24th Jul 2008

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Break Away To The Marlborough Sounds :: Plan a perfect holiday in New Zealand's lush countryside, thanks to a new website.  Back Pain Sufferers Can Now Sheep Easy :: New Zealand's sheep help those suffering back pain get a good night's sleep, thanks to a revolutionary wool bedding.  7,000-Year-Old Iceberg Visits New Zealand :: Tourists visiting New Zealand have been scrambling onto ancient iceberg that has drifted in from the Antarctic.  Property Boom In Auckland :: Strong demand is raising the roof for house prices in New Zealand's largest city, but it's still cheaper than the UK.  Great Barrier Island - Property Hotspot? :: Is the island of Aotea, 90km from Auckland, set to be New Zealand's latest hotspot for investors?  House Prices On The Rise In New Zealand :: Despite a sharp rise in property prices during 2006, New Zealand is still attractive for UK investors and relocators.  10 Per Cent Rise For New Zealand Minimum Wage :: Good news for travellers and students wanting to work whilst visiting New Zealand.  Skywire - Thrill Of A Lifetime? :: Fly through the air like a Flying Fox on a trip to New Zealand with Nelson's Skywire ride - check out the video!  Marlborough Sound By Helicopter :: Take the ultimate tour of the most breathtaking vineyards, rivers and peaks on New Zealand's South Island.  Auckland Fifth In World City Survey :: Great news for overseas property buyers, as New Zealand hits fifth place in a global chart of the cities with the best quality of life.  NZ battles against didymo problem :: After South Island's freshwater algae problems, New Zealand is stepping up protection levels to try and prevent any further spread  New Zealand Sky To Become Heritage Park :: Stargazers flock to Tekapo for the world's clearest night sky. The site is to become a designated Heritage Park.  Google Earth Zooms In On NZ's Visitor Attractions :: New Zealand has become the first country to feature a dedicated tourist-board layer in Google Earth.  Kiwi arts to premiere in the UK :: A week-long festival of contemporary Maori arts and plays will be on show in Cambridge from 29 May.  NZ bans "rip-off" migration agents :: The New Zealand government's new law, requiring the mandatory licensing of all immigration advisers, should provide peace of mind for Brits looking to emigrate.  Nelson number one with British expats :: The sunny NZ town of Nelson is top of the pops when it comes to attracting British migrants, who love the weather, scenery and laid-back lifestyle there.  NZ coaches to go carbon neutral :: New Zealand’s largest national transport and tourism operator, InterCity Group, aims to be the world’s first carbon neutral national public transport operator within three years.  Kiwi bars best in the world? :: New Zealanders certainly know how to have a good time, and now Wellington's legendary Matterhorn has been voted one of the top five bars in the world.  Taste of NZ in Glasgow :: New Zealand's fresh and fast Reload salad and juice bars are going to pop up all over the UK very soon; the first is now open in Glasgow, brimming with Kiwi energy.  Politicians spark NZ immigration row :: The Kiwi Labour government refute suggestions by the National Party that New Zealanders are being replaced by immigrants, as rhetoric increases before the 2008 elections.  More money for NZ walkway :: The Kiwi government has committed NZ$3.8 million over four years to support the development of Te Araroa, The Long Pathway, a hiking trail that will cover the length of New Zealand.  NZ targets skilled migrants :: To compete with Australia's migrant recruitment policies, New Zealand has announced some tweaks to its Skilled Migrant Category, hoping to ensure that "quality" workers find it easier to secure a visa in NZ.  NZ to welcome "serious" investors :: Hopes are high for New Zealand's new Active Investor Migrant policy, attracting serious investor migrants to the country while still ensuring the growth of the NZ economy and boosting jobs.  Extreme cocktail makers head to NZ :: A Taste of London on 22 June will see top UK and Irish bartenders battle it out for a place in the cocktail world cup in NZ this September.  NZ celebrates Maori New Year :: Appreciation of Maori culture in New Zealand is on the up as this year's Matariki celebrations from 16 June are set to be the biggest ever.  Kiwis honoured by Royal list :: Yesterday NZ Prime Minister Helen Clarke paid tribute to recipients of the Order of New Zealand at the 20th anniversary dinner.  Brits to find NZ migration harder? :: New Zealand's Immigration Minister David Cunliffe uses his address at the Immigration Law Conference to try and make clear the changes needed in order to continue to attract skilled migrants to NZ.  NZ landscapes to be protected :: Tourists to New Zealand will soon be able to enjoy even more awesome countryside in Central Otago as the government turns Michael Peak Station into a conservation park.  