Te Aroha feels the love again as PM announces economic development support 5 Oct, 2018 5:00am New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern holds a drawing given to her by Hobbiton artist Will Bechnan during a tour of Hobbiton. Photo / Getty By: Andrea Fox Business …
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New Zealand International tourist numbers up 1.2m in last five years
International tourist numbers up 1.2m in the last five years TOM PULLAR-STRECKER/FAIRFAX NZ Overcrowding, such as that seen on the Tongariro Crossing, is a prime concern of Kiwis worried about the impact of international tourist numbers. International tourist numbers have risen 1.2m in the last …
Hauraki Rail Trail to get $7 million extension Te Aroha to Matamata
Hauraki Rail Trail to get $7 million extension Te Aroha to Matamata 13 April 2018 $3.4m NZ Govt contribution to extend Hauraki Rail Trail Hon Kelvin Davis Tourism Tourism Minister Kelvin Davis today announced up to $3.4 million in funding to help improve and extend …
Bikes to boost tourism in Matamata-Piako,with Hauraki Rail Trail extended Te Aroha to Matamata
Bodies on bikes to boost tourism in Matamata-Piako with Hauraki Rail Trail extended from Te Aroha to Matamata Mayor Jan Barnes said council is exploring ways to create off-shoots from the Hauraki Rail Trail to beautiful features such as Wairere Falls. Plans are underway to …
Mountain Bikes- the sport of riding Bicycles Off-road
Mountain Bikes-The Sport of Riding Bicycles Off-road March 30th, 2016 Mountain biking is the sport of riding bicycles off-road, often over rough terrain, using specially designed mountain bikes. Mountain bikes share similarities with other bikes, but incorporate features designed to enhance durability and performance in …
Te Aroha Waikato
Te Aroha is a rural town in the Waikato region of New Zealand with a population of 3,906 people in the 2013 census, an increase of 138 people since 2006. It is 53 km northeast of Hamilton and 50 km south of Thames. It sits …
Karangahake Gorge
The Karangahake Gorge lies between the Coromandel and Kaimai ranges, at the southern end of the Coromandel Peninsula in New Zealand’s North Island. A sharply winding canyon, it was formed by the Ohinemuri River. State Highway 2 passes through this gorge between the towns of …
Hobbiton-Matamata
Matamata is a must visit if you’re a Lord of the Rings and Hobbit fan. Take a guided tour of the Hobbiton Movie Set and enjoy the town’s fabulous cafes. ( 20 plus) and shortly bike the Hauraki Rail Trail extension ” late 2018″ Two hours …
Lake Taupo New Zealand
Lake Taupo New Zealand Lake Taupo is a lake in the North Island of New Zealand. It is in the caldera of the Taupo Volcano. It is the largest lake by surface area in New Zealand, and the second largest freshwater lake by surface area …
Rotorua geothermal wonderland
Rotorua is known for bubbling mud pools, shooting geysers and natural hot springs, as well as showcasing our fascinating Maori culture. From crystal-clear streams and magical forests, to epic MTB biking trails and explosive geysers, Rotorua has it all. The city offers a raft of …