Personalities

Young New Zealand golfer Lydia Ko has been making headlines around the sporting world since she was a child and, at the tender age of 15, has already rewritten golfing history.

Martin Bosley is one of New Zealand’s finest chefs. His award-winning restaurant on Wellington's waterfront is a must-visit for discerning foodies looking for an outstanding New Zealand cuisine experience.

When Wellington artist Daniel Reeve heard New Zealand director Peter Jackson was making his favourite book into a film right on his doorstep, he grabbed his pen and hasn’t looked back since.

An extraordinary creative talent has transported Richard Taylor from backroom to red carpet – and helped turn his hometown of Wellington, New Zealand, into an internationally recognised centre for film production.

When film-maker Peter Jackon’s 'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey' opens on 28 November, it will shine the international spotlight on a group of New Zealand actors cast as dwarves in the film.

Dare-devil Kiwis have made their names internationally in many sports and high adrenalin outdoor pursuits.

In an unassuming peninsula suburb in the world’s southernmost capital, an unassuming man leads an army of internationally acclaimed film-making talent.

'The Hobbit' director Sir Peter Jackson is documenting behind-the-scenes production on the films through a series of blogs.

Auckland offers an amazing choice for discerning palates in down town food precincts with an eclectic range of restaurants and entertainment establishments.

Jared Connon knows New Zealand better than most of his compatriots, has a job that is the envy of movie fans worldwide, and is a genuine, down-to-Middle-earth Kiwi.