Wellington To Become A Carbon Neutral Capital? :: A proposed vision from Wellington’s Strategy and Policy committee could make the New Zealand city the first to become entirely carbon neutral  Fewer Migrants Needed In NZ? :: The 2007-8 New Zealand Residence Programme has seen a drop in the number of migrants sought, and could make emigration more competitive for hopeful Brits.  Australia and New Zealand Voted Top Gap Year Destinations :: A new study by travel insurance firm Hiscox has found that the Antipodes are the favourite hot spot of European gap year travellers  Affordable Homes for Queenstown Workers :: New Zealand's government has announced an extra NZ$2 million to help fund a pilot shared home ownership initiative for key workers in and around Queenstown.  NZ Wildlife Sanctuary Gains Grant :: The spectacular Karori Sanctuary just outside Wellington city centre has been awarded over NZ$6 million by the Kiwi government, to build a brand new visitor centre.  Explore NZ From The High Seas :: New itineraries from Orion Expedition Cruises offer an alternative adventure in New Zealand  NZ Property Prices Increase As Dollar Soars :: The Council of Trade Unions is calling for measures to control the housing market as the NZ dollar continues to climb.  Free Down Under City Guide :: Next month's issue of Australia and New Zealand Magazine includes a great city guide. Find out how to get a free copy.  Is New Zealand The New Hollywood? :: With a flurry of new Kiwi films set to break records at the box office, tourists flock to the scenes of their favourite movies  Air NZ profits mean rock-bottom prices :: Air NZ promise price slash to compete with low-cost domestic carriers, with internal flights from just NZ$1  Budget Meets Boutique in New Zealand :: New Zealand's first low-priced designer hotel offers style on a shoestring budget  NZ homes less affordable than ever :: Kiwis are finding it harder than ever to buy their first home - expat investors should get in quick!  New Arrivals Boost NZ Economy :: International migrants to New Zealand contribue over NZ$3.3 billion to the national economy  UK farmers trying their luck in NZ :: British farmers head to New Zealand to escape health scares and EU red tape  NZ has a ball in Paris :: Kiwis erect huge rugby ball next to the Eiffel tower to promote 2011 world cup  Now's the time to buy in New Zealand :: Demand has never been higher for large and luxurious properties in New Zealand  $9 fares around NZ :: New Virgin-owned airline sparks price war driving NZ domestic airfares to an all-time low  NZ immigration policy changes for students :: Overseas students can stay in NZ longer after graduating, improving chance of permanent residency  Number of UK migrants to New Zealand Double :: The number of people leaving the UK for New Zealand has more than doubled in the last five years  Migrants pricing Kiwis out of market :: Cash-rich migrants are driving up property prices in New Zealand, putting home ownership beyond the reach of many Kiwis  Kiwi investors losing faith in housing :: Fewer people in New Zealand are expecting house price increases next year, a survey has found...  NZ Vodka school at Harvey Nicks :: Cult Kiwi vodka brand 42 Below invites aficionados to tasting sessions at Harvey Nichols  Lesson in the risks of property investment :: Buy quality at the best price is the advice, as Auckland apartments fail to sell  New one-stop travel site :: Want to go to New Zealand? New travel portal brings holiday planning together into one place  NZ Government takes control of real estate industry :: New Zealand Government announces better protection for buyers and sellers  NZ property boom slowing :: New Zealand's property market enters a slump  Classic Kiwi bach on the market :: High asking price for Kiwi bach on Waiheke Island  Kiwi girls get more :: A global sex survey has found New Zealand's women to have more sexual partners than their men, and more than women in any other countries  Southern lakes protected from development :: Crown land around New Zealand's southern lakes will not be available for subdivision  Auckland due for a housing downturn :: The early signs of a slowdown in house sales activity will develop into a full-blown downturn in the Auckland real estate market over the next 12 months  Kiwi housing boom moves north :: A new report shows that the Kiwi property market has showed a 36 per cent rise  Property overtakes manufacturing as the biggest employer in NZ :: Property is the number one industry in New Zealand, according to new statistics  NZ law firm fight plan for tower :: NZ's biggest casino operator and a big law firm are fighting plans for a 67-level apartment tower in Auckland.  