Air New Zealand – Crazy About Rugby – Safety Video
August 22, 2010 – 9:55 am | 23 Comments

As we gear up for the 2011 Rugby World Cup, trust Air New Zealand to make over the in-flight safety video and here it is. Included are All Black players and coaches, commentators, fans and …

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Air New Zealand – Crazy About Rugby – Safety Video
August 22, 2010 – 9:55 am | 23 Comments

Air New Zealand – Crazy About Rugby – Safety Video

As we gear up for the 2011 Rugby World Cup, trust Air New Zealand to make over the in-flight safety video and here it is. Included are All Black players and coaches, commentators, fans and sundry others. Pay careful attention for the dig(s) at the Aussies……

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Tana and Petra do Auckland to the Bay of Islands (Video)
August 21, 2010 – 8:17 am | 2 Comments
Tana and Petra do Auckland to the Bay of Islands (Video)

Tana and Petra set off from Eden Park Auckland, where the final Rugby World Cup game will be held. Petra travels north to go sand boarding down spectacular sand dunes, and Tana heads …

The Electric Car Song (Video)
August 16, 2010 – 4:28 pm | 32 Comments
The Electric Car Song (Video)

Most of us at CityTV are greens so we are happy when an anthem comes along that expresses our interest in Electric Vehicles.
They Might Be Giants and the song is “Electric Car. Features vocals by …

Petra and Tana Visit Caves and Pools (Video)
August 6, 2010 – 3:38 pm | 29 Comments
Petra and Tana Visit Caves and Pools (Video)

Petra and Tana visit, Auckland, Rotorua, Hamilton and all points inbetween.
Petra then heads to the geothermal land of Rotorua, visiting Te Puia Maori Village and Polynesian Spas. Meanwhile, Tana heads to Hamilton to …

Tana and Petra Visit the Alpine Pacific Triangle (Video)
July 25, 2010 – 7:40 am | 21 Comments
Tana and Petra Visit the Alpine Pacific Triangle (Video)

On this rugby road trip, Tana and Petra cover the area known as the Alpine Pacific triangle – an amazing region which is full of contrasts. Departing from Christchurch on the east coast …

Photoblogging from Otago Peninsula (Video)
July 21, 2010 – 8:08 am | 26 Comments
Photoblogging from Otago Peninsula (Video)

Phototourism and Photoblogging is a growing past-time (and occupation) throughout the world and New Zealand is no exception. It is many varied and compelling landscapes and subjects within close reach of the main centers allow …

The Symphony of Busy Happiness
July 11, 2010 – 9:14 am | 37 Comments
The Symphony of Busy Happiness

One of the characteristics of summer time in New Zealand is the celebration of food and wine with all things outdoors. The festival is the weapon of choice. This is where hundreds, if not thousands …

Bollywood Comes to Queenstown (Video)
July 5, 2010 – 10:05 am | 24 Comments
Bollywood Comes to Queenstown (Video)

Queenstown is a lead character in Bollywood’s latest runaway box office hit, I Hate Luv Storys starring Imran Khan and Sonam Kapoor. Movie goers in India and across the world got to see Luv …

Otira Village for Sale
June 26, 2010 – 4:33 pm | 32 Comments
Otira Village for Sale

Otira (pronounced or-tear-ra) deep in the heart of the west coast of the South Island is up for sale. The small village (population 40), tucked into the foothills of the Southern Alps is on the …

Tana Touts Tourism on Trip (Video)
June 25, 2010 – 9:12 am | 6 Comments
Tana Touts Tourism on Trip (Video)

Tana Umaga and Petra Bagust take a quick tour through Christchurch in preparation for the 2011 rugby world cup.

Wind in the Willows Woos Wellington
June 22, 2010 – 7:06 am | 19 Comments
Wind in the Willows Woos Wellington

First the hobbits, then Narnia and Tintin, now Toad, Badger, Rat and Mole are to be brought to life by Weta Workshop of ‘Wellywood’ in a big-screen adaptation of The Wind in the …

NZ Maori take pride in history (Video)
June 19, 2010 – 6:39 am | 9 Comments
NZ Maori take pride in history (Video)

New Zealand Māori is a rugby union team that traditionally plays teams touring New Zealand. A prerequisite for playing in this team is that the player is to have Māori whakapapa. In …

Food Festival – A Taste of Wellington
June 18, 2010 – 9:47 am | 23 Comments
Food Festival – A Taste of Wellington

Positively Wellington Tourism and Grow Wellington have joined forces again for this years Wellington On a Plate, an annual festival of food to run from August 14-29th this year. Positively Wellington Tourism General Manager …

Maori All Black team welcomed in Rotorua before Irish test
June 16, 2010 – 8:05 am | 6 Comments
Maori All Black team welcomed in Rotorua before Irish test

The Maori All Blacks are welcomed in Rotorua prior to taking on Ireland in the second match of the Sealord New Zealand Maori Centenary Series on Friday night at the Rotorua International Stadium.

Aussie Claim Kiwi Victory
June 16, 2010 – 7:34 am | 13 Comments
Aussie Claim Kiwi Victory

Aussie daily The Sydney Morning Herald this morning claimed victory on behalf of the All Whites draw over Slovakia. The Aussies were miffed that New Zealand was able to extract a draw from Slovakia after …