About This Section
Practical information and personal discoveries from living in New Zealand. From Auckland and Wellington city guides to local outdoor brands, music, and money-saving travel hacks — these are the posts that dig into what makes NZ tick.
City Guides
Tips for Auckland and Wellington, from cafes to neighbourhoods.
Local Brands
Spotlight on NZ names like Kathmandu and up-and-coming affiliate companies.
Travel Hacks
Free car rentals, cheap flights, and ways to stretch your budget.
Latest Articles
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October 4, 2017
Warm Up at Rotorua's Free Kerosen Creek Natural Hot Spring
Rotorua is famous for its hot springs, and you don't need to pay for a resort — the free Kerosen Creek natural thermal spot is a hidden gem worth the trip.
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September 25, 2017
Relax with Fazerdaze, NZ's Dreamy Indie-Pop Singer
If you don't know any New Zealand artists, start with Fazerdaze — a 90s-tinged guitar-pop act that'll win you over.
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September 2017
S.L.I.C.E. — New Zealand's First Affiliate Company: A Must-See for NZ & AUS Bloggers
A look at S.L.I.C.E., a New Zealand-based affiliate marketing company that bloggers in the region should keep on their radar.
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September 2017
How to Rent a Car in New Zealand for Free — Petrol Included
Transfercar lets you relocate vehicles for rental companies at no cost, sometimes covering petrol, insurance, and even ferry crossings between the North and South Islands.
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2017
Spookers: One of Only Two Haunted Houses in the Southern Hemisphere Is Terrifying
New Zealand is home to Spookers, a genuinely frightening haunted-house attraction — one of only two in the entire Southern Hemisphere.
Quick Tips
- Cheap flights: Check Grabaseat, Air New Zealand's discount ticket site, for deals on domestic and international routes.
- Outdoor gear: Kathmandu is a go-to NZ outdoor brand — worth knowing before you stock up on camping or hiking kit.
- Free car relocation: Services like Transfercar let you move rental vehicles between cities at little or no cost.