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    A 195-Room Luxury Hotel Is Opening in Auckland CBD This September

    The five-star property comes with four dining options.

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    The Opening Date Has Been Announced for Britomart's New Luxury Hotel and Laneway

    It will also be home to a new restaurant from the team behind Orphans Kitchen.

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    QT Auckland's New Boutique Hotel Is Now Accepting Reservations

    Book in a luxurious staycation at the design-led property for November.

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    A Weekender's Guide to Wanaka

    Soak up the very best of 'God's Country'.

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    The European Union Is Reopening Its Borders to Tourists from Down Under

    Australians and New Zealanders still can't leave the country, though — but you can add Europe to your holiday list when local travel restrictions are lifted.

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    Six NZ Eco-Tourism Experiences If You Want to Make a Difference While Travelling

    From urban wildlife eco-sanctuaries to suspended forest tree walks, here's how to make your next adventure count.

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    Upper Hutt's Brewtown Is Opening a Huge New Craft Beer Entertainment Complex

    Including a brand new five-lane ten pin bowling alley, trampoline park and a large indoor paintball field.

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    The Department of Conservation Is Launching a Booking System for Its Network of Backcountry Huts and Campgrounds

    The bookable huts and campgrounds include some extremely popular summer destinations.

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    An Expansive New Cafe Has Opened Inside Auckland Zoo

    It overlooks the soon-to-be-completed high canopy habitat.

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    This Travel Company Has Launched a Series of Week-Long Guided Holidays

    Local explorers can sign up for two seven-day experiences.

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    Bookings for New Zealand's Great Walks Open This Week

    Prepare to explore golden beaches, giant podocarp rainforest and rugged alpine terrain.

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    A Lunar Eclipse Will Be Visible in New Zealand This Weekend

    Head out to your backyard or balcony and look up.

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    Five Outrageously Luxe New Zealand Getaways for When You Really Want to Treat Yourself

    Find comfy beds, private rock pools and rooftop hot tubs, all set in some of the country's most secluded and stunning spots.

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    Greece Will Reopen to Tourists from Down Under from Mid-June

    The European country will allow visitors to enter from 29 nations, including Australia and New Zealand.

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    This New Initiative Will Set You Up With 'Free' Accomodation on Waiheke Island

    On the House has been set up to drive money back into the local economy.

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    Wellington's Hop-On, Hop-Off Tour Is Operating for Free Until the End of July

    The guided service takes visitors on a 90-minute loop visiting nine key Welly destinations. 

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    Your Next Japanese Holiday Could Be Partly Paid for By the Japanese Government

    The Japan Tourism Agency has announced a program that'll subsidise a portion of tourists' travel expenses, to come into effect when the country reopens its borders.

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    Ten Adventure Activities to Tick Off in New Zealand That Aren't Bungy Jumping

    Whether you're looking to catapult across a ravine, ride underground rapids or drive on ice, there's no shortage of blood-rushing activities to complete across the country.

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    International Travel Won't Be Back to Normal Until 2023 Says Industry Expert

    But, there are hopes domestic travel could pick up sooner.

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    New Zealand Ski Fields Will Be Open from Early June

    Resorts across the country are starting to roll out plans for the post-coronavirus season. 

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    Wellington Zoo Is Reopening with Free Entry Until the End of June

    Jump online from midday today to pre-book your free ticket.

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    This Wanaka Tourism Company Is Offering Pay-What-You-Can Adventures

    Tackle the world's highest waterfall cable climb.

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    Six Extremely Cosy Cabins Around New Zealand for Your Next Winter Escape

    Instead of hibernating at home, head to an off-grid hut, a secluded glass-roofed cabin, or a bush dwelling with a fire-heated outdoor bath.

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    A Supermoon Will Be Visible in Australia and New Zealand Tonight

    Head out to your backyard or balcony and look up.

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    Everything You Need to Know About This Year's Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower

    This spectacular starry event only happens once a year — here's how you can get a glimpse.

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    The Sicilian Government Will Help Pay for Your Post-Coronavirus Holiday to the Italian Island

    It'll pay half the price of plane tickets, a third of hotel expenses, and for all tickets to museums and archaeological sites.

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    This Japanese Aquarium Wants You to Video Chat with Its Shy and Lonely Eels

    Wave at and talk to more than 300 garden eels — so they don't forget what it's like to be surrounded by humans.

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    This Dockless E-Scooter Service Is Turning to Contactless Food Delivery

    The service has had more than 50 hospitality operators sign up across the country.

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    You Can Now Take a Virtual Tour of The Netherlands' Biggest Tulip Garden

    Usually, Keukenhof Flower Exhibit would be filled with tourists at this time of year — so it's showing off its floral blooms online.

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    This Free Mental Wellbeing App Has Been Designed to Help You Through the COVID-19 Pandemic

    Take control of mental health and wellbeing with some help from an All Blacks legend.

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    A Winter Escapist's Guide to Port Stephens and Its Surrounds

    Don't go into hibernation this year. Follow your wanderlust up the coast instead.

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    Everything You Need to Know About This Year's The Lyrid Meteor Shower

    Head out to your backyard or balcony and look up.

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    You Can Hang Out with Llamas and Goats in Your Next Video Meeting Thanks to Sweet Farm

    Donate to the Californian animal sanctuary and you can invite one of its furry residents to your next Zoom call.

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    Five Fun Remote Dating Ideas If You're Not Isolating with Your Significant Other

    You might be apart physically, but it doesn't mean you can't have an exciting (virtual) date night.

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    Airbnb Is Now Offering Online Experiences So You Can Get Your Travel Fix From Your Couch

    Meditate with monks, bake cardamom buns with a Swedish baker and virtually visit Chernobyl's dogs.

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    Eight Ways to Upskill Without Leaving the House

    Spend your time inside learning to write with Margaret Atwood, cooking with Massimo Bottura or painting a masterpiece for your lounge room.

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    Seven Travel Live-Streams from Around the World That'll Make You Feel Like You're on Holidays

    Virtually escape your lounge room to visit the northern lights, hang out at Tokyo's eerily quiet Shibuya Crossing or try and spot the Loch Ness Monster.

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    A Luxe Multimillion-Dollar Hotel and Sky Bar Is Opening at Australia's Famed Seppeltsfield Winery

    It'll be surrounded by century-old vines and have penthouses, a world-class restaurant and an infinity pool.

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    TVNZ Is Broadcasting Free-to-Air Les Mills Fitness Classes During the Lockdown

    Including high-intensity training, simple stretching and workouts for bored kids every Monday to Friday.

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