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New Zealand celebrates women's suffrage

In 1893, Aotearoa New Zealand became the first self-governing country in the world where women won the right to vote. More than 130 years later, that milestone remains an important part of the country’s story.

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World of WearableArt: Where Creativity Comes to Life

Every spring, something extraordinary happens in Wellington, New Zealand. For three weeks, the capital transforms into a gathering place for dreamers, makers, innovators, and curious creatives drawn from around the globe to experience World of WearableArt (WOW), an internationally acclaimed celebration of wearable art unlike anything else on earth.

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Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori

Te reo Māori is the indigenous language of Aotearoa New Zealand and is one of our official languages.

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Bird of the Year 2026

Every year, New Zealanders take part in a unique conservation campaign that celebrates the country's native birds. In 2026, Bird of the Year returns with a playful election theme, inviting people to vote for their favourite feathered friend.

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Smart ideas that are saving a species

Creativity is helping save one of New Zealand’s most endangered birds. Through dedicated conservation efforts, New Zealanders are working to bring the kākāpō, our endemic, charismatic, and nocturnal flightless parrot, back from the brink of extinction.

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Iconic Shellfish of Aotearoa New Zealand: A Culinary Delight

With the ninth longest coastline in the world, it’s no surprise that there’s an abundance of shellfish in Aotearoa New Zealand. It will be even less of a surprise that they’re an iconic part of New Zealand’s food scene.