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All you need to know on where to stay, where to eat, what do do, weather, activities, wildlife and crime. A New Zealand tourist essential.

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New Zealand’s Prime Minister, Helen Clarke, has announced that New Zealand is aiming to be the first country to be carbon neutral by 2020, with zero net carbon emissions across all sectors.

To become the first carbon neutral country New Zealand is doing the following things. Energy efficient building design. Use of low energy appliances. Encouraging staff to turn off lights and equipment when not in use. More waste recycling. Introducing and advertising energy efficient vehicles on the road.

New Zealand’s large power generation companies are increasingly targeting renewable energy sources to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

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Paragliding, an amazing sensation of floating and flying high above the beautiful landscape is one you cannot miss.

Cycling, there are 1000s of exciting cycle tracks to try whether you are cruising round a wine trail or cycling high in the mountains.

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Kayaking, paddle power is great way to explore New Zealand's beautiful scenic coasts and rivers

Whale Watching, New Zealand is a fantastic place to go whale watching. Here it’s the only place in the world you can easily see sperm whales.

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New Zealand, the perfect skiing experience. Whether you are a beginner or an expert there are ski runs everywhere and anywhere.

Caving, New Zealand has loads of stunning caves to explore. Wonder at glorious grottos to rip-roaring rope dangling adventures. Its all there.

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The North of New Zealand is sub-tropical and the South is temperate. The hottest months are December and January and the coldest are June to August. In summer the maximum temperatures range between 20 to 30 degrees Celsius and in winter the minimum temperature range between -15 to 10 degrees Celsius. New Zealand's weather is provided by

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New Zealand weather can change unexpectedly. You should be prepared for sudden changes in weather especial if you were planning to do activities such as hiking or mountain biking.

New Zealand has more sun than most of northern Europe but less than the Mediterranean. Sunlight is spread quite evenly throughout the year so winters tend to be sunnier than you would expect.

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The North Island of New Zealand is the smaller of the two main islands and has both New Zealand's largest city Auckland and New Zealand's capital city Wellington. Highlights include geothermal Rotorua, the Bay of Islands, Lake Taupo and Te Papa Tongarewa Museum. To view further information about the North Island click here.

The South Island is the larger of the two main islands of New Zealand. Christchurch, known as 'the Garden City‘ is the largest city in the South Island. Highlights include Mount Cook, Queenstown, the Southern Hemisphere's premiere four season alpine and lake resort, Dunedin, New Zealand's oldest city, the Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers, and the penguin colonies. To view further information about the South Island click here.

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New Zealand is place directly under the hole in the Ozone layer so is exposed to high amounts of UV radiation. It is advised that you wear plenty of sun screen and protective clothing to avoid getting sunburnt.

New Zealand is big on the extreme sports and if that is what you are looking for then it is at your own risk however most of the sites where you do these sport will be high on health and safety so you will be quite safe.

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These are the recommended vaccinations you should take

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New Zealand has its fair share of serious crimes. In 1990, the murder rate was double that of England’s.

There are certainly a few no-go areas after dark, as there is a certain amount of trouble with gangs.

Burglary is defiantly on the increase, in 2003 there were 61,000 cases reported.

New Zealand is by no means the safest place statistically, but by taking the normal precautions you are bound to be fine.

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Precautions •Always lock your door. •Keep positions close •Don’t go out into unknown places after 10pm. •Don’t accept anything from strangers.

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New Zealand has one of the most dynamic and unique culture in the whole of the world. The Māori people arrived in New Zealand before the year 1300 and have left a lasting impression on the language, arts and even the accents of all New Zealanders.

No trip to New Zealand is complete without experiencing the fabulous culture of the Māori people.

Did you know, in the Māori language the word Māori means "normal", "natural" or "ordinary“?

The Māori influences on the arts make it colourful, vibrant and unique, defiently something to look out for. The present Maori population

is around 600,000 or 14% of the population, and the Maori live in all parts of New Zealand, but predominately in the North Island where the climate is warmer.

‘Māori’ or ‘te reo’ is the language of the Maori people in New Zealand. It is similar to Tahitian and Hawaiian.

Māori tattoos have been practiced for over a thousand years. They are used as a form of identification and rank.

The traditional Māori welcome is called a powhiri, this involves a hongi which is a greeting that involves pressing noses as opposed to a kiss.

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Hotel DeBrett Auckland

Sacred Waters, Taupo

Pebble Beach Motor Inn, Napier

Treetops Lodge, Rotorua

Lockwood Manor Motel, New Plymouth

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CentrePoint on Colombo, Christchurch

Pounamu Apartments, Queenstown

Bay of Many Coves Resort, Picton

Central Ridge Boutique Hotel, Queenstown

Cedar Grove Motor Lodge, Nelson