Archive for May, 2009
Spotlight on Sauvignon Blanc Wine – New Zealand Variety
Posted on 28. May, 2009 by Campbell.
New Zealand has emerged as a prime area for Sauvignon Blanc wines, and what they have accomplished is the envy of many world wine producing regions.
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Hapuku Lodge & Tree Houses on New Zealands South Island
Posted on 19. May, 2009 by Campbell.
Relaxing Journeys have recently added Hapuku Lodge to our range of boutique properties offered on our premium self drive tour range. Premium self drives touring the east coast of the South Island have the opportunity to experience this unique lodge. Situated in one of the most spectacular settings in New Zealand, nestled between the Kaikoura [...]
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Update on Swine Flu
Posted on 18. May, 2009 by Campbell.
Health authorities are warning that Influenza A (H1N1) remains of concern, although it has dropped out of the headlines. Border authorities are continuing to screen arriving passengers into New Zealand and a number of people remain in quarantine, although all New Zealanders with confirmed cases of H1N1 have recovered. Source: Tourism New Zealand
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Safe Close-up Glacier View
Posted on 08. May, 2009 by Campbell.
Tourists are now able to safely get up close for “spectacular” views of Franz Josef Glacier, which had for the past three years been much less accessible to visitors. The Otago Daily Times reports that a team from the Department of Conservation (DoC) and Franz Josef Glacier Guides have set up a new viewing area [...]
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New Zealand Swine Flu Update
Posted on 05. May, 2009 by Campbell.
The New Zealand government has moved quickly to respond to cases of Swine Flu in New Zealand. A small number of people in New Zealand have tested probable or are suspected of having the illness – all have been isolated and treated promptly. As soon as the Government was notified in late April of suspected [...]