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New Zealand Vacations – Paradise Valley Springs
Neither lions nor trout are native to NZ but they are at home in the surroundings of this Rotorua nature park. Pools are fed by pure water bubbling from a natural spring.
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New Zealand Vacations – Free Rotorua Activities
Rotorua NZ is a great place for family holidays. The grounds of the Ngongotaha Trout Hatchery provide a tranquil spot for picnics and streamside walks without entry fee.
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Job Search Techniques and Preparation
Time, commitment, planning and strategising are needed to secure the right job. The hunt for a job is a marketing campaign where the candidate is selling him or herself.
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Tips for Writing Professional Executive Resumes
A professionally-written resume may not guarantee appointment to an executive position. But the specialized CV will certainly advance chances of gaining a job interview.
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Christchurch New Zealand – Central City by Tram
A trip to the South Island in New Zealand would not be complete without a ride on the Christchurch tram. The tramway tour of central Christchurch comes with commentary.
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Unique Christmas Gifts – Original Art and Glass
Chain stores target consumers relentlessly at Christmas but retail is not the only gift-buying option. For distinctive gifts, find the gallery, artist or craftsperson.
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Charitable Donations – Donate a Goat for Xmas
A live goat can't be wrapped in Christmas paper, but this unique gift provides long-term sustenance. Donating money to buy charitable gifts is a generous Xmas offering.
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Cheap Family Vacation Activities in Rotorua NZ
Free activities for families are easy to find in Rotorua New Zealand. Kuirau Park provides a colourful children's playground, a fresh food market and bubbling mud pools.
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Travel to New Zealand for Adventure Holidays
A New Zealand adventure holiday can be a life-changing experience. Adventure packages easily accessible from Rotorua include tandem skydiving and whitewater rafting.
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Home Financing Loans – A Guide to Account Fees
Whether refinancing a home loan or purchasing a first time home mortgage, standard bank fees apply. Borrowers need to negotiate to get the best deal in house mortgages.
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Air New Zealand Flights – Trans-Tasman Update
Air travel to New Zealand from Australia will soon be augmented with a new service. Rotorua industry, retailers, tourism and travel operators prepare for touchdown.
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Christmas Debt – Last-Minute Strategies
Managing debt throughout the year is the wisest approach to eliminating debt at Christmas. But there are eleventh-hour solutions to minimize Christmas credit card debt.
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Budget Campervan Hire for Travel in New Zealand
Hiring a campervan is not just a cheaper option to explore New Zealand. It also gives travellers the independence to set their own itinerary and tour at their own pace.
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Carpet Cleaning Services for the Christmas Home
Engaging the services of professional carpet cleaners needs some research. For best results make sure your carpet cleaning professional holds an I.I.R.C. certification.
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Wine and Cheese Baskets for Christmas Gifts
Christmas baskets are most appreciated when they are personalized. Choose wine and cheese or champagne baskets and add something personal to suit the recipient's tastes.
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Personalized Christmas Gifts from Recycled Tins
Keep Christmas sustainable by revamping old containers. Cover tins with recycled papers and fill with organic or handcrafted items to create personalized Xmas presents.
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Travel to New Zealand for Christmas Dinner
December is early summer in New Zealand. It's not always sunny but for many people Christmas dinner means a barbecue at the beach, a Maori hangi or a lakeside picnic.
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Sustainable Papercraft Christmas Gifts
Keep Christmas sustainable by re-using papers, junk mail, books and cards. Many items found around the home can be transformed into eco-friendly, economical gifts.
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Painting Pet Portraits on Commission
Artists all over the world share the frustration of needing to earn an income while at the same time developing their art. Pet commissions can provide regular earnings.
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Travel to New Zealand for Wine and Food Events
New Zealand celebrates summer with food and wine festivals. Travel around NZ to sample the best of NZ produce, organic foods, red and white wines and entertainment.
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Travel to New Zealand – Mount Maunganui Beach
The relaxed ambience of Mt Maunganui makes for an ideal summer holiday. Swimming, surfing and dolphin encounters are some of the activities in this Bay of Plenty resort.
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NZ Travel – Narnia Film Locations, New Zealand
The White Witch of Narnia has left Woodhill but there is still plenty of excitement in the dark forest. Mountain biking and tree adventures are two Woodhill activities
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Polish Children's 65th Reunion, Wellington, NZ
In 1944, 733 Polish children disembarked in Wellington. Some were accompanied by a parent; most left families behind in unmarked graves across Siberia and Central Asia.
