Cutters Cove Resort Apartments, on the beachfront at Mount Maunganui, is a wonderful place to unwind.
On arrival you will be greeted by friendly hosts Lyn and Alan, and throughout your stay both will go out of their way to make you feel special.
The luxury apartments have uninterrupted views across the warm and sandy white [...]

Jumping out of an airplane at 12,000 ft is no mean feat, and I’m about to tackle it!
Ok, I’m not alone. I will be strapped to my Brazilian tandem master, of Taupo Tandem Skydiving, who assures me it’s like a “walk in the park” for him (he’s done thousands of jumps!). Still, it’s of little [...]

One of the nicest things about visiting Mount Maunganui in the Bay of Plenty is the combination of two of the greatest holiday pleasures: relaxing at the beach and indulging in great food and coffee. There’s no shortage of cafés in Mount Maunganui, from a selection in the main street to beachfront cafés along Marine [...]

What could be nicer at the end of the day than soaking in a deliciously hot salt water pool? Right at the base of the Mount, by the camping ground at the northern end of Mount Maunganui in the Bay of Plenty, the Mount Maunganui Hot Salt Water Pools have long been a popular draw-card. [...]

I’ve heard so much about the fantastic walk to the top of Mauao – the ‘Mount’ for which this place is named – that I’m really keen to try it, and since I’m staying for the weekend, now is the perfect chance. Saturday morning at Mount Maunganui in New Zealand’s Bay of Plenty dawns perfectly [...]

Access to the Tuatapere Hump Ridge Track is just about to get a lot easier with the opening of the new coastal road along the base of Blue Cliffs in Southland. The old road was subject to damage from storms and had washed out completely in some sections. The new road will be opened by the Hon Bill English, M.P. for Southland, on Saturday 7 November.

As usual, fantastic staging complemented the huge selection of incredible art-to-wear pieces. If you’re in Wellington in late September/early October, this is one show you shouldn’t miss. It’s a uniquely kiwi event featuring one-off pieces from artists around the globe, featuring themed sections such as Bizarre Bra, Illuminated Illusions, Man Unleashed and the ever-popular Children’s Section.