Below you'll find insider tips on getting the best from New Zealand, from hints on finding a home to reviews of the hottest restaurants in town.
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Culture
New Zealand’s relative youth as a country makes it a vibrant and forward-thinking place. Its physical isolation from the rest of the world meant that for many years the country had a... read more
Language
English and Maori are New Zealand’s official languages. Most official documentation is bilingual and New Zealand citizens have the right to request to be addressed in Maori in a court of... read more
Race Relations
Whatever your colour or culture you’re unlikely to experience overt racism in New Zealand. For the most part Kiwis are a welcoming bunch, curious rather than confrontational. That said,... read more
Religion
According to the 2006 census, New Zealand remains a predominantly Christian country, with 55% of the population aligning themselves with either Anglican, Catholic or Presbyterian faiths.... read more
National Dress
Traditional Maori clothing is probably the closest New Zealand gets to a national dress. It consists of garments mostly made from harakeke, a flax that has been used in weaving by Maori... read more
Food & Drink
The fact that sheep have long outnumbered New Zealand’s human population has meant lamb has always been a mainstay of the country’s diet. Top quality meat is far from all New Zealand has... read more
