Summer It might sound or even feel strange to a lot of us, but in New Zealand Christmas is in the summertime. The festive vibes are still very much present, they might just be different to what you’re used to. […]
Pounamu: The Story Behind New Zealand Greenstone Also known as New Zealand jade or greenstone, you may be familiar with Aotearoa’s iconic pounamu already. It is a symbol of our country as familiar as the Kiwi bird and the mighty […]
Haka Tours A GUIDE TO: Kiwi Slang A New Land Traveling to a foreign land can be an adjustment – new sights, new sounds, new foods, new scenery and possibly even a new language. New Zealand’s language can be especially […]
An Instagrammer’s Guide to Visiting New Zealand So You’re Thinking About Visiting New Zealand? Here are 5 must-see locations to turn your insta-followers green with envy… The Church of The Good Shepherd, Lake Tekapo Set amidst the lake and mountains, […]
Auckland the City of Sails – here are twenty five things to do and see!
Auckland the City of Sails – here are twenty five things to do and see!
Considering people from New Zealand are often referred to as “Kiwi’s” (I’m not sure if this has stemmed from the fruit or the bird) – and due to the fact that Hakatours uses a Kiwi bird as it’s brand symbol, it seems natural that we do a bird blog. Here are 10 birds that you should be flying to see!
Craft beer is defined as being made in a traditional way by a small brewery so it seems natural that New Zealand follow trend. Ideas begun brewing, sheds and backyards became breweries and Kiwis got crafty.
Anzac Day – this year, 2018, marks the final year of WW100 commemorations – with four long years of conflict claiming the lives of millions of soldiers and civilians, coming to an end in 1918. Here is a background on Anzac Day, its significance to New Zealand and events near you.
Food is an expression of culture – traditional cuisine is passed through generations and is a means of cultural identity. New Zealand offers a unique hybrid of heart warming comfort food, with a strong focus on meat, poultry, seafood and seasonal vegetables, combined with the indigenous cooking styles of Māori. Here are 10 of our national delicacies!
