Whakatane is located approximately 2 hours and 20 minutes south of Hicks Bay Motel. Nestled near the coastline of the Bay of Plenty lies an important Whakatane historical landmark: Pohaturoa Rock. Whakatane Historical Landmark This beautiful Whakatane historical landmark holds …
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September 03, 2018
The Queen’s Birthday is a public holiday celebrated in many Commonwealth countries around the world, including Australia, Gibraltar and New Zealand. Interestingly, each territory celebrates this holiday on a different date which isn’t actually the date of the Queen’s birthday. …
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June 03, 2018
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Haka, by definition, is simply a song with dance, or a dance. Traditional Maori haka is rich with meaning, and performed with passion. According to Legend… Tama-nui-to-ra (the sun god) had two wives – Hine-takurua (“Winter Maid”) and Hine-raumati (“Summer …
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March 27, 2017
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The recent 7.8 magnitude earthquake in New Zealand is the biggest quake since the Dusky Sound rattle of July 2009. The earthquake struck just after midnight Monday near Kaikoura, a coastal city located northeast of Christchurch, NZ. This quake left …
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November 17, 2016
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Gisborne is one of the best places for a leisurely walkabout in New Zealand. While you can start anywhere along the trail, the best place to begin your Gisborne walkabout is at the Gisborne Information Centre (209 Grey St.). This …
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July 31, 2016
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