The luxury of a sailing holiday in New Zealand isn’t just about cruising idyllic waters or indulging in world-class wine and food – but a uniquely Kiwi, ‘money-can’t-buy’ experience. While New Zealand has a priceless natural asset in a landscape that has miles of dramatic coastline, secluded islands and perfect … [Read more...]
New Zealand Half 2013
February 18, 2013 By Leave a Comment
WELLINGTON New Zealand Half Marathon Championship – 17 February 2013 Hamish Carson former national 1500m and 3000m champion, added the half marathon title to his list of achievements. Carson won in 1h 8m 51s from Dougal Thorburn 1h 9m 17s, Stephen Lett 1h 10m 11s and Rowan Hooper 1h 11m 21s. Alex Williams added the … [Read more...]
New Zealand writers – a short introduction
August 22, 2012 By Leave a Comment
New Zealand’s diverse literary tradition owes as much to its rich Māori and Polynesian heritage as it does to its pioneering history. Before the printed word, story-telling and oratory captured the stories of Aotearoa New Zealand. The first book was published in New Zealand in 1830. By the 20th century authors were … [Read more...]
New Zealand Ski Fields Ready to Open
July 1, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Heavy snow has blanketed New Zealand’s South Island this week, ensuring the 2012 ski season opening at both Mt Hutt and Coronet Peak this Saturday 9 June. At Mt Hutt, an average 65cm of snow had covered the Canterbury ski area by Thursday morning. The snowmaking guns at Coronet Peak and Mt Hutt are also [...]New … [Read more...]
Air New Zealand to Norfolk Island
January 5, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Air New Zealand Group General Manager Australasia Bruce Parton said the airline was delighted to have won the recent Government tender to operate the services. “Air New Zealand has a significant presence in the Tasman market and has a long and well-established relationship with the people of Norfolk Island, having been … [Read more...]
New Zealand at World Youth Champs
August 18, 2011 By Leave a Comment
IAAF WORLD YOUTH CHAMPIONSHIPS Lille, France – 6/10 July 2011 New Zealander Jacko Gill stuns the athletic world with gold in the shot put New Zealand’s 16 year old shot put sensation Jacko Gill stunned the athletic world with a record breaking performance to win the world youth title in Lille France. Gill blitzed the … [Read more...]
New Zealand Cross Country Champs 2011
July 29, 2011 By Leave a Comment
NEW ZEALAND CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS. Halswell Quarry, Christchurch – 23 July 2011 Matt Smith is his only cross country appearance this winter was in stunning form collecting the New Zealand senior 12km cross country title at the Halswell Quarry Reserve on Saturday. The 36 year old Canterbury bank manager exerted … [Read more...]
