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Cloudy Bay Duck Tasting Trail
Culinary event
A chance to experience something a little bit different in the cuisine scene throughout the country has arrived with the event of the 4th international Cloudy Bay Pinot & Duck Tasting Trail, which gives diners around the country the opportunity to feast on fabulous fowl. Top restaurants in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and Queenstown are taking part in the tasting trail by putting a special duck dish on their menu.
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Whitianga Scallop Festival
Whitianga, Coromandel
Whitianga, Coromandel
6 September 2014
A must for lovers of seafood, the Whitianga Scallop Festival is a weekend of gastric indulgence that offers 60 food and wine stalls, cooking demonstrations that will take your seafood skills to a new level, and fun competitions including best dressed and scallop shucking (just watch that knife!).
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One Meal To Rule Them All
Hobbiton movie/dining experience
501 Buckland Road, Matamata 3472, New Zealand
You’ve heard of dinner and a movie, but how about dinner in a movie? Lord of the Rings fans can now get their gastronomic geek on and dine like a Hobbit at The Green Dragon Inn by taking an Evening Dinner Tour at the Hobbiton Movie Set in Matamata.
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Celebrate Matariki in June and July
Nationwide Matariki celebrations
At the same time each winter in New Zealand, a small cluster of stars in the Taurus constellation rise into the night skies. The early Māori knew these stars as Matariki, and strongly connected their annual appearance to the seasons and the forthcoming year. Consequently, Matariki has always been an important annual event to Māori.
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NZ’s Burlesque Revival
What’s Hot pulls back New Zealand burlesque’s beaded curtain with Wellington’s tasselled temptress Rachel Rouge.
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Kiki Beware, Dunedin
The Finest Quality, Kiki Beware, Refreshment Room
344 George Street, Dunedin
Snug in its heritage building and surrounded by some of Dunedin’s finest boutique shopping, The Finest Quality, Kiki Beware, Refreshment Room – or just Kiki Beware for short – is a kooky, quirky and modern boutique café that’s quickly become one of Dunedin’s favourite haunts.
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City Works Depot, Auckland
City Works Depot
City Works Depot, Auckland, 1010
Hip, hot and happening, if you’re looking for a piece of Auckland’s new go-to casual dining destination, head to the southern corner of Wellesley Street West and Nelson Street in the heart of the city to find the City Works Depot.
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Designing NZ, Killer Kiwi Fashion
New Zealand Fashion
Looking to burn some serious plastic and pick up some killer Kiwi threads? Top New Zealand fashion designers, such as Karen Walker, Trelise Cooper and Zambesi, are lauded worldwide for their unique take on high fashion.
Activate Your New Zealand Escape Here
Whether it’s bungy jumping and skiing in Queenstown or glacier adventures on the West Coast, Wellington’s capital of cool or Rotorua’s rich Maori culture – get the inside word on New Zealand culture, activities, entertainment and events and start creating an unforgettable Kiwi trip of a lifetime.
Auckland
Feast your senses on Auckland’s dazzling array of activities, plentiful dining and shopping options, and stunning landscapes in New Zealand’s biggest city.
North Island
Film Buff’s Guide to NZ
You’ve seen the movies – now see where they were shot. New Zealand’s jaw-slackening scenery has always been the backdrop to native Kiwi cinema, but this down under, all-locations-covered, wonder has also been attracting some serious, mega-Hollywood star power too!
2014 Ski Season
Looking for the inside scoop/latest slope action on New Zealand ski fields? Destination-NZ has done the hard yards compiling the ultimate guide to skiing and snowboarding in New Zealand. Here you’ll find the lowdown on every New Zealand ski area along with their trail maps, ratings, accommodation options and what to expect on the mountain – plus heli-skiing – for all you skiers and snowboarders.
Christchurch
Treat yourself to a myriad of experiences in Christchurch, the South Island’s largest city and a perfect base for exploring a region packed with adventures.
South Island
Adventure Activities
Are you looking for an adrenaline rush? Then you’re in the right place! New Zealand, home of commercial bungy jumping, is a thrill-seeker’s paradise. Not so fond of heights? How about riding an inner-tube on an underground river (black-water rafting), then? A high percentage of New Zealand’s most adrenaline-pumping activities can be enjoyed by people at a range of skill and fitness levels.
Wellington
New Zealand’s much-loved political and cultural capital of Wellington lies on a sparkling harbour at the bottom of the North Island, not far from forest-clad hills and a delightful wine-growing region. Explore urban precincts, each with their own distinct character, then take to the harbour and the hills for outdoor experiences on the edge of the city.
North Island
Get ready to explore a place where the landscapes encompass almost every kind of terrain imaginable.
Queenstown
Queenstown is an outdoor adventure playground set against a stunning scenic background of tranquil lakes and rugged mountains.
South Island
Top 5 Bars in NZ
New Zealanders like nothing more than a killer drink and a banging venue to drink it in, which means you’re pretty much spoilt for choice when it comes to finding swanky digs to knock back a few medicinals. But you wanna experience the dizzying heights of Kiwi hospitality right? Behold, What’s Hot has taken the hard work out of it with our Top 5 Bars list – cheers!
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