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New Zealand's premier guided walking company, Ultimate Hikes has announced the availability of private ensuite rooms on its Routeburn Track Guided Walk.

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QUEENSTOWN — Family fun and a wide variety of local food, artisans, and other good products make a welcome return to Queenstown when the popular Remarkables Market re-opens its doors as part of the American Express Queenstown Winter Festival programme.

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QUEENSTOWN — A popular weekend tradition all around New Zealand will now happen in Queenstown once a month with the launch of the Remarkables Car Fair.

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NELSON — Talented young designer seven-year-old Torenzo Monopoli of Nelson is excited at the prospect of competing at the prestigious Hokonui Fashion Design Awards this year.

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Experienced marketing professional Nigel Kerr has been appointed Sales and Marketing Manager for Ngāi Tahu Tourism southern regional office.

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QUEENSTOWN — A renowned Queenstown catering company offering the district's most 'flexible' cuisine has announced a change in ownership which will see the business expand further into the local community.

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QUEENSTOWN — A Queenstown yoga studio with the most diverse practice offering in the resort is continuing to expand by hosting its inaugural 'Winter Yoga Retreat'.

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New Zealand's finest collection of luxury lodges will be represented for the fifth consecutive year at an 'invitation only' tourism event to be held in Shanghai next month.

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Renowned food and wine magazine 'Dish' has released the results of its inaugural Wine Panel tasting with two of Gibbston Valley Winery's Pinot Noirs receiving accolades.

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QUEENSTOWN — New Zealand's most famous vintage steam train featured on the big screen last night (Thursday May 24) when the country's first western movie premiered at Queenstown's Reading Cinema.

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OTAGO — A dream run of summer and autumn weather producing high quality fruit has pioneering wine company Gibbston Valley Winery predicting an outstanding 2012 vintage.

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This year's Hokonui Fashion Design Awards features an exciting new award to recognise the many diverse cultures of New Zealand and the Pacific region.

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AORAKI/MOUNT COOK — Stargazers and visitors heading to Aoraki Mount Cook early next month will be in a great location to witness a spectacular once-in-a-lifetime astronomy event.

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QUEENSTOWN — Over 900 guests from New Zealand and around the world descended on Queenstown's Steamer Wharf last week (May 10) for a party that showcased the venue as the resort's latest entertainment destination.

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A new executive team has been appointed to represent a collection of New Zealand’s most intimate, luxurious and unique lodges.

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QUEENSTOWN — Skyline Queenstown, one of the most popular and certainly most spectacular attractions in the world-renowned resort, continues in its exceptional position in New Zealand tourism.

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QUEENSTOWN — One of New Zealand’s most established 4WD tour operators is investing in a new fleet of Land Cruisers to take passengers into some of the country’s most stunning backcountry in the latest comfort, safety and style.

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QUEENSTOWN — A New Zealand tour operator celebrating an impressive 10-year pedigree of Lord of the Rings scenic tours is adding another outstanding location to its portfolio.

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A sacred Maori pounamu stone now welcomes visitors to Dart River Jet Safaris’ Glenorchy Visitor Centre, the starting point for New Zealand’s most sensational journey.

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QUEENSTOWN — Eichardt's Private Hotel offers 'the whole package' when it comes to exquisite holiday accommodation in Queenstown with the recent launch of the new Eichardt's Residence.

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A collection of New Zealand's most exclusive luxury lodges is working together to offer guests a unique experience unlike anything anywhere else in the world.

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QUEENSTOWN — Shotover Canyon Swing, the world’s highest cliff jump operator, is renowned as an ‘undie-staining’, high-speed adrenalin activity that involves throwing caution to the wind by launching yourself off a platform at the top of a very high cliff edge.

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Hollyford Track Guided Walks, one of New Zealand’s premier guided walks, is adding the ‘wow’ factor to its walks with the inclusion of a new scenic helicopter flight from the start of the 2012 summer season.

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QUEENSTOWN — One of the greatest icons of New Zealand tourism has reinforced its status as a world leader in commercial jet boating with the development of a new custom-designed 'Big Red' jet boat.

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QUEENSTOWN — In over just two years of operation, fledgling company Ziptrek Ecotours is fast becoming a rising star.

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QUEENSTOWN — Two rivers, twice the excitement, an hour of sheer power -- Queenstown’s Kawarau Jet has re-branded as K Jet to reflect a ‘once in a lifetime’ ride of speed, spins and spectacular scenery.

