Country Archive
Gold Rush, 1860
Date: 12/20/2006A prospector, William Fox, followed the Kawarau River and stopped at Queenstown Station for provisions, planning to prospect the Arrow River for alluvial gold.
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Wellington-the San Francisco of the South Pacific…at half the cost
Date: 11/01/2006
New Zealand-an English-speaking country with mountain ranges and ski resorts that rival those in the Swiss Alps; fiords and geothermal hot springs; plus beautiful golden sand beaches. This affordable paradise also boasts a stable democracy, almost no corruption, and a great medical system. Furthermore, its people are laid-back, friendly, and open.
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Snowbird's Adventure in Wonderland
Date: 07/28/2006Pop quiz for you: Which country offers you an endless summer?
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Win a new life in New Zealand
Date: 11/01/2005
Last year, Napier City, New Zealand, ran a "Win a Life" competition. The winners, a family of four from England, were presented with airfares, accommodation, a job, and a car. They have now settled permanently, as have 100 other competitors who were offered jobs without the extra perks.
Read OnMoving to Middle Earth
Date: 09/24/2004Although it's nigh on impossible for the average Joe to establish full-time residency in New Zealand...the country is nonetheless in need of people with certain skills.
Read OnThe Most English City Down Under
Date: 08/24/2004Strolling along the Avon river, I enjoyed Hagley Park's autumnal colors.
Read OnNew Zealand's Best Mussels
Date: 06/15/2004For US$10, you get a whole cauldron full of steamers.
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