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New Zealand stars in world’s clearest skies list

31/08/202008/01/2015

New Zealand South Island’s lake Tekapo has been named on of the world’s top 10 destinations for stargazing. The skies’ purity and the absence of urban lighting around this spot make it a wonderful location for catching a glimpse of the Milky Way. “Being surrounded by mountains which kept the low cloud away and made the stability of the night sky clearer and sharper because it was further away from the ocean also made Lake Tekapo a perfect location for …

Christmas in New Zealand

28/12/2014

Discover some of the most iconic sights of a typical Christmas in New Zealand. More on our Pinterest board: http://www.pinterest.com/nzshores/christmas-in-new-zealand/

The Southern Alps – The home of the Lord of The Rings and Hobbit Trilogies

31/08/202015/12/2014

Aaoraki Mt Cook and the Southern Alps were chosen by Sir Peter Jackson as the location for ‘Lake Town’ in The Hobbit: The desolation of Smaug and various other scenes in the Lord of the Rings trilogies. The crystal clear lake which was formed by an ancient glacier and has become a popular region for stargazing, hiking, winter snow sports, cycling and more recently a place to visit for fans of the films. The location was perfect for Lake Town …

New Zealand – The home of the 2015 ICC Cricket World Cup

11/07/202312/12/2014

In 2015 New Zealand and Australia are co-hosting the 2015 ICC Cricket world cup which is estimated to be watched by more than a quarter of the world. The Cricket World Cup started in England in 1975 and subsequently has taken place every four years since with New Zealand and Australia previously hosting the cup in 1992. New Zealand has games being played in several cities including Auckland, Hamilton, Wellington, Napier, Nelson, Dunedin and Christchurch which gives tourists and Kiwi’s …

Dunedin – The Creative City of Literature!

11/12/2014

Dunedin has recently been named the creative city of literature by the prestigious UNESCO, the only city in New Zealand to hold the title. Dunedin has been long known in New Zealand as a city of education, Scottish History and heritage and even has the highest number of churches per capita out of any other city in the world. Dunedin has joined Melbourne, Edinburgh, Dublin, Iowa City, Reykjavik, Norwich and Krakow. Dunedin is one of the most important settler cities and …

A New Zealand Christmas tree with a twist

31/03/202010/12/2014

Red and green is the traditional colour scheme for christmas for many people around the world and New Zealand is no different. Except New Zealand grows its very own Christmas trees along the shore line. The first mention of the Pohutakawa as a christmas tree was in 1867 and since then the bright red flowers have been firmly planted in the New Zealand christmas tradition. The tree flowers over the New Zealand summer holiday period from November through to January …

A New Zealand story: At home in Dunedin

31/08/202006/12/2014

Two years after moving to New Zealand from South Africa, this family has fully embraced Kiwi culture and lifestyle. The advantages of New Zealand life won them over, although it was not easy at first, having to adjust to the weather, the Kiwi accent, and slight differences in job environments. These now seem pretty minor and all that remains is “a wonderful experience”. Read out more about this particular experience of moving to New Zealand, browse our “Life in NZ” pages, …

Christmas down-under

31/08/202004/12/2014

Have you ever wondered what Christmas is like for those of us down-under? Kiwi’s are typically laid back and relaxed people and the New Zealand Christmas is no exception to this. Christmas days are typically spent either at home, at a relatives or if you are lucky enough at the bach (holiday house). The classic Christmas dinner is sometimes replaced with a kiwi favourite – the barbecue and the days activities are largely orientated around the outdoors due to Christmas …

A New Zealand story: Building a new city and a new life

31/03/202004/12/2014

Fancy moving to New Zealand from Ireland? This young family has done it! Recession in Europe and work opportunities in the building industry after the Christchurch earthquake have enticed Martin and his family to take the plunge. Although work in his field of expertise is similar to what he did in Ireland, Martin is convinced that careful preparation is the key to a successful migration in various ways, and he looks forward to his family getting residency. Great quality of …

A New Zealand story: Family life returns for migrant couple

31/08/202003/12/2014

A particularly touching story of a migrant couple from the Philippines and how their hard-working attitude enabled them to bring their 3 children over and live in New Zealand with a resident visa. The Christchurch rebuild has created many job opportunities in various trades. Read out more about this particular experience of moving to New Zealand, browse our “Life in NZ” pages, or sign up to our free Kiwi Essentials New Zealand guide. Or contact us to find out how we can …