Aotearoa Today

Jun 27

Jun 27 Rotorua tourism shines bright with Four Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards

Rotorua is bursting with pride as three of its premier tourism attractions have been honoured with four prestigious Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards, highlighting the city's unparalleled experiences and natural beauty.

Rotorua Canopy Tours’ Original Tour has set an exceptional standard, earning two coveted Best of the Best Things to Do awards. It clinched the number one spot in the Top Experiences New Zealand category and achieved an impressive 10th place in the Nature & Outdoors – World category. This recognition underscores Rotorua Canopy Tours’ commitment to providing unforgettable adventures while showcasing the region's stunning environment.

Aug 27

Aug 27 HOW BROXH_ CARVED OUT TWITCH STARDOM WITH A CHISEL AND TWO BITS OF STRING

Tony Cutting

Liam Ratana - Redbull

We visit New Zealand's newest Twitch star Broxh_ at his home in Rotorua. He shares his passion for whakairo (carving) with us, as well as talking about what the newfound fame means for him and his small whanau.

Nov 29

Nov 29 Ki Te Hoe Waka Paddle Rotorua tourism - New Venture Launches today

Tony Cutting

Ki Te Hoe Waka Paddle

Ki Te Hoe Waka Paddle Rotorua is a 1 ½ hr waka experience on Lake Rotorua, they take visitors in a 9m 14 seater waka taurua (double-hulled waka) from the Rotorua lakefront to the village of Ohinemutu, sharing waka culture and stories of the area.

Sep 12, 2024

Whittaker’s indulges fruit lovers with two new Artisan Collection flavours

Whittaker’s is delighted to bring back two fruit lovers’ favourites, Raspberry & New Zealand Strawberry 100g, and Gisborne Orange & Hazelnut 100g, now showcasing local ingredients, as part of its core New Zealand Artisan Collection.

Aug 22, 2024

Ready, steady, fish! Freshwater season licenses now on sale

Fishing licences are on sale today as anticipation builds for the upcoming season. “Spring is on its way, and today marks a key date in the diary for keen anglers,” said Fish & Game New Zealand chief executive Corina Jordan. “With the season starting on October 1, it’s a good idea for anglers to get in early and grab their licence so they can focus on sorting their gear and planning trips with friends.

Aug 8, 2024

Spawning monitoring – measuring to manage

Fish & Game staff throughout the country are busy conducting spawning surveys for trout and salmon to ensure there are sustainable fisheries for the future and to check up on stream and river health. Fish & Game New Zealand chief executive Corina Jordan said there were a range of ways to monitor spawning, from using fish traps to walking up a stream and counting.

Jul 31, 2024

Featured Artist - Catherine Macdonald

New Zealand artist Catherine Macdonald creates drawings & prints, makes & illustrates objects & furniture, and writes, illustrates & publishes books.

Artwork - Just as they fall (Catherine MacDonald)

Jul 11, 2024

Featured Artist - Kimbra Taylor

Kimbra has a Diploma in Visual Communications from the Wellington School of Design and a teacher's certificate.

“I worked in an advertising agency as an illustrator and visualiser, The Evening Post as an illustrator and then became a freelance illustrator. I worked with Thomas Nelson publishing firm and illustrated many children's books. One of the paintings from a book I illustrated was given to the author for her birthday. I felt very honoured and delighted to be able to share this with her as a gift.” Kimbra shares

Appointments to the New Zealand Game Bird Habitat Trust Board

The Minister for Hunting and Fishing, Hon. Todd McClay, has appointed board members to the New Zealand Game Bird Habitat Trust. The Game Bird Habitat Trust is an independent public entity established under the Wildlife Act 1953. Its functions include improving New Zealand’s game bird habitat and the habitat of other wildlife.

Jul 4, 2024

Featured Artist - Jane Comben of Pogo Design

“When I moved to NZ, I ended up in Wellington. There was much less packaging work so I moved into print design and branding, and the more government-focused work of the Wellington market.

After working in agencies, I created Pogo Design when my son was school-age. I wanted the flexibility to manage school holidays etc. I often tell people my biggest work success to date is walking my son through the gate of the local school.” – Jane

Whittaker’s celebrates the people behind their chocolate this World Chocolate Day

World Chocolate Day on 7 July is a chance for Whittaker’s to celebrate our relationships with our cocoa farmers and other ingredient suppliers in New Zealand and around the world, staff at our one factory in Porirua, our ethical sourcing partners, our local community and our Chocolate Lovers.

Game bird hunters and anglers encouraged to enrol ahead of Fish & Game elections

Licensed anglers and game-bird hunters are being urged to enrol so they can vote in the upcoming Fish & Game elections.

New Zealand’s 12 regional Fish & Game Councils are elected by licence holders every three years and voting in the 2024 election opens on 19 September.

Licence holders must register to be on the electoral roll to be eligible to vote in their region.

Jun 28, 2024

A Matariki Gift from Artist Helen Casey

With Matariki upon us and School Holidays just around the corner we hope to create a tradition with some of New Zealand’s finest Artists that helps make this time memorable for Whanau across Aotearoa / New Zealand.

Down the Magic Morepork is a colouring in project for Matariki.

Aotearoa Today is a collective of bloggers, writers and contributors that provide stories, interviews, blogs and press releases from around Aotearoa.

Jun 27 Rotorua tourism shines bright with Four Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards

Aug 27 HOW BROXH_ CARVED OUT TWITCH STARDOM WITH A CHISEL AND TWO BITS OF STRING

Nov 29 Ki Te Hoe Waka Paddle Rotorua tourism - New Venture Launches today

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