Inspired by seeing Wellington's Hurricanes win against South Africa's Bulls, and in fulfilment of Simone's wish to see the All Blacks perform the haka live, we went to see New Zealand face France last night. I'm not a rugby fan, but I sure felt patriotic and shared in the excitement of seeing the national team thrash France 61 to 10.
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A few brief notes on cars, fuel prices, parking, licensing, road code, the driving experience, and insurance.
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It is said that Wellington has more cafés and eateries per head of population than any other city in the world. But what can you buy to eat in, how good is it, and is it value-for-money?
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In a "world first" partnership, Google Earth now includes content from 100% Pure New Zealand, the official site of Tourism New Zealand.
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Visit 100% Pure New Zealand and you'll be sold the scenery but also a host of activities that make the most of it; New Zealand equals access to The Great Outdoors. The government actively promotes this image: most Kiwis live within 30 minutes of the coast; there are 14 national parks; you can ski 10 commercial fields; the country has more golf courses per capita than anywhere else; etc. We've been attempting to experience this ideal since our arrival, making the most of the warmer weather to enjoy various outdoor pursuits.
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When you leave your home country for any length of time it's natural to look for the tastes of home. As luck would have it, it's not too difficult to find German eats and treats in Wellington as Germany and New Zealand share a love of good food and drink.
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