New Zealand’s relative isolation means that although themes similar to those of other postcolonial nations have slipped in, there are features ...

New Zealand is perhaps best known worldwide for its spectacular natural landscapes, but that doesn’t mean it’s a cultural wasteland! Far from ...

New Zealand’s Tamaki Māori Village experience in Rotorua started with the proceeds of the sale of a Harley Davidson motorcycle and has since ...

New Zealand’s diverse and dramatic landscapes are a major drawcard for filmmakers, including the country's own Peter Jackson, who filmed both ...

In the 20th Century, when realism and honesty about local life became key themes, artists like Rita Angus, Colin McCahon and Toss Woollaston ...

Central Otago – affectionately known as ‘Central’ – is home to welcoming rural outposts where you can enjoy the famous southern hospitality in ...

Straddling two harbours and draped over 48 volcanic cones, Auckland occupies a stunning natural landscape. Known as the ‘City of Sails’, when ...

The perfect introduction to the sounds of Aotearoa/New Zealand, our playlist boasts over 10 hours of solid Kiwi tunes ranging from those that ...

Canterbury Museum has a significant collection of motorbikes and memorabilia belonging to internationally renowned speedway champion and local ...

Some words in Te Reo Māori can look like tongue-twisters to the uninitiated, but master a few simple rules and you’ll be fine. Note that Māori ...

Travel back in time and unearth ancient traditions and rich heritage on your journey through Aotearoa. Museums New Zealand’s museums exhibit an ...

Māori culture is unique to New Zealand and the cornerstone of the country's cultural make-up. It is far more than just a tourist atraction, and ...

If you like your art monumental, be sure to visit the Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū and view Ron Mueck’s spectacular work chicken ...

Like your art on a grand scale? Christchurch’s inner city has become one of the world’s best canvases for street art, the legacy of several ...