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New Zealand Travel – Skyline Skyrides Rotorua NZ
Skyline Skyrides on Mt Ngongotaha is an activity worth including in any tourist diary. The range of experiences suit any age group and the views are unforgettable.
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New Zealand Travel – Rotorua Government Gardens
For more than 100 years thermal bathing has attracted tourists to Rotorua. The Government Gardens were developed to complement the original hospital and mineral baths.
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Halloween in New Zealand – Haunted Hotels in NZ
New Zealand may be the youngest country on earth but it has its share of haunts. A hilltop castle is just one of the places that spirits are said to frequent.
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NZ Travel – South Waikato to King Country
Make the most of the New Zealand travel experience by exiting well-travelled highways. SH 30 offers scenic forests, lush farmlands and a hint of old-time New Zealand.
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NZ Travel – Bay of Plenty to South Waikato
To maximise the New Zealand travel experience, try exiting the busiest highways. SH 30 offers forests, river trails, farmlands, and a whisper of old New Zealand.
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Sir Howard Morrison Funeral, Rotorua New Zealand
After days of chilly temperatures and relentless rain the sun came out today for the funeral of Sir Howard Morrison. Mourners lined Rotorua streets to bid farewell.
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New Zealand Travel - Ten Tips
New Zealand's climate is moderate, biosecurity laws are strictly enforced, and smoking is banned in most places. Driving in NZ is on the left-hand side of the road.
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Sir Howard Morrison Dies in Rotorua, New Zealand
Sir Howard Morrison, KBE, OBE, one of New Zealand's best loved sons, died yesterday, aged 74. Sir Howard succumbed to a heart attack at his home at Ohinemutu.
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New Zealand Travel – Visit Rotorua in the Spring
Travel in New Zealand shouldn't be limited to the summer months. Rotorua is a premier tourist destination in the North Island, and is fabulous to visit in the spring.
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Wellington – Capital City of New Zealand
Wellington's compact downtown area is just a step away from the waterfront. Suburbs, parks and wildlife reserves scale Wellington city's steep backdrop of rolling hills.
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Rotorua Walks – Redwood Forest, New Zealand
The Redwood Forest is only minutes away from Rotorua CBD. Walking trails are well maintained and sign-posted, and suitable for people of all ages and fitness levels.
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Hunters, Rogues & Heroes - Connor McKenzie
Connor McKenzie has hunted New Zealand's backcountry for more than 50 years. His latest collection of yarns introduces some of the characters he met along the way.
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New Zealand Airlines Launches Flights to Sydney
Trans-Tasman travel between two major Australasian tourist destinations will be made easy with twice-weekly Rotorua-Sydney flights. The service begins in December 2009.
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National Aquarium of New Zealand, Napier
Napier, the Art Deco city of the world is also home to New Zealand's National Aquarium. Fossils, sleepovers and swimming with sharks are some of the experiences on offer.
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Hawke's Bay Farmers Market, Hastings, NZ
A tantalising array of gourmet foods and wines are produced in New Zealand's Hawke's Bay. Every weekend Napier and Hastings host a traditional farmers market.
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Napier and Hawke's Bay New Zealand, Overview
Levelled by an earthquake in 1931 Napier was rebuilt in the architectural style of the time. Napier's blend of Art Deco and coastal chic lends the city a unique charm.
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Nature Parks and Native Species in Rotorua NZ
New Zealand is the world's youngest country. It is home to prehistoric lizards, flightless birds and the more recently introduced brown and rainbow trout.
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Rotorua Walks - Lakefront and Government Gardens
Rotorua's 26 kilometres of walking tracks are broken into sections. Whether seeking an easy stroll or energetic hike, walkers will not have to venture far from the city.
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Queenstown Winter Festival, It's Snow Time in NZ
A fireworks fiesta on the shores of Lake Wakatipu opens the 35th anniversary of Queenstown's Winter Festival. The next ten days present a cornucopia of fun-filled events.
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Winter Adventures and Activities in New Zealand
Winter breaks in the Southern Hemisphere needn't be frosty. Take your choice of a fabulous winter festival, invigorating outdoor adventures or a sensuous spa and massage.
