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  • Seven New Zealand Holiday Homes That Come With Private Beach Access

    From exclusive campgrounds to secluded cabins in the winterless north, here's where you can stretch out on your own private beach this summer.

  • Five Lesser-Known Wine Regions to Visit in New Zealand

    Not mentioned: Central Otago, Marlborough nor Hawke's Bay.

  • Six Ways to Make Your Winter Trip to Hawke's Bay the Best One Yet

    The east coast winemaking region comes alive in the colder months.

  • New Zealand Ski Fields Are Preparing to Open for the 2022 Season

    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. 

  • Easter High Tea

    Saturday 2nd April - Sunday 24th April
    @ Hippopotamus

  • Five Places Where You Can Pick Your Own Summer Berries Near Wellington

    Here's where you can find (and have your fill of) the biggest, juiciest and sweetest berries around.

  • Ten Epic New Zealand Beaches You Need to Visit at Least Once in Your Life

    Not mentioned: Oriental Bay, Mission Bay and Mount Maunganui.

  • Eleven Natural Hot Springs in New Zealand to Visit This Winter

    Find everything from full-blown commercial operations with poolside bar services and hydroslides, to free spots to soak surrounded by cascading waterfalls.

  • Five New Boutique Hotels to Inspire Your Next Weekend Getaway

    Book into Auckland's striking brick-clad hotel, Dunedin's new five-star boutique or an eye-catching Queenstown property with a complimentary drinks hour.

  • The Tony-Winning Stage Version of 'The Lion King' Roars Its Way Into New Zealand This Month

    The smash-hit Disney musical is finally making its New Zealand premiere, hitting Auckland's Spark Arena for a month-long season.

  • The First Lineup Has Been Announced for Dunedin's Two-Week Food and Drink Festival

    Taste the best of the South Island's second-largest city at one-off events and set menu lunches.

  • Seven First-Class Bars and Restaurants to Visit in Hawke's Bay

    You really are spoiled for choice when it comes to eating and drinking in this east coast winemaking region.

  • Hamilton: A Cocktail Experience

    Saturday 29th May
    @ The Library Wellington

  • Koha Yoga

    Sunday 2nd April
    @ Awhi Yoga & Wellbeing

  • These New Zealand Bars Are Now Serving Edible Cocktail Capsules

    The new whisky cocktail capsules dissolve in the mouth.

  • Welcome Weekend Zoo

    Saturday 29th May - Sunday 30th May
    @ Wellington Zoo

  • Jersey Boys

    Friday 21st May - Monday 7th June
    @ The Opera House Wellington

  • A Series of Retro Apres Ski Parties Will Hit Queenstown This July

    Throw on your most vibrant ski suit and dance to nostalgic 80s tunes.

  • Nutella's New Recipe Book Gives You 185 Ways to Enjoy the Chocolate-Hazelnut Spread

    The hardback will teach you how to slather the chocolatey spread on white bread and create a three-layer cheesecake.

  • Seven New Zealand Snow Experiences That Aren't Just Skiing or Snowboarding

    From dogsledding to backcountry trekking and driving around a snow-covered race track.

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