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November’s a great month for getting out and about in New Zealand. It’s the month where Spring fizzles away into Summer and the spirit of the people starts to get festive with Christmas just around the corner! It’s also the last chance to dedicate some time to getting out and about before the mayhem of …

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We love a good festival here in New Zealand and it’s something we like to think we’re pretty good at. Over the course of a year, there are literally hundreds of festivals that take place all across the country from huge food and wine festivals to smaller community events that even include gumboot throwing! In …

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October is usually the month that many look forward to in New Zealand. As we enter the final quarter of the year, Christmas seems like it is just around the corner and the early signs of summer are upon us as we head into warmer days and lighter nights! 2020 is going to be a …

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Updated: 31 July 2020 To New Zealanders, the Bluff Oyster and Food Festival is about as kiwi as it gets. It’s an NZ institution on the festival calendar and one not to be missed. It’s the stuff of legends. It’s the best place in New Zealand and some would argue, the world to try oysters. …

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We’re a nation of many interests and passions and good music is definitely one of them. Soooo, we’ve pulled together a list of our favourite New Zealand music festivals to add to your yearly schedule with a range of sounds and styles to keep everyone happy! 1. Taupo Summer Concert Taupo is a place that …

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Home grown rental company takes out prestigious award GO Rentals were today announced as the proud recipients of the Canstar Blue Customer Satisfaction Award in the car hire category for 2020. This is the company’s second win in three years, both times achieving a perfect score of five stars across every measurement rated, beating out …

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Is there anything better than a great food and wine festival? Gourmet food, quality wines and (in New Zealand’s case) picturesque settings. Just the mention of those things together brings a smile to your face. Since we’re all about the smiles, we thought we’d pull together a list of the best food and wine festivals …

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February is New Zealand at its best as we hit the height of summer with hardly a cloud in the sky. You’ll probably be spending a fair amount of your time at the beach but in between, there are some awesome events taking place all over the country. There are heaps to choose from but …

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