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Whitewater Rafting Adventures in New Zealand
NZ rivers present exhilarating opportunities for extreme travel adventures. Don a wetsuit, lifejacket and helmet and experience the thrill of whitewater action.
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A Guide to CBD Public Art in Rotorua New Zealand
Accessible public art tells stories from the Volcanic Heartland. Traditional and contemporary artworks reflect the soul of Rotorua's vibrant arts and cultural community.
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Far North–A Grisly Epic on the Arctic Tundra
There is not enough meat in Asif Kapadia's film to give sense to the horrific ending. Viewers are presented with more questions than answers in this chilling Arctic tale.
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Bungy Jumping – Extreme Adventure in New Zealand
Diving off a 134-metre-high platform might not be every traveler's activity of choice. But bungying also suits those who prefer the safety net of a controlled adventure.
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How to Have a Different Wedding in New Zealand
New Zealand has many possibilities for a different kind of wedding. This bride and groom chose an amphibious vehicle, a luge ride to the reception and outdoor vows.
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Travel to New Zealand – Something For Everyone
From five-star hotels to comfy bed and breakfasts, New Zealand has accommodation for all. Adventure tourism and leisurely activities cater for all ages and abilities.
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New Zealand – Country of Colour and Light
The colors of New Zealand are a delight to the senses. Clarity of light intensifies the hues of natural earth forms, verdant rural valleys and jewel-like waterways.
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Visit Rotorua Thermal Wonderland of New Zealand
Bubbling mud pools are a feature of the Rotorua landscape. A sulphurous odour permeates the atmosphere and steam rises from many earth fissures in this unique city.
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Claude Monet and the Giant Squid at Te Papa
Monet, the Impressionists and the Colossal Squid are at Te Papa. There are many accessible places to stay and transport is easy in Wellington, New Zealand's capital city.
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Employee to Employer, the Risks and Rewards
The first year as a self-employed operator can be hazardous. Layla Robinson talks about what she wouldn't repeat , where she could have improved and what she did well.
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A Business Plan is more than Cashflow & Forecast
Layla Robinson ensured she was well informed when she opened her new business. She constructed a business plan that included more factors than just the financials.
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New Zealand Travel - Corrugated Capital, Tirau
New Zealand's Corrugated Capital makes an energising shopping or coffee break.
Boutiques, gift shops and cafés are crowned by Tirau's landmark corrugated iron signage.
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Monet Exhibits at Te Papa Wellington New Zealand
New Zealand's national museum hosts Monet and the Impressionists until May 2009. More than 55 works and a series of Impressionist-inspired events will tempt art lovers.
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Hatching & Releasing Trout Rotorua New Zealand
Each year around 100,000 trout are hatched at the Ngongotaha Hatchery in Rotorua. These fish are then released to provide new stock for trout fishing in New Zealand.
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Maximise Investment in Temporary Office Staff
Hiring temporary workers can be an office manager's nightmare. It is crucial to find win-win solutions when temporary office staff are recruited during shortages.
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Christchurch, Garden City of New Zealand
With its clear-cut backdrop of the Port Hills, Christchurch is a stunning city at any time of year. During the Festival of Flowers the spectacle is even more magnificent.
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Grey Nomads and the Great NZ Harvest Trail
Helping out at harvest time in New Zealand is a great way for seniors to finance their travels. These "grey nomads" are sought after employees for seasonal work.
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A Walk along the Lakefront, Rotorua New Zealand
Lake Rotorua lies nestled in the basin of an extinct volcano. Rotorua's rich Maori heritage and volcanic past can be enjoyed on an easy walk along the lakefront.
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An Artist's Mosaic Garden in Rotorua New Zealand
Rotorua artist Janet Keen found inspiration for her mosaic garden in an unlikely place. A visit to public conveniences led her to create her living work of art.
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Enjoy Camping Holidays with Small Children
Taking small children on camping holidays may be stressful. But planning and forethought can make the challenge of tenting with toddlers a fun and liberating experience.
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Camden Town London, Shopping, Clubbing, Markets
Camden is just minutes from Oxford Street, Regents Park and Hampstead Heath. Shopping, clubbing and markets abound in the exhilarating Goth and Punk Capital of the UK.
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New Zealand Travel - Raglan Surfing Beach
Raglan, on the West Coast of New Zealand is a quirky mix of the conventional and bohemian. Arts, crafts, surfing and sightseeing offer an interesting blend of activities.
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