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AORAKI/MOUNT COOK — Everyone expects their wedding day to be memorable, but a Malaysian couple who celebrated their nuptials on Wednesday (May 2) at stunning Aoraki Mt Cook in New Zealand's South Island truly had a day they'll never forget.

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QUEENSTOWN — Vintage steam train The Kingston Flyer has ended its season on a high with news that a trust is to be formed to preserve it in perpetuity for New Zealand.

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QUEENSTOWN — Sensational weather conditions and a hugely strong field saw records topple in yesterday's (April 28 2012) 9th annual Routeburn Classic, an exclusive adventure run staged on New Zealand's world famous Routeburn Track.

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Tourism photography experience company Magic Memories is celebrating the success of a South African business relationship that has had a positive ‘knock-on’ effect for the local community.

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KINGSTON — Celebrating fire and ice this winter, New Zealand’s most famous vintage steam train the Kingston Flyer is stoking up a party for all ages at Kingston as part of the American Express Queenstown Winter Festival.

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Judith Hyslop of the New Zealand Stroke Foundation receives a cheque for $5,500 from Kingston Flyer managing director David Bryce following a hugely successful fundraising weekend.

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QUEENSTOWN — One of the most popular children’s performers in New Zealand is appearing at this year’s Arrowtown Autumn Festival, thanks to the generosity of the SKYCITY Queenstown Casino Community Trust.

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QUEENSTOWN — DJ Downtown Brown, gaming tables and the chance to glam up as your favourite Bond character hit the Memorial Hall next Saturday (April 14) as a Queenstown Young Professionals fundraiser for the Hall upgrade.

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QUEENSTOWN — The latest 12-home neighbourhood at Queenstown's five-star Millbrook Resort is poised to be launched onto the market, and it's a stunner.

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OAMARU — Building on the huge success of previous events, Oamaru’s most stunning historic lodge is inviting guests back for more unique entertainment with the return of a renowned New Zealand chef and a ‘genre-busting’ musical trio.

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QUEENSTOWN — Queenstown's best amateur foodie claimed the inaugural Remarkables Market Chef 'crown' today following a nerve-wracking final at the Red Barn at Remarkables Park.

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QUEENSTOWN — Six Otago Polytechnic students and their dedicated lecturer are responsible for ensuring 90 bunkers at The Hills golf course are in 'tip top' shape for and throughout this week's NZ PGA Pro-Am Championship.

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QUEENSTOWN — A family friendly arena of entertainment, food and wine, 'The 19th' at the NZPGA Pro-Am event at the stunning Hills golf course will be THE place to be at the end of this month.

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QUEENSTOWN — A new Cocktail Club launched at a premier Queenstown hotel is already proving a hit with locals.

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QUEENSTOWN — Exclusive guided walks to a previously non-accessible area of The Hills golf course will be on offer to keen visitors to the NZ PGA Pro-Am Championship at the end of this month.

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MILFORD — An award-winning environmental conservation project in a World Heritage Area is continuing to demonstrate "uplifting and positive" results half-way through the first stage of work.

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AUCKLAND CITY — Botswana Butchery, offering fun dining in a premium atmosphere, is to open in Auckland's Ferry Building this Thursday [March 22].

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QUEENSTOWN — The call is out for caddies to take part in the NZ PGA Pro-Am Championship to be held at The Hills in Queenstown from March 29 to April 1 2012.

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AUCKLAND CITY — Auckland's newest waterfront restaurant is a step closer to opening at the end of this month (March) after announcing the appointment of its talented new Executive Chef and front of house team.

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CANTERBURY — The Naylors of Christchurch are one of many Cantabrian families all set for a bunch of winter fun at Mt Hutt ski area after buying Early Bird season passes at what they describe as "excellent" prices.

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QUEENSTOWN — The call has gone out for volunteers to come forward and be part of the NZ PGA Pro Am Championship to be held at The Hills in Queenstown later this month (March 29 - April 1).

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QUEENSTOWN — Sharpen your knives, adjust your apron, get set…COOK.

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QUEENSTOWN — Snowsports lovers have just one week left to purchase their 2012 season pass for Queenstown's Coronet Peak and The Remarkables ski areas at Early Bird pricing.

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QUEENSTOWN — Meeting 91 people over 3 days of appointments in Shenzen, China alongside many of New Zealand's leading tourism operations, Ziptrek's Trent Yeo is excited at how fast the Asian markets are developing.

