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Facts and Figures
Here you'll find lots of stuff about New Zealand, specific regional information, public holiday schedules, weather forecasts, and loads of helpful hints to make sure you are fully informed when planning your next little Aotearoa adventure.
Important Stuff
New Zealand >
New Zealand | Local Road Rules and Driving with the KiwisIf you've just arrived in New Zealand and plan to self-drive around our fine country, best you read up on a few Kiwi Road Rules.
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New Zealand | Things you need to know - Travellers Helpful HintsIf you haven't been to New Zealand before, here's a few friendly words of wisdom and helpful hints from the locals.
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Other Important Stuff
Greater Auckland >
Annual Events | Chinese Lantern Festival - AucklandJoin in the festive celebrations at the Auckland Lantern Festival, as part of the Chinese New Year every February.
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Auckland >
Auckland 101 | Getting to Know AucklandAuckland is a pretty big city. Home to more than 1.3 million, it sprawls over quite some distance. If you planning a road trip to Auckland, you'll need a plan.
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Bay of Plenty | Photo GalleryThe Bay of Plenty is made up of small but uniquely different townships. From the sprawling beaches of Whaktane, busy harbour of Tauranga, to bubbling mud of Rotorua, this region is diverse.
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Canterbury | Photo GalleryStretching inland over high country mountain ranges, Canterbury offers city dwelling in Christchurch, to rambling farmland, pictureque alpine lakes and mountain scenes of the Mackenzie Basin.
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Coromandel Peninsula | Photo GalleryIn a little slice of paradise, the Coromandel Peninsula commands a narrow arm of land offering popular and isolated beaches, a water lover's wonderland (surfing, fishing, snorkelling).
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Greater Auckland >
Live Events | What's on Today in AucklandThere are HEAPS of professional theatre productions, international bands performing and major events in Auckland Central at any one time - too many to name them all.
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Northland | Photo GallerySomewhat isolated in the Far North, Northland has a special feel of its own - from the rugged Cape Reinga coastline, to the quiet marina town of Whangarei.
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Northland >
Northland | Quick Facts and FiguresHere's some interesting Quick Facts and Figures* for Northland region
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Otago >
Otago | Dunedin - Wildlife ToursOf course you can explore the region and check out the wildlife on your own for free (mostly), but SOMETIMES a guided tour can take all the hassle out of transport.
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Otago | Photo GalleryThe Otago region boasts wildlife not seen in other parts of New Zealand, and with expansive coastlines perfect for breeding, fur seals and penguins are common sights.
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Otago | Special Interest | Wineries and Vineyards to VisitBecome a wine expert, or sit back and relax in the stunning Central Otago Wineries. Sample a few or settle in for the afternoon.
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Public Holidays in New Zealand | 2012 CalendarJust when you think you've got your holidays sorted and agreed to annual leave for your next adventure -- damn, you've stuffed up the public holiday calendar. Not all holidays fall on the same date, unfortunately.
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Auckland >
Special Interest | Auckland Dog Friendly Exercise Areas/BeachesDon't leave your dog behind on an adventure. Thankfully there are some great dog friendly beaches and walks in Auckland, so you don't have to leave Buster out of the day's plans.
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Greater Auckland >
Special Interest | Auckland Family Friendly CyclewaysGet off the couch, and get on ya bike - take yourself and your family for a family friendly bike ride. With plenty of top spots around the Auckland region, there really is no excuse.
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Special Interest | Auckland Wheelchair Friendly WalksMany of the articles are child friendly, suitable walks for your mountain buggy, prams/push chairs and wheelchairs. Here is just the beginning of a list of those you may enjoy, with concrete paths and/or well formed tracks suitable for mountain buggies.
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Taranaki | Photo GalleryWhile New Plymouth is the coastal city of note within the region, the Taranaki scenery quickly morphs from city into a wonderful alpine vista as you travel inland towards Stratford.
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Greater Auckland >
Things to Do | Auckland VolunteeringBecome a volunteer. Go on and get your hands dirty! Help run plant nurseries, assist in ranger tasks and plant a few trees, clean up our beaches.. Volunteering in your local community can be well organised, fun and a great family activity for all ages.
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Waikato | Photo GalleryWhat jumps out at me about the Waikato Region, is the predominance of rolling green hills, and constant impressive cloud formations out of a movie set.
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Wellington >
Wellington: Exploring Wellington City by FootOk, so you've taken advantage of some ridiculously low airfares you picked up on the net, and you've found yourself in Wellington? Good choice!
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West Coast | Photo GalleryThe West Coast in the South Island is isolated, rugged, and naturally brilliant. The sheer forces of wind, ocean make for great photography.
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