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New Zealand

12 articles
8 weird and wonderful spots to explore this year
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Looking for an adventure that’s a little bit different this year? We’ve got you. From ancient underg...

How to celebrate Christmas in the Southern Hemisphere (and why everyone should experience it once)
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Far from snuggling up in warm winter jackets, come December the Southern Hemisphere’s residents are ...

10 hidden gems in Auckland
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Geographically blessed on New Zealand’s north island, Auckland is dotted with over 50 volcano cones,...

10 things you should know before moving to Auckland
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Beautiful Auckland has appeared in many liveable city lists and recently came in third in the Mercer...

Gap Year Guide to Australia and New Zealand
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So you’re thinking of taking a gap year to explore Australia and New Zealand? Good on you – as the A...

10 reasons to love Auckland
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A nature-first city packed with beaches, harbors, islands, and 48 dormant volcanoes? It could only b...

10 things we bet you didn’t know about New Zealand
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A hobbit wonderland, a bungee jumper’s paradise and the home of the haka dance danced by the rugby t...

10 reasons why New Zealand is the new hot spot to study
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When planning to study abroad in the Southern Hemisphere, many students have their hearts set on Aus...

10 reasons to study English in New Zealand
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With a proud Māori heritage, awe-inspiring natural wonders, easy access to extreme sports, and Briti...

Australia vs. New Zealand: which is a better place to live?
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We see you over there, deciding between “Awesome” Australia and “Never-going-to-leave” New Zealand. ...

5 holiday destinations that are also great to live in
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Do you ever think to yourself ‘Oh boy, I could really get used to life here’ when you’re on holiday?...

The world’s friendliest city: Auckland infographic
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At the edge of the Pacific, on an island most people will spend at least a day traveling to, lies Au...