February 1, 2012
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Posted by: Liz Clark
The Friends of the PGA-NZ latest newsletter gives us the goods on golfing one of the world’s most beautiful courses with a totally pampered stay at China’s luxurious 5-star Mission Hills: Have you ever considered chartering your own Air New Zealand 747 for your next golf trip? Here is a great opportunity to do just [...]
January 19, 2012
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Posted by: Liz Clark
Terrace Downs launches its 2012 art offerings with a well-priced and aptly titled “Fashionably Passionate” exhibit by Nelson-based artist Deeanne Hobbs. Noted for exploring the passion of connecting art and fashion together, her creative works in mixed media uniquely meld modernity with revival images that harken back to an “Antique-Vintage” era. Exhibition curator Rachael Inch is [...]
July 28, 2011
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Posted by: Liz Clark
If approved, New Zealand’s first treetop walk will be built on the South Island in a West Coast native forest next year. It will be similar to those in Victoria, Tasmania and New South Wales, Australia:
July 13, 2011
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Posted by: Liz Clark
Of all the mountains in the world, New Zealand’s Maungatautari is unique. It’s the site of a unique wildlife conservation project to protect endangered species from preditors.
June 14, 2010
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Posted by: Liz Clark
Canadian senior golfer arrives in New Zealand with a backpack slung over his shoulder and golf clubs in tow to play as many courses as possible on his second visit to this Dream Destination.
October 16, 2009
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Posted by: Liz Clark
One of my favourite golf courses is Jack’s Point in the alpine wonderland near Queenstown on the South Island. “Tremendous course,” many say.
October 5, 2009
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Posted by: Liz Clark
Golfing challenges at Hanmer Springs are highlighted in Liz Clark’s book, “Birdies, Bogeys and Kiwis: Golfing around New Zealand.
September 30, 2009
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Posted by: Liz Clark
New Zealand coastal course at Paraparau Beach has “big teeth” – good scores are difficult to come by. Just hope no high winds blowing off the Tasman Sea.
September 20, 2009
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Posted by: Liz Clark
New Zealand’s southern coastal courses offer great opportunity to play golf and spot penguins.
September 13, 2009
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Posted by: Liz Clark
Exciting golf game in New Zealand set aside to take tranquil train ride – or so we thought!
September 13, 2009
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Posted by: Liz Clark
On what was once a Maori trail that later seemed to be paved in gold we pass a string of women’s brassieres of all shapes and sizes. Golf ahead? Or…
September 12, 2009
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Posted by: Liz Clark
Long after the golf fever subsided, the quiet rural community of Murchison had the misfortune to be near the epicentre of a major quake on 17 June 1929.