Hey, all you travellers about to visit Queenstown, and wanting to experience a small but significant taste of Maori culture, make sure you check out the Kiwi Haka show.

Tickets for Island Rock have just been released, and they will be selling fast! Cruise to Urupukapuka Island for an evening of live music with ‘Northland Battle of the Bands’ winner Sam Bartells & Cover Band ‘Dirty Dozen’ featuring Lisa Crawley.

The Kiwi can-do attitude is exemplified in community events. Every year, there are literally thousands of local events, from school fairs to rodeos, the fabulous World of Wearable Art Awards to regular community markets and sporting events.

If you’re visiting Wellington, one of the hidden treasures you should take the time to visit is the Museum of Wellington City & Sea. It’s an eccentric little gem of a museum crammed with curios, stories and artefacts from Wellington’s rich history.