July 2011
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RWC Roadshow - Tamati_0001.wmv →
Jul 28th
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Rugby World Cup Roadshow - Paihia We had SO MUCH FUN down on the Paihia waterfront this morning with the Breakfast crew (and everyone who got out of bed early enough to get on the telly). Some amazing costumes…a volcano, a sheep, lots of RED! Kina eating competition (that early in the morning, gunk!). Anyway, check out our video if you missed it. Tamati was a pro with the poi’s. We got...
Jul 27th
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Jul 6th
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Good news for tourism in the North with Rugby...
Less than 60 days remain before the first Rugby World Cup team arrives in the Far North! Mayor Wayne Brown says the Far North is privileged to have won the right to host the teams. “Foreign teams visiting our part of the country are fairly rare.” The district’s second largest industry could get a boost during September and October if the 14,500 overseas visitors expected to...
Jul 6th
June 2011
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The Next Top Model cycle 3 journey begins at the...
Episode 1: The Journey Begins in the Bay of Islands After an extensive nationwide search, just 33 young hopefuls from all over the country have been invited to the beautiful Bay of Islands. It’s here at our country’s birthplace in Waitangi that the exciting journey also begins on the third cycle of New Zealand’s Next Top Model. The models are surprised when they are greeted by Cycle two winner...
Jun 12th
Cape Reinga and 90 Mile Beach →
Jun 2nd
May 2011
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The Bay of Islands is one NZ's "top tourist...
With its scenic rocky coastline and sandy inlets, the Bay of Islands is one New Zealand’s “top tourist drawcards,” according to Lonely Planet. The Bay of Islands is in the far north of New Zealand’s North Island, 140 miles from Auckland, in the Northland region. You’ll spend most of your time on the mainland because the Bay’s collection of 150 islands is...
May 29th
Northland's best fish & chip shop?
Mangonui Fish & chip shop: This could get ugly, as another chippie probably won the title, but like a de facto couple…we don’t need the bit of paper. The Mangōnui fish and chip shop provide what some say as ‘some of the best fish and chips you’ll find.’ Straight out of the sea and cooked anyway you like, it’s fresh! A visit to this quaint seaside town without stopping at this chippie...
May 29th
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Which Northland business has the best hospitality?
Ok, so forget about the price of the meal, crappy location, lipstick marks on the glass…we want to hear about who has the best hospitality. Countries like America usually have great service, but then you’d want to be friendly when you survive on tipping. I have been known to personally black-list a restaurant or cafe because of poor service, even though the food is good. We’d...
May 17th
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It's Hokianga Time: Tane's been there 2000 years!
Magical place…From giant kauri trees to sand dune surfing, the Hokianga is the place to enjoy a range of unique adventures and experiences.
May 4th
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TV3 show filming in Rawene
Meet Julie Le Clerc: One of NZ’s best-loved cooks and food writers. Audience welcome at the Boatshed Cafe on Saturday 7th May from 7:30am to 12pm. Come along and watch this exciting new cookery show which will air on TV3. Julie Le Clerc is an imaginative chef, cookbook author, food and travel writer and food stylist. Julie works internationally from her base in Auckland, New Zealand’s...
May 3rd
January 2011
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Hokianga Hidden Secrets →
Paul Rush NZ Herald January 2011 Hurry through a quiet place like the Hokianga Harbour on Northland’s west coast and it’s easy to miss its hidden treasures.
Jan 5th
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Taupo Bay →
Issac Davison NZ Herald January 2011 In whispers, Far North residents tell one another they have the best beach in the country on their doorstep.
Jan 5th
November 2010
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Blue whales reaffirm Tutukaka reputation →
Mike Dinsdale | 29th November 2010 Northern Advocate Just weeks ago the Tutukaka coast was named one of the top three coastlines in the world and on Saturday one of the reasons why was on full display less than 1km from shore - three massive blue whales enjoying a cruise north.
Nov 29th
Bay of Islands and Northland, NZ →
Nov 15th
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Nov 15th
Northland revels in international tourism awards |... →
Nov 10th
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Al gives us the big tick
Source Keri Molloy Bay Chronicle Nov 2010 We’re the first of the provinces targeted by celebrated Wellington chef Al Brown for a new television series for foodies. ning Al and Steve Logan own Wellington’s award-winning restaurant Logan Brown. They were Wellingtonians of the Year in 2009 and hosts of the Hunger for the Wild TV series. Al focused on local produce at the Bay of Islands...
