Ringing in the Changes

Tourism is predicted to overtake dairy as NZ’s top export earner by mid-2004 – a phenomenon largely attributed to  Lord of the Rings hype. The country’s newfound status as a must-see destination is confirmed by a spate of Rings-related travel stories, in the Scotsman, Boston Herald, Taipei Times. The breathtaking Taranaki backdrop in The Last Samurai is another reason to take the long-haul flight, according to a second  Scotsman  article.


Tags: Boston Herald  CNN News  Lord of the Rings (The)  NZ Dairy Industry  NZ Tourism Industry  Scotsman (The)  Taipei Times  The Last Samurai  

Auckland’s Diversity Makes for Plenty to See and Do

Auckland’s Diversity Makes for Plenty to See and Do

“Auckland is a city with many faces. Known locally by its Māori name, Tāmaki Makaurau, the city has a cosmopolitan heart with some of the best dining, drinking, and shopping in…