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22 Things To Do in New Zealand – Taieri Gorge Railway

14/04/202025/06/2015

The Taieri Gorge railway travels through the Taieri River Gorge offering amazing views which would otherwise be inaccessible. The trips show an insight of the building of the railway as well as demonstrates the resilience of the early pioneers and settlers of New Zealand. The Otago central Railway branched from the South Island Main Trunk at Wingatui and ran through Middlemarch, Ranfurly, Omakau and Alexandra to Cromwell in the heart of Central Otago, 235 kilometres from the Junction. Before the route was chosen there were seven different options and the …

22 Things to do in New Zealand – Milford Sound

31/03/202022/06/2015

Our new Facebook series will be focusing on a variety of things to see and do in New Zealand. Tourists and residents alike enjoy getting out and about in New Zealand and experiencing everything our beautiful country has to offer. Over the next month we will be profiling a variety of different activities throughout New Zealand that will appeal to everyone. To kick off the segment we are featuring the Milford Sound which can be found on the West Coast of the …

Profiling New Zealand’s top earner: Agriculture

31/08/202022/05/2015

New Zealand is the top exporter for beef, dairy and sheep but is also a major provider of wool, seafood and fruit and vegetables. New Zealand grown produce and animal products are exported to over 100 countries and feed an estimated 40 million people per month. Agriculture earns New Zealand over 50% of its GDP and accounts for hundreds of thousands of jobs nationwide. However, Agriculture is now much bigger than just a primary industry and many of New Zealand’s …

Explore New Zealand’s diversity!

31/08/202021/05/2015

New Zealand Shores is proud to launch its Regions pages! Through the main portal, you may access each of the 16 New Zealand regions and find out more about where you may decide to live and work. Quickly review the population and average income as well as an introduction to the region, history, geography, people, and job opportunities. These pages will grow in time with more information being added regularly. Meantime, our friendly immigration advisers will be happy to answer …

New Zealand regions

31/08/202018/05/2015

An estimated 40% of migrants who get residency in New Zealand settle in Auckland. But if our biggest city has a lot of potential to kickstart your stay in New Zealand, the diversity and richness of lesser-known New Zealand regions could further act in your favour as the government is considering incentivising migration to regions, according to a recent New Zealand Herald article. Jobs are varied in trades, oil, forestry, tourism, teaching, and medical sectors. As a reminder, skilled migrants …

New Zealand companies on the forefront of innovation

31/08/202018/05/2015

Xero has been named the most innovative company by Forbes for the second year in a row. Xero topped the list with an innovation premium of 90.1% which sat just above US company NetSuite who came ins second with 90%. Xero has grown phenomenally over the last 5 years and the CEO believes they can maintain those growth rates due to the scope of their market. Online accounting is still a relatively new field with many small businesses world wide …

Lonely Planet Guide’s Top 10 NZ Water Attractions

31/08/202015/05/2015

According to Lonely Planet the following make up New Zealand’s top 10 water adventures: Raglan Surfing Auckland Sailing Blackwater rafting at the Waitomo Caves Kayaking in Okarito Lagoon and Abel Tasman National Park – Torrent River canyoning Swimming with Dolphins in Akaroa Swimming with Seals in Kaikoura Poor Knights Island marine Reserve You can check out the New Zealand Herald’s write up about Poor Knights Island here

Tongariro National Park from above

31/08/202005/05/2015

As winter slowly sets in, New Zealand takes on a completely different colour and this is an opportunity to discover or rediscover some of our amazing landscapes. As New Zealand Herald writer Justine Mc Leary suggests, a view from above takes a Tongariro National Park experience to new heights. Our staff was lucky enough to hop on the plane and take in the view!

The Thermal Explorer Highway in New Zealand

31/08/202029/04/2015

The Thermal Explorer Highway runs from Hawke’s Bay through the centre of the North Island into the areas of Lake Taupo, Ruapehu, Rotorua and Hamilton & Waikato, before continuing up to Auckland. The highway is signposted clearly throughout the whole route and allows anyone to explore the central North Island with ease. The Thermal Explorer Highway features crystal clear lakes, active mud pools and geysers which put on fantastic displays. The highway also showcases a large amount of traditional Maori …

New Zealand Shores at the Tongariro Crossing

31/08/202008/04/2015

Charlotte from the New Zealand Shores team went and hiked the Tongariro Crossing in the Tongariro National Park over the long weekend. Check out the photos she took along the way. The Tongariro National Park is a World Heritage Site with dual status and has been acknowledged for its natural and cultural significance. The crossing is one of New Zealand’s most popular day hikes and crosses over the multi cratered Mount Tongariro and passes next to the base of Mount …