The Waikato River is the longest in New Zealand, running for an impressive 425 kilometres. Formed largely by a volcanic eruption around 1800 years ago, volcanic debris blocked the original channel and forced the river to change directions, to west and then north.    The Waikato River begins its journey in the central north volcanic […]

Welcome to the Art Deco capital of the world. Napier’s extensive collection of Art Deco buildings has earned it this title, giving the city a unique style and attracting thousands of tourists each year, particularly during the renowned Art Deco Festival. In 1931, New Zealand suffered one of its deadliest natural disasters when a 7.8 […]