New Zealand may not have much history, but what it does have can be fascinating. Since moving to New Zealand, I’ve been to many different historical places, from museums to heritage sites. The following list features the places that have really stuck in my memory. That means they must be Read more…
Yes, it’s true. Some parts of New Zealand are so beautiful you’d be forgiven for thinking you’d wandered into a fantasy story. No wonder so many fantasy films and television series are shot here. Here’s a list of the top ten… List compiled by Abigail Simpson
New Zealand is one of the most secular countries in the world. Less than half of the population identify as Christian, according to the 2013 census. Almost as many people declare no religion at all, and even of those who say they are Christian, only about 15% actually go to Read more…
Chances are you’ve heard the words ‘crazy’ and ‘Kiwi’ in the same sentence. This is because New Zealanders are insane. No concern for personal safety, they throw themselves headlong into their obsessions, combining inherent ingenuity with mad optimism. Kiwis can conquer the world with a piece of number 8 wire, Read more…
Every country has its slang – its silly words and phrases that make absolutely no sense to outsiders – and New Zealand is no exception. Here’s a list of ten of the silly words and phrases that Kiwis say, of which I had to hastily make sense when we emigrated from England, Read more…
I moved to New Zealand with my family when I was ten years old. At first, I hated my parents for wrenching me away from Mother England, but now I wouldn’t have it any other way. New Zealand is a great country to live in and here’s why: Nice weather Read more…
For a small country, New Zealand exports a lot of people. Here are ten Kiwis that you might not actually have known were Kiwis. (Unless you are a Kiwi, in which case you probably did know.) Russell Crowe Russell Crowe is a bigtime Hollywood actor, best known for playing the gladiator Read more…