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    Michelle Berridge is our on-the-road correspondent. Passionate about travel and insatiably curious, some would say she’s a typical Sagittarius. She’d ...

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    Jeff is the fluffiest and cuddliest member of the travel team. His flightless nature means Jeff has to use his feet, just like the rest of us, to expl...

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    Jane is our on-the-road roving reporter! She has a background in print journalism and is now relishing the opportunity to contribute to the New Zealan...

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    An avid traveller and former celebrity reporter, Nadine is now a sub-editor for destination-nz.com travel guides. When she isn't out and about experie...

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  • Sweet Escape in Arrowtown
    Michelle Berridge – Editor... There are no flights directly into Arrowtown - you'll need to fly into Queenstown (which is, by the way, a magnificent place to fly into with its lake

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    Michelle Berridge – Editor... Thanks for the feedback, Aaron. We'll do our best to keep bringing you interesting new posts!

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    Michelle Berridge – Editor... This is a very good point! For more information on restaurants in this region, check out

  • Exploring Hamilton Gardens
    Michelle Berridge – Editor... The photos hardly do it justice! Hopefully you're able to visit Hamilton Gardens one day.

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    It’s time to get in the saddle: this year’s Armstrong Motor Group Festival of ... Read more...

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    Due to its popularity, New Zealand’s Kauri Museum in Matakohe, Northland, is again ... Read more...

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POSTS FROM SOUTH ISLAND CATEGORY

Vineyards, wineries, white sand beaches and turquoise waters, breathtaking glaciers, alpine resorts, towering fiords, coastal widlife and adrenaline adventure.

Christchurch Earthquake Update Posted by: Jeff the Kiwi – Advisor - 07 September 2010

Today we have relatively good news from earthquake-stricken Christchurch. Although the central city is still cordoned off to enable the cleaning up process, buses in the city are now running

Filed under: Earthquake

Discover Vintners Retreat in Marlborough! Posted by: Jane Dennis – Writer - 06 September 2010

If you’re like me and want to unwind with a glass of wine amongst one of New Zealand’s most beautiful landscapes, then Vintners Retreat just out of Blenheim in the

Filed under: Accommodation, Retreat

Christchurch Earthquake Posted by: Jeff the Kiwi – Advisor - 06 September 2010

All you intrepid travellers out there – you have probably heard that on Saturday 4 September a 7.1 earthquake hit Christchurch. We hope that the ones amongst you who are

Filed under: Earthquake

BASE Triple Comp Snow Competitions Posted by: Jeff the Kiwi – Advisor - 03 September 2010

Spring is here which means that it’s spring skiing season in New Zealand! If you’re looking to attend a great snow event, why not come along to the BASE Triple

Filed under: BASE Triple Comp, Event

New Zealand Hotels Win Choice Hotels Award Posted by: Jeff the Kiwi – Advisor - 02 September 2010

If you like to make sure you’re staying at the very best New Zealand hotels during your NZ holiday, why not choose an award-winning property – a Choice Hotels Australasia

Filed under: Choice Hotels Awards

PechaKucha Night at Canterbury Museum Posted by: Jeff the Kiwi – Advisor - 01 September 2010

It’s been three months since the last PechaKucha Night, but now the date for the ninth event at Christchurch’s Canterbury Museum has been scheduled for Thursday 16 September.

Filed under: Event, PechaKucha Night

Armstrong Motor Group Festival of Cycling Posted by: Jeff the Kiwi – Advisor - 01 September 2010

It’s time to get in the saddle: this year’s Armstrong Motor Group Festival of Cycling has been scheduled for Saturday 4 December and Sunday 5 December, and is to be

Filed under: Event, Festival of Cycling

100% Pure New Zealand Winter Games 2011 Posted by: Jeff the Kiwi – Advisor - 31 August 2010

Good news for all snow enthusiasts: the 2010 winter season is not over yet and you already have a great event to look forward to next year. It has been

Filed under: Event, Winter Games

EROS at The Court Theatre in Christchurch Posted by: Jane Dennis – Writer - 30 August 2010

The new play EROS by Caroline Lark, directed by Yvonne Martin, is delightfully funny. I went along with my friend to see EROS, not knowing what to expect. After all

Filed under: theatre

Kiss Me Like You Mean It Posted by: Jeff the Kiwi – Advisor - 27 August 2010

Are you hanging in there to see a really good play? In that case we have just the right thing for you. From 29 September till 9 October the prestigious

Filed under: theatre

 

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