Making rental returns in NZ :: Rural areas give a better rental return while bigger cities offer better value for tenants, according to a new report  NZ lures back expats :: The relatively cheaper price of housing in New Zealand is starting to lure back Kiwis who are living in Australia  Troubled tower planned for Wellington :: Apartment block of tiny studios set for NZ's capital  Property employs the most people :: No longer a nation of sheep farmers...The property sector is now New Zealand's biggest employment sector  Air NZ may fly jets in regions :: Jets could soon start flying into New Zealand's regional towns  Travellers expect more of NZ :: High visitor expectations mean NZ is planning to keep ahead of the game and keep delivering on its prime drawcards  New affordable-housing bill in NZ :: Property developers in New Zealand will be required to include cheap housing in a project, or pay money or land to the council for use on affordable housing elsewhere, according to a new bill  Recruitment market booming :: If you know what you want, New Zealand's job market can let you go for it. Workers are wanted and candidates can ride the current NZ employment boom to success  NZ high-rise close to finalization :: Biggest mortgagee property sale finalised  It's a buyer's market in NZ :: New statistics paint a grim picture for Kiwi homeowners  Architects issue council alert :: Architects in New Zealand are laying the blame of building delays onto local authorities  Kiwis debate the attractions of living in Oz :: A new report painting a mixed overall picture of where New Zealand stands in the world has inspired an Oz v. NZ debate  Longer to sell but prices holding up :: The numbers of house sales in New Zealand have slowed, but house prices have held up  Air NZ introduces in-flight concierges :: In a world-first, Air New Zealand will introduce in-flight concierge staff for international flights  NZ recruiting recruiters! :: Kiwi job boom means the country is seeking recruitment consultants  Emigrating, age 102! :: This week, a 102-year-old British man is setting sail for a new life in New Zealand, making him the oldest known emigrant from these shores  World mourns Kiwi mountaineer :: Sir Edmund Hillary, explorer, philanthropist and the first person to climb Mount Everest, has died in Auckland  NZ lifeguards attacked by shark :: Auckland lifeguards were attacked by a bronze whaler which latched on to their inflatable boat  NZ market falls in grim trading :: The New Zealand stock exchange hit its lowest point in 15 months  Maori poet dies :: The celebrated Maori poet Hone Tuwhare has died at the age of 86  Sir Ed funeral but no Royals :: The Queen will be represented by the Governor General Anand Satyanand at the funeral of Sir Edmund Hillary  New Zealand's homes are the least affordable in the world :: New Zealand's homes score worst in an international survey of the world's six most expensive housing markets, passing Australia for the first time  NZ Prime Minister takes issue with house-cost findings :: Helen Clark has disputed a report which found New Zealand to have world's least affordable houses  Naked ambition luring tourists to NZ :: Nudist retreats in the Land of the Long White Cloud are boosting its popularity as a holiday destination  NZ says no to Borat's mankini :: Borat-style mankinis have been officially banned at the rugby Sevens in Wellington  Happy time Down Under :: Australia and New Zealand are named among the top four happiest countries in the world  NZ wine for beautiful skin :: How can wine be good for you? When its by-products are turned into skincare and vitamins, as a pioneering NZ company has discovered  Nelson is number one with Brits! :: Nelson has the highest proportion of British immigrants than any other area of New Zealand, according to new census figures  NZ's '100% Pure' branding treads murky waters :: Its tourism campaigns have cultivated an image of a clean, healthy environment but a stocktake of the country's environmental status shows that New Zealand is far from "pure"  Migrant, 102, starts new life :: A 102 year old British man today began a new life in New Zealand, proving you're never too old for a fresh start  In-flight gurus for Air New Zealand :: Air New Zealand has become the first airline to offer in-flight ‘gurus’  New Zealand has gone to the dogs! :: A song audible only to dogs has topped New Zealand record charts, and is set to go global  Brits queue to get into New Zealand :: Increasing numbers of skilled British workers are looking to New Zealand for lifestyle changes and job opportunities  1000th captive kiwi hatched :: In an effort to save the kiwi, a wildlife conservation programme has just celebrated the birth of its 1000th chick  Lusting for New Zealand :: New Zealand has topped the polls as the top country to visit  Cruisers love NZ :: More and more cruise ships are calling in at NZ, and 93 per cent of passengers love it  Brits tackle Kiwi crimes of fashion :: Trinny and Susannah are tackling fashion crimes head-on in New Zealand  Backpacker wins NZ lottery :: An impoverished backpacker has won NZ$1 million on his second day in the country  NZ: departure lounge for Oz? :: It can be easier to migrate to NZ than Australia, and living in NZ can help with Australian residency. So is NZ becoming a stepping-stone for Oz-bound migrants?  Giant bugs released in NZ :: Meet New Zealand's giant, juicy, cuddly native bug, the giant weta - hopefully back from the brink of extinction!  A slice of paradise at the price of paradise :: The scenic district of Wanaka is at the centre of a furore about NZ's booming property and tourism markets, versus those beautiful views...  