* Choice (adjective). Kiwi slang for something excellent.
New Zealand is one of the best places in the world to go rafting, whether you want to gently glide down a quiet stream or race down wild rapids to get the adrenaline pumped. The key is the way nature … Read More
New Zealand’s favourite song – often belted out at sports grounds to pump up crowds – is Slice of Heaven, by Dave Dobbyn and Herbs. It featured in the movie Footrot Flats and for many Kiwis, it is special to … Read More
New Zealanders’ favourite food brands suggest our nation has a collective sweet tooth. More than 1,000 Kiwis were surveyed by research company Colmar Brunton about which Kiwiana brands they most loved. Chocolate, ice cream and an iconic confectionary all find … Read More
New Zealand is the most popular destination for Brits who have a travel wish list, according to a survey. Sainsbury’s Bank Travel Money survey of more than 2,000 adults in the United Kingdom found 29% would like to head to … Read More
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