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Chancellor Dome Overnight Hike – Fox Glacier

Brent Narbey

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1 June 2011

One of the most stunning natural wonders in New Zealand has to be Fox Glacier. At 13kms, Fox Glacier (Te Moeka o Tuawe) is the longest of the awe-inspiring West Coast glaciers, and its 36 square km neve is bigger than the size of Christchurch city! But to really experience what it has to offer you need to get near its head – and that’s a two-day trip.

Brent Narbey

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1 June 2011

Decoding the "kay-weay eksent"

Brent Narbey

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5 April 2011

Being one of the younger countries, its understandable that New Zealand spoken English has taken on its its own unique dialect. A conglomeration of accents including sprinklings of English, Irish, Scottish, Maori and dare I say it - Australian (probably because the first settlers to New Zealand other than the Maori were seal hunters "from across that ditch") and can make it hard for the untrained ear to decipher.

Brent Narbey

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5 April 2011

Rugby: New Zealand’s Obsession - A Brief history

Considered Fine Art in New Zealand: Blenheim artist Terry Stewart displays the rugby ball sculpture he created from spider web.

Brent Narbey

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1 March 2011

Essential reading for those planning a trip to New Zealand, the following ‘Rugby Trivia’ allows one to easily engage into a conversation with the natives.

Brent Narbey

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1 March 2011

Arthur's Pass Monster Sighting – Could a photo prove it still exists?

Brent Narbey

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1 February 2011

Scotland has Nessie, America - Sasquatch and the British have their Big Cats. Not to be outdone, little old New Zealand has a Bigfoot too … But this one is a lot taller and has feathers not hair – and we have a full skeleton! The tallest and heaviest bird that ever lived was the Emu-like Moa of New Zealand, which grew to a dizzying height of 12-14 ft and weighed in at 600 pounds. It was thought to have been hunted to extinction by 1400 AD. But some recent evidence suggests otherwise....

Brent Narbey

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1 February 2011

A Whale of a Time - New Zealand whale & dolphin watching

Brent Narbey

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20 November 2010

New Zealand is considered one of the cetacean (whales, dolphins and porpoises) watching hot-spots in the world. Given that at least 35 of the 80-odd different species can be found here, it is no wonder it has earned such a reputation.

Brent Narbey

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20 November 2010