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In this article we present you a traditional dance of the Maori –HAKA, which was used before battle. The Maori are the indigenous people of New Zealand. This dance presents one of the aspects of Maori culture. It is an expression of the passion, vigor and identity of the race.
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Located on the east coast of New Zealand’s North Island in the Hawke’s Bay area, roughly 400 kilometers southeast of Auckland. Ten kilometres to the south lies Hasting, Napier’s twin city. The two are sometimes known in New Zealand as “The Twin Cities”. Napier is dotted with vineyards and orchards wrapped in some of the most gorgeous farmland you’ll ever see. Napier is also the “Art Deco” capital of the world. After a 1931 earthquake flattened the city, most of Napier was rebuilt in Art Deco style. Hence, the city has some of the finest examples of Art Deco architecture in the world. Every year on the third week of February, locals and visitors dress to the nines. Hundreds of spit-and-polish vintage autos cruise along Marine Drive, big band music wafts through the air, and laughter is everywhere. As of 2007, Napier has been nominated for UNESCO status, the first cultural site in New Zealand to be nominated.

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The Museum of New Zealand “Te Papa Tongarewa” is the national museum of New Zealand. It is branded and commonly known as “Te Papa and Our Place”. “Te Papa Tongarewa” is broadly translatable as “the place of treasures of this land”. The main Te Papa building is on the waterfront in Wellington, on Cable Street. Inside the building are six storeys of exhibitions, cafes and gift shops dedicated to New Zealand’s culture and environment.

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Aoraki – New Zealand’s highest peak, is the majestic focal point of the Southern Alps, the “backbone” of the South Island. Aoraki/Mt Cook is New Zealand’s highest and largest mountain. Reaching a height of 3754 metres its shear size and massive bulk easily dwarf the surrounding peaks.
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Mark Twain described golf as “a good walk spoiled”.
Enjoy the sounds of golf – the swish of steel, the thwack of graphite on ball, the plop of ball in cup. Play the shots of your life reveling in the surrounding natural beauty.
New Zealand – offering silence, scenery, fresh clean air and of course world class golf courses with great golfing for all levels of golfer. The people are friendly, the golf experience is mesmerising, the golf courses are challenging, the golf accommodation is memorable and we would love to have you visit. If you are accompanying a golfer and don’t play golf, use our great ideas and suggestions for you to spend a fruitful time in New Zealand. We will design a program to match your interests or leave you to relax.
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New Zealand is divided into two main islands, North Island and South Island. To the south of South island there’s much smaller island called Stewart Island, but anyway, the most important islands are North and South, and between them there’s small sea called the Cook Straits. These majestic wilderness areas incorporate World Heritage Sites, fjords and glaciers, lakes, ski areas, rugged coastline, native forest, and world-class hiking tracks.
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Imagine long days of warm, leisurely pleasure with all your wishes catered for. Wake to a splendid breakfast and views of glistening lakes and rolling hills. Tee off on some of the most immaculately presented greens in the country or spend the day relaxing with not a care in the world. Finally, end the day with Chef Albert’s mouth watering cuisine, excellent wine, superb service and the deep comfort of your own villa of luxury.
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