Dolphin rescues stranded whales in NZ :: A New Zealand dolphin led a pair of stranded whales to safety recently after all efforts by a human rescuer had failed  New Zealand scenery takes viewers back to 10,000 BC :: New Zealand’s mountainous scenery is the highlight of the latest number one Hollywood blockbuster, 10,000 BC  NZ's new Twain Track :: The opening of a new walking track in New Zealand's South Island had the celebrity treatment recently...  Sheep race through NZ town :: Thousands turn out to see New Zealand’s unique version of the bull run  Air NZ launches environmental trust :: New Zealand’s national airline is helping the environment through new ‘green’ initiatives.  Rainforest hotel for NZ’s San Josef :: Hotel and pool complex to be built near South Island’s glacier and national park  Air NZ launches Leaf Peeping Campaign :: New Zealand’s airline tempts British nature lovers during low season  NZ wins walking destination awards :: British outdoor enthusiasts vote New Zealand top walking holiday  Naked news on New Zealand’s Alt TV :: Kiwi television channel in search for a topless anchorwoman  Paul Potts admires New Zealand’s charms :: Reality TV show winner turned opera singer falls in love with New Zealand... again  New Zealand wages increase :: Kiwi businesses are paying significantly more in wages than a year ago.  Coro hottie buys into Kiwi lifestyle :: Coronation Street star Adam Rickitt has embarked on a new life in New Zealand, buying a house in west Auckland  Something to Weta the appetite for NZ film fans :: Wellington's thriving movie tourism sector will be boosted with the opening of the visual effects studio which helped create Lord of the Rings  Les get the party started in New Zealand! :: An 83 year-old man is the highlight of the Kiwi Experience bus tour for Brit backpackers  Win a holiday to New Zealand worth £3,400 :: A once-in-a-lifetime holiday to New Zealand can be yours with our fantastic competition  What it really takes to be a Kiwi :: Migrants have differing views on what it means to become a "Kiwi", according to a new study  Boom time for NZ renters :: Potential homebuyers are choosing to remain long-term renters - freeing up their savings for less volatile investments  NZ-based Shania splits from husband :: Country music star Shania Twain is separating from her record producer husband  Relaxed lifestyle draws immigrants to New Zealand :: Immigrants are attracted by New Zealand's relaxed lifestyle, as well as its climate and green environment  Trades workers lead skill shortage in NZ :: Employers in New Zealand are having more difficulty finding both highly skilled and less skilled staff  Win a holiday to New Zealand :: Dreaming of that road trip holiday exploring New Zealand? Make your dream a reality with our fantastic prize...  Million dollar houses for bargain prices in NZ :: Failed finance companies and the slump in business confidence are forcing some of New Zealand's wealthiest people into mortgagee sales  Little Impact by Migrants on NZ Housing :: Despite the high numbers of people emigrating to NZ, only returning Kiwis are linked to house-price increases  Immigration vital to New Zealand :: Immigrants could be four times more valuable to the economy than their native-born counterparts  Bare truth behind NZ's best holiday park :: A naturist park is among the hot contenders to win one of NZ's national tourism awards  Air New Zealand among world's best :: Air New Zealand has been named one of the top four airlines in the world in a survey by Which?  Tu be or not to be! :: A Maori artist has turned the London Tube Map on its head with her tongue-in-cheek take on British colonisation  Maori ‘time capsule' discovered :: New Zealand’s ‘Pompeii’ yields surprising treasures  Air New Zealand fares to rise :: Higher fuel costs passed on to passengers  Giant landslide threatens Shotover :: Rock slide endangers NZ tourist attractions on Queensland’s Shotover River  NZ's super-luxury draw for wine tourists :: A new five-star resort is set to make New Zealand's Waiheke Island the Martha's Vineyard of the South Pacific  Pope fever benefits New Zealand :: International pilgrims make New Zealand detour prior to World Youth Day  Lenny and Dawn's plans to retire to New Zealand :: Comedy couple Lenny Henry and Dawn French are looking to retire in New Zealand...  Brits marry in NZ cable car :: Super-speedy ceremony aboard one of Wellington's most famous tourist attractions breaks records  Google Maori hits the web :: The Māori-language version of the Google search engine is being launched this week in conjunction with New Zealand's Maori Language Week  Google Maori hits the web :: The language of New Zealand’s indigenous people will be launched on the world’s most popular search engine today as part of Maori language week  Tougher economic conditions bite NZ :: Global economic uncertainty as well as local factors like the US election have had an impact on some of New Zealand’s major markets  
Visitor arrivals to New Zealand were down 2.1 per cent to just over 140,000 visitors in June compared to a year earlier

