* Choice (adjective). Kiwi slang for something excellent.
It’s official. Palmerston North has the best drinking water in New Zealand Palmerston North City Council has been acknowledged as the City with the best tasting drinking water following the 2016 Water Industry Operations Group of New Zealand Conference. Water … Read More
Here’s our at-a-glance guide to 30 popular Kiwi words and sayings. Like many English-speaking countries, New Zealand has its own special Kiwi words and phrases which are frequently used in daily conversation. Kiwi words to describe how you feel Good … Read More
Trains provide a relaxing and absorbing way to see New Zealand. Compared to other countries, New Zealand is a relatively light user of rail for city commuting but it provides some stunning opportunities for passengers who want to see the … Read More
New Zealanders love their pies – about 70 million pies a year, in fact. That’s how many pies the Heart Foundation estimates are consumed by Kiwis. It works out at about 16 pies per person, or a pie every three … Read More
A sirloin steak cut from an Angus cow in Hawera has been chosen as the tastiest steak in New Zealand. The piece of meat won a $5,000 award and the 2016 Steak of Origin trophy for Taranaki couple Brendon and … Read More
Sooner or later, it seems everyone who lives in New Zealand is asked by an overseas friend or relative: “I’m coming to New Zealand for a holiday – where should I plan to go?” And it’s always a difficult call, … Read More
The best place to ski in New Zealand is at Mt Hutt, about a 90-minute drive from Christchurch, according to the international judging panel of the World Ski Awards. The World Ski Awards are the ‘Oscars’ of the global ski … Read More
With thousands of excellent cafes in New Zealand, it’s always difficult to work out which are the best to try, especially if you are new to a place. Thankfully, the annual New Zealand Cafe of the Year awards help sort … Read More
With thousands of excellent cafes in New Zealand, it’s always difficult to work out which are the best to try, especially if you are new to a place. Thankfully, the annual New Zealand Cafe of the Year awards help sort … Read More
If you are looking for a leisurely New Zealand holiday then the country’s roads offer a fantastic opportunity to see outstanding scenery close-up. New Zealand Autocar magazine has published its top 10 roads trips, based on the quality of scenery, the … Read More