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                <title>The Best Places Where You Can Pick Your Own Summer Berries in Auckland</title>
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                <dc:creator><![CDATA[Stephen Heard]]></dc:creator>
                <pubDate>Mon, 15 Jan 2024 03:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>Here's where you can find (and have your fill of) the biggest, juiciest and sweetest berries around.</p>
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                                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Here's where you can find (and have your fill of) the biggest, juiciest and sweetest berries around.</p>
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                <title>Nine of the Best Walks in and Around Auckland</title>
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                <dc:creator><![CDATA[Stephen Heard]]></dc:creator>
                <pubDate>Fri, 31 Mar 2023 18:52:42 +0000</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>Make your way up a volcanic summit, head west to see black sand dunes and track around the country's&nbsp;largest marine restoration project.</p>
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                                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Make your way up a volcanic summit, head west to see black sand dunes and track around the country's&nbsp;largest marine restoration project.</p>
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                <title>Seven New Zealand Holiday Homes That Come With Private Beach Access</title>
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                <dc:creator><![CDATA[Stephen Heard]]></dc:creator>
                <pubDate>Wed, 21 Dec 2022 23:15:47 +0000</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>From exclusive campgrounds to secluded cabins in the winterless north, here's where you can stretch out on your own private beach this summer.</p>
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                                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>From exclusive campgrounds to secluded cabins in the winterless north, here's where you can stretch out on your own private beach this summer.</p>
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                <title>Five Lesser-Known Wine Regions to Visit in New Zealand</title>
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                <dc:creator><![CDATA[Stephen Heard]]></dc:creator>
                <pubDate>Thu, 01 Sep 2022 20:00:10 +0000</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>Not mentioned: Central Otago, Marlborough nor Hawke's Bay.</p>
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                                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Not mentioned: Central Otago, Marlborough nor Hawke's Bay.</p>
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                <title>Six Ways to Make Your Winter Trip to Hawke&#039;s Bay the Best One Yet</title>
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                <dc:creator><![CDATA[Stephen Heard]]></dc:creator>
                <pubDate>Sun, 19 Jun 2022 20:20:31 +0000</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>The east coast winemaking region comes alive in the colder months.</p>
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                                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The east coast winemaking region comes alive in the colder months.</p>
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                <title>Twilight Tuesdays</title>
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                <dc:creator><![CDATA[Stephen Heard]]></dc:creator>
                <pubDate>Mon, 06 Jun 2022 21:28:33 +0000</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>Wander through Auckland Museum's beautifully-lit galleries after dark.</p>
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                <title>Ten Epic New Zealand Beaches You Need to Visit at Least Once in Your Life</title>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 11 Apr 2022 01:39:13 +0000</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>Whether you're keen to brave an icy winter dip or you're already dreaming of next summer, it's time to start planning your next trip across the ditch.</p>
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                                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Whether you're keen to brave an icy winter dip or you're already dreaming of next summer, it's time to start planning your next trip across the ditch.</p>
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                <title>Ten Must-Visit New Zealand Places to Plan Your 2025 Winter Travel Adventures Around</title>
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                <dc:creator><![CDATA[Stephen Heard]]></dc:creator>
                <pubDate>Mon, 11 Apr 2022 00:21:41 +0000</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>Forget long-haul flights and lengthy stopovers &mdash; our closest neighbours are brimming with idyllic islands, gorgeous beaches and scenic regions just waiting to be enjoyed.</p>
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                                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Forget long-haul flights and lengthy stopovers &mdash; our closest neighbours are brimming with idyllic islands, gorgeous beaches and scenic regions just waiting to be enjoyed.</p>
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                <title>New Zealand Ski Fields Are Preparing to Open for the 2022 Season</title>
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                <dc:creator><![CDATA[Stephen Heard]]></dc:creator>
                <pubDate>Wed, 06 Apr 2022 01:36:49 +0000</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>Resorts across Aotearoa are starting to roll out plans for this year's ski season, which is set to be one of the biggest yet as the country finally welcomes back Australian tourists.&nbsp;</p>
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                                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Resorts across Aotearoa are starting to roll out plans for this year's ski season, which is set to be one of the biggest yet as the country finally welcomes back Australian tourists.&nbsp;</p>
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                <title>Easter High Tea</title>
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                <dc:creator><![CDATA[Stephen Heard]]></dc:creator>
                <pubDate>Wed, 23 Mar 2022 21:59:43 +0000</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>This indulgent high tea is serving up three tiers of treats &mdash; including cinnamon butter-slathered hot cross buns.</p>
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                                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This indulgent high tea is serving up three tiers of treats &mdash; including cinnamon butter-slathered hot cross buns.</p>
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