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Legendary New Zealand hop-on hop-off bus adventure tour, Kiwi Experience, was awarded Best Tour Operator and Best Transport Operator at the Golden Backpack Awards in Sydney on Thursday night.

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New Zealand's newest Superhero - the PlaceMakers Blue Streak – pulled out all the stops this September and played a key role in propelling PlaceMakers to raise $1Million for the Prostate Cancer Foundation, since partnering with the charity four years ago.

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To celebrate the most hair-raising holiday of the year, Halloween, MOTAT will be transforming its historic surroundings into a night of thrills and chills for the whole family at its Victorian ‘Olde Hallow’s Eve’ event on Saturday the 27th of October.

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NORTHLAND — Coastguard Whangaruru volunteer, Alex Wakefield was acknowledged at the National Coastguard Gala Awards Evening held in Rotorua on Saturday night, where he was awarded Coastguard Rescue Vessel Volunteer of the Year for 2012.

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CANTERBURY —   Tony Lister from Timaru has been described by his peers as the ‘linchpin of Coastguard South Canterbury.’ His extraordinary contribution spanning 16 years has been acknowledged at the National Coastguard Gala Awards Evening, held in Rotorua on Saturday night where he was awarded Volunteer of the Year for 2012.

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TARANAKI —   A courageous rescue effort from Coastguard South Taranaki has resulted in the Unit receiving the 'Rescue of the Year' Award at the National Coastguard Gala Awards Evening, held in Rotorua on Saturday night.

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TARANAKI —   New Plymouth based Coastguard Taranaki volunteer, Nigel Hayton has been named as the Telstraclear Coastguard Operational Volunteer of the Year at the National Coastguard Gala Awards Evening, held in Rotorua on Saturday night.

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CANTERBURY —   Andrew McGregor from Coastguard Canterbury Air Patrol has received the Air Patrol Volunteer of the Year Award at the National Coastguard Gala Awards Evening, held in Rotorua on Saturday night.

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 Fonterra Foodservice’s Proud to be a Chef opens for business in 2012 Young New Zealand trainee chefs are invited to vie for the opportunity of a lifetime with the fourth annual Fonterra Proud to be a Chef programme, proudly hosted by Fonterra’s Foodservice division.

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From the beaches of Goat Island and the slopes of Mount Eden to the hallowed soil of Eden Park, New Zealand is filled with both natural and man-made wonders.

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Last year we searched for Father's Day more than ever before, but 2012 is set to be dad's year.  With search numbers getting higher each year (after a significant dip in 2007), Kiwis are embracing the occasion and looking for creative ways to thank dad.

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Trimming hedges and shrubs, cutting topiary and box-hedging are all jobs you can fear no longer thanks to the new, lighter than ever HS 46 C-E and HS 56 C-E hedge trimmers from STIHL.

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Google has crunched the numbers to bring you the top Olympic athletes that New Zealanders have sought out on the search engine.

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Jaffas will be sporting a new black and white look as they race down the world’s steepest street – Baldwin Street – this black Friday to mark the end of the 12th annual Dunedin Cadbury Chocolate Carnival.

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New Zealand Olympic hero Danyon Loader came face-to-face with a chocolate version of himself at today's launch of the Chocolate New Zealand Olympic Hall of Fame - the newest attraction at the 12th annual Dunedin Cadbury Chocolate Carnival, 7-13 July.

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WELLINGTON CITY — Icebreaker has appointed Air New Zealand Chief Executive Officer Rob Fyfe as a Director, effective from July 1, 2012.

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Boaties in the Maraetai area will notice a new look for Coastguard Maraetai as they continue to assist boaties on the water with their new purpose built rescue vessel.

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Cyber crime costs New Zealand an estimated $625 million¹ last year with more than 2,000 Kiwis affected every day by computer viruses and malware, credit card fraud, online scams, phishing and identity theft.

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Budget conscious Kiwis looking for more affordable holiday options could provide a much needed boost to the domestic tourism industry says AA Tourism.

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Flavoured milk is fast becoming a favourite with athletes around the world and Black Sticks Defender Andy Hayward is the latest to discover the benefits thanks to support from New Zealand's favourite flavoured milk brand, PRIMO.

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Boaties in the region will soon benefit from the sponsorship of the Coastguard Nelson Unit by local business First National Real Estate and a newly operational Coastguard vessel.

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The New Zealand women's hockey team is finding the prospect of being on the world stage a lot easier to digest thanks to support from, Symbio™ ProBalance yoghurt.

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AUCKLAND CITY — Maintaining MOTAT as New Zealand’s leading transport and technology museum is a huge undertaking – a task that would be impossible without a loyal team of over 300 volunteers.

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The local tourism industry must take heed of how the growing use of online reviews is influencing decision making and customer spend, says AA Tourism.

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Coastguard Howick presented Westfield Pakuranga with a Certificate of Appreciation last week after receiving a generous donation.

