Meeting House, Te Papa, Wellington

“The Wharenui or (Meeting House) at Te Papa is called Te Hono Ki Hawaiki, meaning the links to Hawaiki, the traditional homelands of the Māori. The kinship groups it represents encompass all the iwi and other cultures whose treasures and stories are held at Te Papa.

Doubtful Sound, Fiordland

“Doubtful Sound is a large wilderness area of rugged peaks, rainforest and twisting, hidden inlets – all deep in the heart of Fiordland National Park. Known for its pristine beauty and wildlife, Doubtful Sound is the second largest of the 14 fiords in Fiordland National Park and is three times longer and 10 times larger than Milford […]

Sunset, Makara Beach

“Makara Beach is located on Wellington’s wild, south west coast exposed and frequently pounded by the prevailing gales. The little village near the shoreline is robust against the elements to house the local inhabitants, many of whom enjoy the close proximity to boating, fishing and diving.

Westside, Mt Aoraki/Mt Cook

“In Māori legend, Aoraki was a young boy who, along with his three brothers, were the sons of Rakinui, the Sky Father. On their voyage around the Papatuanuku, the Earth Mother, their canoe became stranded on a reef and tilted. Aoraki and his brothers climbed onto the top side of their canoe. However, the south […]

Sunset at Lake Wanaka

“Lake Wanaka is located in the Otago region of New Zealand. It’s New Zealand’s fourth largest lake, and estimated to be more than 300 m (980 ft) deep. Its name is Māori, a corruption of Oanaka meaning ‘The place of Anaka’, a local tribal chief).

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