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WANAKA — Following her dream to ski all day and be paid for it, Hayley Robertson is the skiing poster girl of leading snowsports training based in the snow fields of Central Otago, New Zealand.

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QUEENSTOWN — Queenstown’s Remarkables Park development, has been host to a peak summer of community-focused events with more still to come on the calendar.

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QUEENSTOWN — The directors of Queenstown-based public relations company Southern Public Relations Limited (Southern PR) have announced a change in the ownership structure of the company.

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AUCKLAND CITY — A ‘slice of Queenstown and Wanaka’ is heading to Auckland with the launch of Botswana Butchery in an iconic waterfront position in the heart of the city.

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QUEENSTOWN — With a large, Cheshire cat style grin, operators of an award winning Queenstown based eco adventure company are offering adventures in Queenstown’s own wonderland at Mad March prices.

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Around 40 of the 50 spots available for Brain Week Walk have been snapped up by Southlanders & Otago people keen to support the Neurological Foundation’s Chair in Neurosurgery Campaign.

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A Trades Academy designed for teenagers who want to get started on trade qualifications while they’re still at high school, is now on offer at Otago Polytech Central Otago campus for 2012.

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QUEENSTOWN — The first Shaping our Future task force report and recommendations are available from today for public consideration and debate.

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Hawkshead Pinot Gris 2011 and Hawkshead Riesling 2011 have both been awarded five stars in the annual aromatics tasting in Cuisine magazine's latest issue.

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Magic Memories, the tourism photography experience company, has launched its first operation in China providing holiday memories and storytelling photobooks for guests who visit Shanghai Chang Feng Ocean World, China.

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QUEENSTOWN — New and improved functionality in the ibisNx tourism specific software is making life easier for users the length and breadth of the country.

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QUEENSTOWN — Queenstown's premier lakefront hotel is 'sharing the love' over the coming months with a Locals Special Romance package no cupid could resist.

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QUEENSTOWN — Zipping across building tops and crowded streets in the Indianapolis Superbowl Village seems world’s away from the Ziptrek Ecotours Queenstown forest experience, but the two are inextricably intertwined.

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Alive and kicking towards their 2012 Masters Games goal, a group of athletic(ish) Wakatipu women are headed to Dunedin next month to represent the valley in Futsal at the New Zealand Masters' Games.

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AORAKI/MOUNT COOK — Guests aboard Glacier Explorers boats today (January 31) witnessed the result of a spectacular glacier calving at Tasman Glacier Terminal Lake that occurred around daybreak today – believed to be the largest since the Block and Basal* calving triggered by last February's Christchurch earthquake.

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Massage for two, romantic picnic lunches, champagne, chocolates and sightseeing trips are among the gifts on offer for couples celebrating Valentine's Day at many of New Zealand's most exclusive luxury lodges.

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MILFORD — A Japanese man in his early-sixties has died while walking the Milford Track with guided walk company, Ultimate Hikes.

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MILFORD — The season's first sighting of a rare Fiordland Crested Penguin or 'Tawaki' moulting took place yesterday afternoon as Southern Discoveries Kayak Guide Paul Park noticed a lone penguin near the Milford Sound Wharf.

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One of New Zealand’s most popular tourism activities is applying for a new resource consent that will allow more flexibility in its operation and a move to a more modern noise assessment.

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QUEENSTOWN — High-end influential UK magazine Tatler has named Queenstown's Eichardt's Private Hotel one of the world's best hotels in its highly coveted annual travel guide.

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QUEENSTOWN — A competition designed to give one lucky couple the opportunity to re-celebrate their wedding day has resulted in gorgeous images for a Queenstown couple who eventually married after initial wedding plans went disastrously wrong.

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Rakiura Helicopters, the only helicopter company with a concession for operations out of Stewart Island’s Fern Gully, and Bluff’s Ocean Beach, has purchased an AS350 BA Squirrel helicopter that adds capacity for travelers, hunters and commercial operators and also vital medivac facilities for the island.

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QUEENSTOWN — Hilton has announced two new appointments to the management team at its new Kawarau Village development, which includes the five star 178-room Hilton Queenstown and the four star plus 98-room Kawarau Hotel, managed by Hilton.

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OAMARU — A wonderfully romantic dinner and two night package for two at Oamaru's most romantic lodge is on offer, not just for Valentine's Day but for the entire month of February.