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AUCKLAND — After a successful first season in 2011, New Zealand's leading campervan brand Britz is delighted to announce that it will continue its sponsorship of Auckland Rugby's Premier Club Rugby grade for the 2012 season.

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AUCKLAND CITY — If the patchy summer is anything to go by, weather is not likely to hamper travel plans this Easter, according to a recent survey commissioned by AA Tourism.

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AUCKLAND — Coastguard Waiheke volunteer Bonnie Watts has been awarded an Outward Bound scholarship in recognition of her dedication and contribution to the organisation.

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TARANAKI — Coastguard South Taranaki volunteer Gareth Read has been awarded an Outward Bound scholarship in recognition of his dedication and contribution to the organisation.

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Coastguard Howick volunteer Ian Gibson has been awarded an Outward Bound scholarship in recognition of his dedication and contribution to the organisation.

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WAIKATO — The Easter Bunny will be hopping over to Waitomo next month and leaving plenty of Easter eggs for treasure hunters on the next Cave Kids school holiday programme.

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AUCKLAND CITY — Ever wondered what it might be like to be a soldier in war? MOTAT is challenging you to step back in time on 17-18 March to come face to face with a turbulent part of history at its annual Military Weekend.

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New Zealand's leading campervan brand, Britz is delighted to announce an exciting new sponsorship deal with the inaugural team cycling event, Tour of New Zealand.

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Tourism Malaysia is giving Kiwis travelling to Malaysia during 23-25 March a chance to watch all of the action at the 2012 Formula 1 Petronas Malaysia Grand Prix in Kuala Lumpur for free.

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“Would you like salad or fries with your meal?” is the new question on the lips of McDonald’s crew across the country from today.

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Travellers who are eco conscious or simply have a love of the great outdoors, can now sign up to help keep New Zealand beautiful with a new trip from Kiwi Experience, New Zealand’s legendary hop-on, hop-off ‘green’ bus adventure company.

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One lucky Kiwi who books a Qantas International Sale flight and registers online will have the chance to win a fantastic travel prize for two to the Noosa International Food and Wine Festival.

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The new Coastguard Air Patrol proved its worth in gold yesterday, Sunday 12 February, after a successful search and rescue mission for a missing diver off the coast of Marsden Cove yesterday afternoon.

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Coastguard is hoping to reduce the number of fatalities and boat capsizes on the Manukau Bar this summer by hosting an educational Manukau Bar Awareness Day on Sunday, February 26.

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Coastguard’s North Shore Unit will be going from the deep blue to the golf green for its inaugural Golf Day fundraising drive next Friday 17 February.

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Qantas is taking the excitement generated at the Wellington Rugby Sevens global as the participating teams departed for their next stop yesterday – Las Vegas! Qantas New Zealand secured the opportunity to fly Australia, England, Canada, USA, Argentina, South Africa, Kenya and Japan to the Vegas Sevens which take place this week from 10-12 February.

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Coastguard is reminding boaties to be vigilant after responding to a high spate of distress calls in recent days due to the fine weather enticing Kiwis onto the water.

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Tony Han, optometrist from Specsavers Mt Maunganui is about to start trials on a potential treatment for age-related macular degeneration.

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Popular MORE FM radio host and TV presenter Clarke Gayford sampled the beauty of New Zealand’s underworld yesterday during his time in Waitomo as part of The Great Pascall Road Trip.

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The recent boating accident which claimed two lives in the Foveaux Strait is a stark reminder that boaties must prepare and communicate before heading out on the water, says Coastguard.

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WHANGANUI — Coastguard Wanganui is ‘lighting the way’ to help save lives at sea by giving away 380 Cyalume (glow) sticks at the annual Wanganui-Manawatu Sea Fishing Club competition, held from 21-23 January.

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Icebreaker, the New Zealand company that pioneered the merino wool adventure apparel category, today announced it was opening its secondstore in New York City.

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Stephen Clews from Coastguard Whakatane has received the Operational Volunteer of the Year Award at the National Coastguard Awards Dinner, held in Nelson on Saturday.

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Doug Griffin from Coastguard West Coast has received the Volunteer of the Year Award for his outstanding commitment to the organisation at the National Coastguard Awards Dinner, held in Nelson on Saturday.

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Nelson Colyer from Coastguard Canterbury has received the Rescue Vessel Volunteer of the Year Award at the National Coastguard Awards Dinner, held in Nelson on Saturday.

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The extraordinary efforts of Coastguard volunteers going above and beyond to keep Kiwis safe on the water over the past 12 months, was been recognised at the 2011 National Coastguard Awards last night in Nelson.

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Warren Dooney from Coastguard Auckland Air Patrol has received the Air Patrol Volunteer of the Year Award at the National Coastguard Awards Dinner, held in Nelson on Saturday.

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Canterbury, Sumner Lifeboat, Waimakariri Ashley, Canterbury Air Patrol and Kaikoura Coastguard units received a special commendation for their outstanding efforts during the earthquake recovery at the annual National Coastguard Awards Dinner, held in Nelson on Saturday.

