Bogyung Lydia Ko was five when she first picked up a golf club. She was visiting Sydney when her aunt, Insook Hyon, gave her a 7-iron and a putter to play with. “I must have liked it, because when you’re that young, if you don’t like something you just toss it,” she said.
AJ Hackett, Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit, and Henry van Asch, Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit, are two adventurers that epitomise New Zealand’s spirit of innovation and eagerness to push the limits of what is possible. They achieved worldwide recognition by pioneering the world’s first commercial bungy jump operation in Queenstown, setting the stage for the town to become one of the world’s best adventure tourism destinations.
In Aotearoa New Zealand, the spirit of progressiveness and gender equality has been foundational for over a century. It’s a place that doesn’t just talk about equality – it’s something New Zealanders strive for and value.
New Zealand Story has been shortlisted in the 2023 City Nation Place Awards, recognising its work promoting Aotearoa New Zealand on the global stage.
Embark on a journey with 'Beyond The Bike,' a captivating five-part series that trails professional mountain bike athletes in New Zealand's Central Otago region.