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A sacred mauri pounamu takes centre stage today, marking Dart River Jet Safaris' Glenorchy Visitor Centre redevelopment celebrations.

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QUEENSTOWN — Remarkables Park Stud in Queenstown, renowned for consistently producing huge two year old stud sire stags, says its successful breeding programme now has it rivaling the best antlers in the country.

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MILFORD — Proving that Santa really does travel all around the globe, visitors to Milford Sound have been surprised to see him donning mask and breathing apparatus to say ‘hello’ to guests at Southern Discoveries’ Milford Discovery Centre this week.

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MILFORD — A pod of dusky dolphins have been entertaining guests on Southern Discoveries' Encounter Nature Milford Sound cruises.

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QUEENSTOWN — A new guided bus service has been launched in Queenstown offering an alternative to the fast-paced, adrenaline activities associated with New Zealand's premier resort town.

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Launching into summer and heading fast towards the Shotover River as he celebrates his 14th birthday, Queenstowner Solomon Drader smiles at the camera as Shotover Canyon Swing jumpmasters Rob Genet (L) and Logan Devine gently help him off the platform.

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QUEENSTOWN — Locally designed and built sustainable homes are proving to be the lifestyle choice of the future in Queenstown.

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AORAKI/MOUNT COOK — An Auckland fine arts student has highlighted the issue of global warming through an art installation on the Tasman Glacier Terminal Lake at Aoraki Mount Cook National Park.

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QUEENSTOWN — When February’s Christchurch earthquake saw his hotel confined within the central Red Zone, it spelled the end of chef Adrian Lowrey’s 12-year career in the Garden City.

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All I want for Christmas is some publicity! Merry Christmas to you all – for some, this is a time to rest and relax and reflect on the year that was.

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QUEENSTOWN — New car dealership Queenstown Motor Group, representing a multi-million-dollar investment into Queenstown, is on target to open its doors just before Christmas.

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AORAKI/MOUNT COOK — The new Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail from Aoraki Mount Cook to the Oamaru coastline has developed a bold and easily recognisable brand to fulfil two objectives: first, to make it super easy for cyclists and walkers to find their way and second, to establish a brand and identity around the distinctive communities that surround the trail.

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QUEENSTOWN — A luxuriously appointed, dedicated room specially designed to pamper hands and feet has opened in Kawarau Village as the completion to eforea: spa at Hilton.

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QUEENSTOWN — The first heat of the eagerly-awaited Remarkables Market Chef competition saw four Queenstown locals battling it out for top culinary honours on Saturday (December 10).

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AORAKI/MOUNT COOK — The lure of the stunning Aoraki Mount Cook region has seen new General Manager Nigel Harper return to The Hermitage Hotel after more than thirty years.

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QUEENSTOWN — Hilton Queenstown and Kawarau Hotel, managed by Hilton have been recognised as among the country’s leading accommodation providers by Qualmark – tourism’s official quality assurance.

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QUEENSTOWN — A passion for food and a love of travel has seen Scots-born chef Scott Wyper make his home in Queenstown – where he was recently appointed Executive Chef at Crowne Plaza Queenstown.

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QUEENSTOWN — Queenstown’s Wakatipu Youth Trust has benefitted from tourism icon Shotover Jet’s “biggest ever” locals day to the tune of more than $10,000.

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QUEENSTOWN — An award ceremony in Auckland last week has cemented Ziptrek Ecotour's place among some of New Zealand's most sustainable businesses.

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Construction is underway on several sections of the Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail with some sections ready for cyclists to trial by Christmas.

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OAMARU — A magnificent gingerbread replica of Christ Church Cathedral has been painstakingly created by two US-born lodge owners from Oamaru.

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QUEENSTOWN — The hugely popular Remarkables Market in Queenstown is counting down the days to the first heat of its inaugural and eagerly-awaited Remarkables Market Chef competition.

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QUEENSTOWN — An historic lakefront property in the heart of Queenstown will be hosting an exclusive New Year’s Eve cocktail party to celebrate the start of 2012 in style.

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OTAGO — The director of a groundbreaking new graduate programme in sustainable practice is celebrating the success of the future focused qualifications as the inaugural group of students complete their first year’s work on a wide range of projects.

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The granddaughter of a former New Zealand Prime Minister and conservationist returned to New Zealand this month to rediscover family connections to the Great Walks of the South Island.

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