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Be seen for all the right reasons with the new range of bright, eyecatching colours from Icebreaker.

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Coastguard is working to save more lives at sea by strengthening its international ties with New Caledonia through the signing of a Memorandum of Intent (MOI) aimed to foster training and resource between the two nations.

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Kiwi Experience, New Zealand’s legendary hop-on, hop-off bus adventure network has won its fourth Golden Backpacker Award in the Best Tour Operator New Zealand category during a gala dinner in Sydney recently.

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This summer boaties have the opportunity to learn more about popular anchorage spots in the Hauraki Gulf with Coastguard Northern Region’s popular education cruises.

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AUCKLAND CITY — Maui Motorhomes are giving curious travellers the opportunity to see firsthand the luxurious interiors, spacious living areas and smart decor of their Motorhomes, at a viewing day to be held next month, just in time for those planning summer travel.

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KAWHIA — Coastguard’s Kawhia Bar Awareness Day proved once again to be a popular event for boaties on Sunday with over 70 people attending.

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Mandarin speakers can now access Coastguard Northern Region’s valuable Marine VHF Radio and Day Skippers courses which will run in partnership with WaterSafe Auckland and ACC.

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SKYHAWK RE-ASSEMBLY BY ROYAL NEW ZEALAND AIR FORCE OPEN TO PUBLIC A new RNZAF Skyhawk will soon be welcomed to the vast aviation collection at MOTAT.

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Labour weekend traditionally marks the start of summer so Coastguard is urging boaties to make safety checks a priority to ensure everyone is safe on the water.

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For one night only MOTAT will be transforming its historic Victorian surroundings into a spooky and haunted affair.

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See more of the country for less when you book a Maui Motorhome this month.

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TAURANGA — Crew from Coastguard’s Waihi Beach Unit put their skills to the test on Wednesday night during a training exercise involving Rena, the stricken container vessel which hit the Astrolabe Reef in the Tauranga Harbour on Wednesday morning.

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COROMANDEL — Life is a beach with Kiwi Experience tours, and the new stops with New Zealand’s legendary hop-on, hop-off bus adventure company means travellers can visit two of the world’s best.

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Te Atatu MP and Labour party spokesperson for Auckland issues, Phil Twyford, was shown first hand by Coastguard what it takes to keep Aucklander’s safe on the water today.

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After a sell-out first season, Cave Kids is back, offering a school holiday programme for adventure-seeking Kiwi kids, hosted by Discover Waitomo this October.

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Coastguard units in the southern region are once again pooling their resources and expertise to participate in a full-scale Search and Rescue Exercise (SAREX) in Southland this weekend.

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WELLINGTON CITY — Barney Toy from Auckland’s Suite Bar is jetting off to Jamaica after being crowned the winner of Appleton Estate Rum’s fifth National Cocktail Invitational last night at Wellington’s Matterhorn bar.

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NORTHLAND — All Blacks Conrad Smith, Corey Flynn, Adam Thomson and Anthony Boric took time out to explore the dark depths of Ruakuri Cave during their time in Waitomo today.

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KAIKOURA — Kaikoura Coastguard volunteers, along with other Search and Rescue agencies in the region, are joining together to put their skills to the test during a full-scale Search and Rescue Exercise (SAREX) this Sunday.

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TAUPO — Volunteers from Coastguard Eastern Region’s Taupo, Whakatane, Tauranga and Maketu Units were recognised at the annual awards ceremony today to recognise their efforts in helping to keep New Zealanders safe at sea.

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Nothing says classic Kiwi holiday like a caravan, and now leading New Zealand motorhome and caravan manufacturer Motek (formerly Ci Munro) is unveiling a new range of the iconic Oxford caravan.

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Some of the country’s top bar tenders are competing for the top prize at Appleton Estate Rum’s fifth Cocktail Invitational over the next week.

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Experience a unique opportunity to enjoy bubbles, gourmet Kiwi fare, breathtaking music in the world famous Cathedral Cave and a boat ride through a glowworm grotto with Savour and Sound – a Waitomo Glowworm Caves dining experience.

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WANAKA — Coastguard is proud to announce that more Kiwis will be safer on the water thanks to the addition of two new Units to its Southern Region in Mackenzie Lakes and Wanaka Lakes.

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CANTERBURY — Coastguard units who lent a helping hand in the aftermath of the Canterbury earthquake have been thanked for their efforts by fuel company, Caltex.

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It’s the biggest sporting event this year, it’s the talk of the town and it’s happening here in New Zealand, so whether you’re a tourist visiting stunning New Zealand or a Kiwi lucky enough to already live here, join in the spirit of this global event, the Kiwi Experience way.

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Leaving the hustle and bustle of the city behind has never been easier thanks to Maui Motorhomes' weekend ShortBreak package.

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Coastguard New Zealand is launching its inaugural MayDay fundraising appeal on Sunday 1 May and is calling on Kiwis to show their support for the charity and its many volunteers.

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