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Camping increasingly popular with Indian New Zealanders
Affordability, stunning locations and self-cooking amenities make camping an increasingly popular choice to experience the great outdoors.
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Troy Kingi: Aotearoa’s Other Islands
Troy Kingi, one of New Zealand's beloved musicians, joins us to talk about his documentary exploring the fascinating 'other' islands of Aotearoa. Our Other Islands is a visually stunning celebration… Video, Audio
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'It's not good enough': Hawke's Bay businesses feel abandoned after cyclone
Hawke's Bay business owners unable to open since Cyclone Gabrielle struck say they are paying the price as they lose customers and income.
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The rise of glamping
Audio 12 Jan 2023Glamping has become a multi-billion dollar global business and in New Zealand glamping spots have popped up all over the country. These sites often have large tents equipped with beds and other home… Audio
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Maniototo farmers in high spirits
A hobby has turned into a business for organic Central Otago farmers John and Susie Elliot. They make single malt whisky in the farmyard distillery using their own barley and peat from a local swamp.
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Glamping in 'Bubble Tents' at Mercury Bay
Audio 12 Jan 2022Mercury Bay Estate is a Vineyard in the Coromandel which also offers unique accommodation. Owner Simon Ward joins us to tell us all about their Bubble Tents. Audio
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Kenepuru Sound road access restored after July storm - for residents only
Residents in the Kenepuru Sound finally have road access, more than four months after the July storm caused significant damage to the roading network.
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Summer Series - Clifton Station moves into the 21st century
Hawke's Bay's long established Clifton Station made its early fortunes off the sheep's back. But with the crash in wool prices, diversification has been the key to its survival into the 21st century… Video, Audio
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Country Life for 23 July 2021
Hawkes Bay's Clifton Station has plenty going on to keep its owners busy. The Gordon family are working hard to keep the historic farm viable into the 21st century with carbon farming, a new breed of… Audio
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Parnell locals threaten to glamp in protest at Erebus memorial
A group of Parnell residents may glamp on the site of a planned national Erebus memorial in an attempt to stop construction, which begins next week.
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The craziest travel requests from the super rich
The notion of travelling anywhere further than the corner dairy has become a distant memory for many of us, but for the super rich, holiday planning continues to be a case of pushing the envelope. Audio
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Hawke's Bay businesses losing sleep over bed tax
A proposed bed tax on Airbnb rentals is causing sleepless nights in Hawke's Bay as the local tourism industry tries to address a looming funding shortfall.
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2000 people turn out for first Just So NZ festival
More than 2000 people were expected to pass through the gates of a children's festival being held just north of Wellington this weekend.
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Ngāti Kuri looking to transform Far North Tourism
One of the most iconic Kauri tourist spots in New Zealand has been re-branded by local iwi looking to boost tourism in the Far North.
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Ngati Kuri making tourism gateway to Cape Reinga
Audio 17 Nov 2017A Far North tourist attraction that features a staircase inside the trunk of a Kauri tree has been re-branded by local iwi looking to bring in many more visitors. Kick-starting stagnant employment in… Audio
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Hamilton zoo wants glamping with giraffes in expanded zoo
Hamilton city's councillors have just voted to support an almost $16 million revamp of the Hamilton Zoo, which would give visitors more opportunities to interact with the animals. Audio
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Bow ties and backpacks
Julian Goulding has swapped city life and a corporate wardrobe for bare feet, a t-shirt and life in the King Country. He's moved to Taumarunui where he has started a custom-made bow tie business… Audio
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Criminals pay their dues at Womad
Offenders are setting up the Womad festival site in Taranaki as part of their community service work.
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Offenders pay their dues at Womad
WOMAD kicks off in New Plymouth this evening with thousands of revellers flocking to the festival to relax and enjoy music, art and food from around the globe. In the lead-up, more than 100 low-level… Audio
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Tough summer looms for Kaikōura campgrounds and motels
Hundreds in Kaikōura whose livelihoods rely on tourists are facing a tough summer, with holidaymakers cancelling bookings at an alarming rate.
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Rafting adventure on Clarence turns into frightening night
A rafting trip with a bit of glamping thrown in turned into a terrifying experience when the quake struck near Hanmer Springs. Deidre Lusby talks to Susie Ferguson about her night in the open. Audio
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Glamping Camping
A Manawatu farming couple, Sarah and Angus Gilbertson, have become one of nearly a dozen New Zealanders to set up a glamorous camping business on their property. The large, white canvas tents with… Audio
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Splore: The need to know
The three-day music festival Splore is in the business of "transformational experiences".