Farmers in New Zealand are lobbying for sheep shearing to become an Olympic sport. From the Washington Post: A New Zealand farm lobby group says sheep shearing has the potential to become an Olympic demonstration sport. Just don’t count on…
James writes for Skyscanner.net Travellers often overlook New Zealand in favour of Australia, which is really just next-door. But New Zealand has plenty to offer travellers: from stunning scenery, to adventure holidays, to a rich and interesting history. If you’re…
We’ve got the first trailer for the The Hobbit – check it out below. Plot Synopsis: Bilbo Baggins is swept into a quest to reclaim the lost Dwarf Kingdom of Erebor from the fearsome dragon Smaug. Approached out of the…
Tourism New Zealand released this a couple weeks ago and we thought it was worth sharing. December’s international launch of the first trailer for The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey will put Destination New Zealand centre stage for movie lovers world-wide,…
Check out this video of the 2012 New Year’s celebrations in Auckland New Zealand! Have a safe and happy 2012 everyone!
Stephen Fry has interview Peter Jackson in the final episode of his new show “Fry’s Planet Word.” In the video below he discusses language and also talks with Peter Jackson about The Hobbit and Tolkien. Check it out: Very interesting…
TheStar.com recently featured an article about New Zealand Wine Country that’s worth reading. Here’s an excerpt: CENTRAL OTAGO, NEW ZEALAND—“Do you have feelings of inadequacy? Do you suffer from shyness? Do you sometimes wish you were more assertive? If you…
The In Focus website over at the Atlantic Monthly featured New Zealand today with 38 gorgeous pictures depicting life in New Zealand. Here’s a sample: New Zealand, home to some 4.3 million residents, is currently hosting the 2011 Rugby…