New Zealand is well known for its unique wildlife and is home to more species of Penguins than anywhere else in the world. We are home to the Yellow-eyed penguin, the little blue penguin and the Fiordland Crested Penguin lives in various areas of the South Island. Penguins are rare to see but are in abundance if you know where to look.
Did you know that New Zealand is home to to steepest residential street in the world? Baldwin Street in Dunedin has a gradient of 1 in 2.86 at its steepest point, which is equivalent to a 35% grade. The bottom of the street is surfaced with asphalt but the top reaches of the street are surfaced with concrete for ease of maintenance and safety reasons for frosty winters. As with many other parts of New Zealand, the roads were planned …
Living in New Zealand means that if you do not live in a beach town then you are only approximately an hour’s drive away from one! Here is a list of 10 beaches in New Zealand that are definitely worn visiting over the summer months! Hot Water Beach – Coromandel Piha Beach – Auckland Karekare Beach, West Auckland Kaiteriteri Beach, Nelson Whale Bay, Raglan (our local) Mission Bay, Auckland New Chums Beach, Coromandel Ocean Beach, Mount Maunganui Wainui Beach, Gisborne …
Why is it that New Zealand made products are so desirable around the world? New Zealand boasts strict standards for production of items and we are known for our low levels of corruption. Food products, beauty products, clothing and toys are amongst the niche products that are manufactured in New Zealand and in demand around the world. New Zealand cannot compete on a large scale with international producers but the emphasis on New Zealand producers is that they are producing …
New Zealanders love spending time by the beach and no part of New Zealand is more than 128km away from the coastline. This means that if you do not live in a beach town it will only take you just over an hour to get to one! We think that makes living in New Zealand pretty unique!
Did you know New Zealand boasts the longest place name in the world? Taumatawhakatangihangaoauauotameteaturipukakapikimaungahoronukupo-kaiwhenuakitanatahu is the longest place name in any English speaking country and translates to “the place where Tamatea, the man with the big knees, who slid, climbed and swallowed mountains, known as the land-eater, played his nose flute to his loved ones”.
The Maori people are the indigenous population of New Zealand who came here from Polynesia between 1250 and 1300. They have a unique culture with their own language, mythology and rituals. After New Zealand was westernised, the Maori adapted to the British lifestyle but many still proudly practices their culture and heritage. Maori culture experiences are now a high tourist attraction to New Zealand.
Southland has a large agricultural industry but is also the home to the Tiwai Point Aluminium Smelter and is the only smelter in New Zealand. The Smelter draws unique skills and contributed approximately NZD$525 million per year to the region. If you are interested in working in this industry in New Zealand, get in touch with us today! More info in our Regions page!
New Zealanders are affectionately nicknamed Kiwi’s. But do you know why? The Kiwi is a native bird which has been around for approximately 70million years. The Kiwi is nocturnal and is most commonly found on the West Coast but many zoo’s and animal parks have Kiwi enclosures that you can get up close and personal with our national treasure.
