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Culture Kiwi: Is it a bird. Is it a fruit? What’s in a name? Quite a bit when it comes to tracing the origin of the nickname ‘Kiwis’ for New Zealanders.

Culture The Kiwi Burger that contains no kiwi Would you eat your national bird? Well, if the feathered friend in question was a turkey or a chicken then maybe, but surely not a cute, cuddly kiwi? Although, when you hear the term Kiwi burger, you...

Culture The Sauvignon Blanc capital of the world In 1979, two New Zealanders dreamed of creating a new style of wine. Now New Zealand is synonymous with the world’s best Sauvignon Blanc.

Culture Foodie? 5 things about Kiwi food New Zealand grows some of the freshest, tastiest, purest, and yummiest produce in the world. Here are 5 reasons why their food is some of the best you’ll eat.

Culture It's time you had a Kiwi summer When it’s all snow, dark days, and freezing cold in the northern hemisphere, there’s something magical happening in New Zealand, which will blow your mind.

Culture Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori Te Reo, Māori is the indigenous language of Aotearoa, New Zealand and is one of three official languages.

Culture The shellfish shuffle With the 9th longest coastline in the world, it’s no surprise that there’s an abundance of shellfish in New Zealand, and even less of a surprise that they’re a staple of Kiwi cuisine. And to get your...

Culture How do you tell it's a New Year without a... Māori are the indigenous people of New Zealand. Matariki is the Māori name for the cluster of stars visible in our night sky at a specific time of the year. This cluster of stars is also known as the...

Culture Are pies the national dish of New Zealand? Some would say it’s fush and chups. But we beg to differ. The tasty pie is widely regarded as a New Zealand culinary icon and staple. It comes pipin’ hot with crispy pastry and chock full of a...