Tag: Zealand

Luxury in Rotorua, New Zealand: Luxury, adventure and culture

Rotorua is located in the North Island of New Zealand. It is known for its unique geothermal activity and Maori culture. Rotorua has an overabundance of adventure activities for all to enjoy. However, we will explore how to experience luxury adventure in Rotorua today. Let’s explore Rotorua’s most outstanding accommodations, experiences, and activities. An authentic [...]read moreLuxury in Rotorua, New Zealand: Luxury, adventure and culture

Award-winning experiences and accommodations in New Zealand in 2024

New Zealand is renowned for its stunning scenery, often showcased in movies and TV shows boasting our otherworldly landscapes and ecosystems. In 2024 alone, New Zealand has been voted the ‘Most Beautiful Country in the World’ by Rough Guides, ‘Best Value Destination’ for 2024 by Loney Planet, and additionally has a myriad of awards for [...]read moreAward-winning experiences and accommodations in New Zealand in 2024

New Zealand mayor slammed for recommending reverse mortgages

A mayor in a region of New Zealand, who recently suggested using reverse mortgages to fund various cost-of-living increases faced by the nation’s retirees, is pushing back against the backlash his comments created. Tim Cadogan, who serves as mayor of the Central Otago district in south central New Zealand, recently fielded a question from a [...]read moreNew Zealand mayor slammed for recommending reverse mortgages

The ultimate luxury honeymoon: Cook Islands and New Zealand

The perfect luxury honeymoon getaway awaits; explore the best of New Zealand in combination with its tropical neighbour in the South Pacific – the Cook Islands. Combining two iconic and treasured travel destinations promises the perfect romantic escape, drenched in luxury, offering the combination of two of the most picturesque locations in the world. New [...]read moreThe ultimate luxury honeymoon: Cook Islands and New Zealand

The top 6 golf courses in New Zealand

Golf is more than just a sport in New Zealand. Golf courses are a common sight across the nation, from cities to rural towns. Our country is home to more than 390 golf courses, delivering a prosperous assortment of landscapes and experiences for local enthusiasts and visiting golfers. New Zealand’s diverse landscapes and raw beauty [...]read moreThe top 6 golf courses in New Zealand

Navigating New Zealand: Private guided travel vs. standard tours

Venturing on a journey through New Zealand is akin to stepping into a living postcard, where every turn reveals a new adventure. Whether you’re drawn to the misty mountains of the South Island or the pristine beaches of the North Island, New Zealand offers a tapestry of landscapes waiting to be explored. Yet, the question [...]read moreNavigating New Zealand: Private guided travel vs. standard tours

Spotify brings its free audiobooks perk for Premium users to Canada, Ireland and New Zealand

Spotify announced on Tuesday that it’s bringing its free audiobooks perk to Canada, Ireland, and New Zealand. Users in these markets will be able to access 15 hours of free monthly audiobook listening time. Spotify also announced that it’s expanding its audiobooks catalog from 200,000 to 250,000 titles. The perk is already available in the [...]read moreSpotify brings its free audiobooks perk for Premium users to Canada, Ireland and New Zealand

New Zealand says Chinese ‘state-sponsored’ group hacked parliament | Cybersecurity News

New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters says alleged cyberattack ‘unacceptable’ New Zealand has accused Chinese state-sponsored hackers of infiltrating parliament, joining the United States and United Kingdom in accusing Beijing of malicious cyberactivity. New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters said on Tuesday that the cyberattack was “unacceptable” and his country’s concerns had been conveyed directly [...]read moreNew Zealand says Chinese ‘state-sponsored’ group hacked parliament | Cybersecurity News

New Zealand slips into second recession in 18 months | Business and Economy

Political parties trade blame for economic slump that follows aggressive interest rate hikes to tame inflation. New Zealand has slipped into its second recession in less than 18 months, according to government figures. New Zealand’s gross domestic product (GDP) shrank by 0.1 percent during the October-December period, following a 0.3 percent contraction in the third [...]read moreNew Zealand slips into second recession in 18 months | Business and Economy

New Zealand lobbied French on Solomon Islands-China pact, cables show | News

Taipei, Taiwan – New Zealand lobbied France’s territories in the Pacific to respond to news of a controversial security pact between China and the Solomon Islands that set off alarm in Western capitals, newly released documents reveal. Within days of a draft version of the security pact leaking online in March 2022, representatives of New [...]read moreNew Zealand lobbied French on Solomon Islands-China pact, cables show | News