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New Zealand’s place to stand in Europe

The northern French town of Le Quesnoy is home to the New Zealand Liberation Museum – Te Arawhata. With an immersive visitor experience created by Wētā Workshop, the Museum honours those who died in World War One, the freedom they fought for, the friendship we share with France and our hope for a better future.

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How do you tell it's a New Year without a calendar?

Under the maramataka, the Māori lunar calendar, the reappearance of Matariki in the mid-winter night sky heralds the start of a New Year.

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Proud to be a Rainbow Nation

New Zealand has a reputation as a forward-thinking, tolerant country with progressive views, and is consistently rated as a world-leader in LGBTQI+ rights. New Zealand has a lot to be proud about. We are an inclusive society that earned the reputation as the ‘social laboratory of the world’. This is supported by historical and present-day legislative changes and global rankings, and showcases the values that New Zealand is proud of: caring for people and place.

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Mānuka a honey of a plant

New Zealand is a special place, populated by an incredible array of unique fauna and flora. None more incredible than the amazing Mānuka tree. It’s been around for centuries, dating back to early Māori settlers in New Zealand who used it for, well, just about everything.

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New Zealand Music Month 2025 | Te Marama Puoro o Aotearoa

Every May, New Zealanders across the globe unite to celebrate the vibrant, diverse music that defines Aotearoa New Zealand. From Māori songs (waiata) and indie rock to hip hop and pop, New Zealand Music Month showcases local music and the artists behind it, both at home and on the world stage.

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Welcome to the Sauvignon Blanc capital of the world

In 1979, a New Zealander dreamed of creating a new style of wine we now call Sauvignon Blanc. Now, New Zealand is famous as the Sauvignon Blanc capital of the world.