Although the opening was delayed several times due to supply chain issues and the latest Covid-19 lockdown, Opuke Thermal Pools and Day Spa in Methven on New Zealand’s South Island was formally opened on Wednesday, November 24. The opening ceremony for the $15 million facility was attended by community leaders and Stuart Nash, Regional Economic […]

Hamilton City Council has signalled its visionary project, “Victoria on the River” to be an anchor development for the city’s future. The Council is seeking formal expressions of interest from developers who would work in partnership to transform the 2017 square metre site at 242-266 Victoria Street. Currently there are two existing buildings which are […]

Economists expect the Reserve Bank to increase interest rates again this Wednesday. Factors which will influence the Reserve Bank of New Zealand [RBNZ] decision include high inflation, low unemployment rising wage pressures and record high house prices. The RBNZ began implementing its tightening policy in October. Whilst there is some differing of opinion, the majority […]

A New Zealand oral care company is all smiles after a partnership with a Chinese influencer saw its sales go through the roof ahead of the Singles’ Day holiday. Auckland-based company Grin Natural sold 115,000 toothpastes in 115 seconds in China during an online event with Austin Li, known as the “Lipstick King” in the […]

Hamilton City Council has signalled its visionary project, “Victoria on the River” to be an anchor development for the city’s future. The Council is seeking formal expressions of interest from developers who would work in partnership to transform the 2017 square metre site at 242-266 Victoria Street. Currently there are two existing buildings which are […]

Whilst the release of Samsung’s new Galaxy S22 mobile device is on schedule, there are rumours that due to an outbreak of Covid-19 in a Samsung production centre there could be a delay for the release of the Galaxy Tab S8. YouTuber, “Super Roader” has advised that eleven staff members in the R5 Tower of […]

With Auckland ready to move into the new Covid-19 traffic light framework soon, lovers of food will be able to experience dining out at wonderful restaurants and cafes. A list of 100 eateries for 2021, “Iconic Auckland Eats” has been developed with Asian cuisine featuring prominently. “This year’s list is also a reflection of Auckland’s […]

Vietnam’s Phu Quoc Island welcomed more than 200 foreign tourists to its shores on Saturday, 20 November. These are the first tourists to visit the country in nearly two years due to the Covid-19 border closure. Tested upon arrival, travellers who are fully vaccinated from South Korea and return negative results can travel to the […]

With Auckland ready to move into the new Covid-19 traffic light framework soon, lovers of food will be able to experience dining out at wonderful restaurants and cafes. A list of 100 eateries for 2021, “Iconic Auckland Eats” has been developed with Asian cuisine featuring prominently. “This year’s list is also a reflection of Auckland’s […]

Along with South Korea several countries, including, Australia and Thailand are allowing international travel. South Korea is also opening some public places as other counties remain shut off due to Covid-19. Although vaccination rates are rising the Delta variant managed to find its way into Australia despite strict border controls. Citizens of the country wanting […]

The Maori Party has launched a petition to change the official name of New Zealand to Aotearoa. “It’s well past time that te reo Māori was restored to its rightful place as the first and official language of this country. We are a Polynesian country, we are Aotearoa,” Māori Party co-leaders Rawiri Waititi said at […]

Māori Language Week (Māori: Te Wiki o te Reo Māori) is a government-sponsored initiative intended to encourage New Zealanders to promote the use of the Māori language, which, along with New Zealand Sign Language, is an official language of the country. Māori Language Week is part of a broader revival of the Māori language. It […]

Television channel Three owner Discovery will launch two new channels in March and plans to increase the volume of locally-produced entertainment shows it screens by 70 per cent. Glen Kyne, general manager of Discovery in New Zealand and Australia, said the business had performed well and the “major investment” in local content meant Three would […]

New Zealand English is based on British English, however over the past six decades our language has become unique, borrowing words and phrases from other countries and in some cases other languages. Below is a collection of examples where New Zealand English has borrowed from American English. 1. Assuming that for you pass and gas […]

Covid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins announced that most travellers coming into New Zealand who are fully vaccinated will no longer be required to enter managed isolation. New Zealand citizens will be able to travel from Australia without the requirement of quarantining after January 16 2022, providing they are fully vaccinated. However, the mandatory 7 day […]

The Super City is expected to open to New Zealanders on 15 December, however visitors to Auckland will be required either vaccinated or tested for Covid-19. The prime minister said confirmation of the planned switch to the Covid-19 Protection Framework for all of New Zealand is still to be confirmed by cabinet. It is expected […]

With Auckland ready to move into the new Covid-19 traffic light framework soon, lovers of food will be able to experience dining out at wonderful restaurants and cafes. A list of 100 eateries for 2021, “Iconic Auckland Eats” has been developed with Asian cuisine featuring prominently. “This year’s list is also a reflection of Auckland’s […]

On the back of the Squid Game phenomenon, Korea’s pop culture continues to assert itself as cool. Hellbound, the latest creation from the Asian peninsula gives viewers thrill after rush in nightmare proportions. The creators of Hellbound have incorporated cops, drama and the supernatural to enthral fans of dark television. The show is set in […]