Tougher economic conditions bite NZ

Global economic uncertainty as well as local factors like the US election have had an impact on some of New Zealand’s major markets

Nikolasa (left) and Potaua Biasiny-Tule check out their Maori language version of Google

Google Maori hits the web

The language of New Zealand’s indigenous people will be launched on the world’s most popular search engine today as part of Maori language week

The husband and wife team say Maori is about

Google Maori hits the web

The Māori-language version of the Google search engine is being launched this week in conjunction with New Zealand's Maori Language Week

Brits marry in NZ cable car

Super-speedy ceremony aboard one of Wellington's most famous tourist attractions breaks records

Lenny and Dawn's plans to retire to New Zealand

Comedy couple Lenny Henry and Dawn French are looking to retire in New Zealand...

Pope fever benefits New Zealand

International pilgrims make New Zealand detour prior to World Youth Day

NZ's super-luxury draw for wine tourists

A new five-star resort is set to make New Zealand's Waiheke Island the Martha's Vineyard of the South Pacific

Giant landslide threatens Shotover

Rock slide endangers NZ tourist attractions on Queensland’s Shotover River

Air New Zealand fares to rise

Higher fuel costs passed on to passengers

Maori ‘time capsule' discovered

New Zealand’s ‘Pompeii’ yields surprising treasures

Tu be or not to be!

A Maori artist has turned the London Tube Map on its head with her tongue-in-cheek take on British colonisation

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