Nov 4th
October 2010
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Tutukaka among top-rated coastlines (NZ Herald) →
Oct 27th
September 2010
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Wineries scoop medals
(Source Stuff.co.nz 21.9.10) Karikari Estate has won a gold medal for its 2008 Calypso chardonnay at the New Zealand International Wine Show. More than 2100 wines from all parts of the world were judged in three days of intense smelling, tasting and spitting. The estate also earned a silver medal for its 2008 Karikari Estate pinotage. This follows a silver for the new 2009 Karikari Estate...
Sep 20th
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Flipper and The Father of the Forest →
A visit to the Bay of Islands
Sep 9th
August 2010
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Kerikeri artist’s work wins Ranamok prize
Wednesday 18 August 2010 Press Release North Tec Kerikeri artist’s “truly magnificent” work wins Ranamok prize Kerikeri artist Sue Hawker has won the prestigious Ranamok Glass Prize 2010, Australasia’s biggest prize for glass art – making her the third New Zealand winner of the prize in the last four years. The AUS$15,000 prize was awarded in front of an audience of several hundred people...
Aug 18th
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A spiritual awakening (Source TVNZ Travel August)
New Zealand is a spiritual place. When you’re in Auckland, NZ’s most populated city with about one million people, it’s not always evident. But hop on a bus under the iconic Sky Tower and head north for about four hours and you can smell the spirituality. Up north, everyone says, “Kiaora” (a Maori greeting), many are sporting green stone pendants around their neck and...
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July 2010
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Around Doubtless Bay - Kerikeri, New Zealand... →
Jul 12th
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Jul 4th
June 2010
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How to eat your way around the Bay of Islands →
A taste of Northland hospitality …
Jun 13th
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Jun 2nd
May 2010
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'Just another day in paradise' →
A day in the life of a cruise ship passenger in the Bay of Islands.
May 27th
Northland locals help rescue beached whale →
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May 25th
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Another video from Joe and Flora as they travel around Northland
May 8th
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The journey continues… join Joe and Flora on their Northland road trip.
May 7th
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Part 2 of Joe and Flora’s Northland road trip
May 6th
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Joe and Flora’s road trip through Northland - part 1
May 5th
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The Bay of Islands & Waitangi : Proud to be a...
Amazing. Breathtaking. Historic. Difficult. If you’re wondering what I’m on about, I’m talking about the Bay Of Islands & the Waitangi Treaty Grounds. Read on
May 5th
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May 3rd
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Bay of Islands Trip Day 3- Paihia back to Auckland →
Nadine Sykora’s final post from Northland.
May 2nd
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Bay of Islands Trip Day 2- Paihia to Cape Reinga →
Nadine Sykora’s blog of crazy travels continues… 
May 2nd
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Bay of Islands Trip Day 1- Auckland to Paihia →
Nadine Sykora’s blog of crazy travels…
May 2nd
April 2010
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Whangarei to Piha (the Northlands) - New Zealand... →
Apr 27th
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Pest-free islands in Eastern Bay of Islands... →
Apr 27th
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VIDEO 35˚ South Restaruant & Bar →
Waters edge dining experience in Paihia, Bay of Islands, Northland, New Zealand
Apr 21st
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A traveller's tale ... →
On our way to Bay of Islands
Apr 21st
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VIDEO Bay of Islands Rock Cruises  →
A Boat Cruise with a difference in the Bay of Islands, Northland, New Zealand
Apr 21st
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VIDEO Waka Tai-a-mai Heritage Journeys  →
A traveler’s authentic Maori experience in the Bay of Islands.
Apr 21st
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VIDEO Food at Wharepuke  →
Eating out & Fine Dining in Kerikeri, Bay of Islands - Northland, NZ
Apr 21st
Scenic Route! - Paihia, New Zealand Travel Blog →
Apr 12th
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Some great trip reports from KayakFishingNZ.
Kayak Fishing in Whatuwhiwhi (Doubtless bay) Trev Hunt - April 9-11 A trip that had been about a year in the making was finally planned and booked. It all started early Friday morning when I headed off from South Auckland to see what the traffic would be like out of the city heading North. Turned out ok and after an hour I had cleared the city and I headed northwards. Read more
Apr 12th
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ridhan personal: Bay of Island - New Zealand →
New Zealand’s famous Bay of Islands Rich In History And Marine Life Swim with the dolphins or watch the whales at play in the Bay of Islands, New Zealand. A great holiday spot all the year round. Why not take a break in New Zealand’s Bay of Islands - an area rich in history and marine…
Apr 11th
March 2010
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Mar 30th
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Hokianga - lovely!
Mar 28th