What is Matariki?
Matariki celebrations seem to have popped up on the Kiwi calendar recently, as a time to gather and celebrate in the middle of our chilly winter. It's always a very special time of year for us at Tamaki - steeped…
Merry Kirihimete! Christmas in New Zealand
Christmas in New Zealand is without snow, ice and cold. It’s summer and of course it is different from the Northern Hemisphere with Santa struggling without snow for his sleigh and hot Christmas dinners being replaced with BBQs and fun…
How to create a Hangi
How to create a Hangi A unique way of cooking food using the earth’s elements, creating or enjoying a Hangi gives an authentic taste of Maori Culture in New Zealand. What is a Hangi? Pronounced “hungi”, this traditional Maori meal…
What to do in Rotorua – a 3 day itinerary
What to do in Rotorua – a 3 day itinerary Ask any person about to visit New Zealand which places they’re most excited about, and the answer is bound to include Rotorua. A compelling mix of welcoming Maori culture, geothermal…