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For many people around the world New Zealand sounds like this mysterious land, full of spectacular natural wonders and Kiwis, which can refer to the fruit, the bird, and the people. Part of that comes, of course, from the fact that it was the set of the iconic Lord Of The Rings series, but anyone who’s ever stepped foot in the country knows that it’s way more than that.

If you haven’t had the chance to explore New Zealand yourself, you might have to do with browsing stuff online; but, since you’re already here, at least you won’t have to look too far.

Today we want to show you some things that make New Zealand special, covering everything from beautiful nature, to wonderful people, and equally as wonderful fauna, so if you’re curious to see what life there is like, wait no longer and scroll down to find some posts that sum it up best on the list below.

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Think About Your Neighbour Before You Vote. Good Luck To All

Think About Your Neighbour Before You Vote. Good Luck To All

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    Making Its Breed World Debut In New Zealand, Dubbed “The World's Cutest Sheep”

    Making Its Breed World Debut In New Zealand, Dubbed “The World's Cutest Sheep”

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    The Wings Of A Kea Parrot In New Zealand

    The Wings Of A Kea Parrot In New Zealand

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    According to the Tourism New Zealand website, New Zealand is a country with a history of Māori, European, Pacific Island, and Asian immigration, which is now home to roughly five million people.

    Out of the aforementioned, Māori were the first to arrive in New Zealand, having made their way from Hawaiki in canoes roughly 1,000 years ago.

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    New Zealand's 1news Prime-Time Anchor Oriini Kaipara Wears A Traditional Face Tattoo For Māori Women

    New Zealand's 1news Prime-Time Anchor Oriini Kaipara Wears A Traditional Face Tattoo For Māori Women

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    Passive Aggressive Plaque At Victoria University

    Passive Aggressive Plaque At Victoria University

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    The country consists of two main islands – the North Island and the South Island, the former of which is dominated by the Volcanic Plateau, an active volcanic and thermal area. Both of the two islands are adorned with rolling farmland, some adjacent to the mountain ranges running through the middle of the North Island and some – next to the Southern Alps in the South Island.

    In addition to the two main landmasses, New Zealand reportedly has around 600 smaller islands.

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    A Photoshoot Of Car Crash Survivors For A New Zealand Road Safety Campaign To Demonstrate How Seat Belts Saved Their Lives

    A Photoshoot Of Car Crash Survivors For A New Zealand Road Safety Campaign To Demonstrate How Seat Belts Saved Their Lives

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    Spencer's slave no longer
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    9 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This was an extremely powerful advertising campaign to promote the wearing of seatbelts whilst driving. Seatbelt injuries heal, dying doesn't.

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    This Time It Will Be Different

    This Time It Will Be Different

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    Pandarosa
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    9 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is BRILLIANT and I'm sending it to my friends immediately. Exact same thing as in Australia. So clever!

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    When Your Casual Kayaking Trip Suddenly Turns Into An Indiana Jones Movie. (New Zealand)

    When Your Casual Kayaking Trip Suddenly Turns Into An Indiana Jones Movie. (New Zealand)

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    As with most places in the world, there are countless reasons to visit New Zealand, from picturesque nature to exciting adventures and activities that the country has to offer.

    But New Zealand is definitely not like many other places in the world; it’s a unique country boasting glaciers next to wonderful beaches and surf spots, in addition to incredible sites, such as the Hot Water Beach.

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    The Newest Recruit Of New Zealand Police

    The Newest Recruit Of New Zealand Police

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    The Silver Fern Pin I Received When Granted Citizenship

    The Silver Fern Pin I Received When Granted Citizenship

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    While marvels of nature are undoubtedly some of the main attractions for travelers, certain man-made wonders are worth paying a visit to, too. And yes, that includes the sets of Lord Of The Rings, such as the town of Hobbiton. Featured in The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit films, the site is expected to greet around 570,000 visitors this season, 85% of whom travel from overseas, Waikato Business News reports.

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    New Zealand Police Have A Guinea Pig For A Mascot

    New Zealand Police Have A Guinea Pig For A Mascot

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    A Lonely Tree Under The Milky Way In Wanaka, New Zealand By Mike Mackinven

    A Lonely Tree Under The Milky Way In Wanaka, New Zealand By Mike Mackinven

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    For those who are not big fans of the Lord Of The Rings movies, visiting the set might not look that appealing. But even they must realize that for a huge LOTR enthusiast, few things would be more enthralling than roaming the locations where the gems of the early 2000s cinema were filmed.

    Luckily for them, the set is open for visitors, so immersing yourself into the world of Hobbiton is actually possible. A guided tour through the set typically includes visiting Bag End, Bagshot Row, the Millhouse, and Hobbit’s home, among other things, and allows you to catch a glimpse of the colorful Hobbit Hole doors and many more charming sights.

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    New Zealand’s Oldest Living Wwii Veteran Ron Hermanns (108) Standing In His Driveway, Anzac Day 2020

    New Zealand’s Oldest Living Wwii Veteran Ron Hermanns (108) Standing In His Driveway, Anzac Day 2020

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    Another unique attraction in New Zealand that might make you feel as if you stepped right into a movie is the spectacular Waitomo Glowworm Caves. Presented as Mother Nature’s lights display and one of New Zealand’s best natural attractions, the cave is dotted with thousands of glowworms (Arachnocampa luminosa) that radiate luminescent light, which, in the darkness of the cave, is surely a sight to behold.

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    Asperatus Clouds Over New Zealand

    Asperatus Clouds Over New Zealand

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    Echidna learns extreme ironing
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    9 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looking up a definition for this cloud, I found out there is a Cloud Appreciation Society - that's cool.

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    I Look Forward To The National Aquarium Of New Zealand's Naughty/Good Penguins Every Month!

    I Look Forward To The National Aquarium Of New Zealand's Naughty/Good Penguins Every Month!

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    Incredible Shot Of A Native New Zealand Kea By Wildlife Filmmaker Madeleine Brennan

     Incredible Shot Of A Native New Zealand Kea By Wildlife Filmmaker Madeleine Brennan

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    Shhh.. Don't Tell Them

    Shhh.. Don't Tell Them

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    R1MV4Superleggera
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    9 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The HUGE difference between a civilised country and some other uncivilised country, good for you NZ! Bravo!

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    #22

    There's A Giant Sculpture In New Zealand That Gives The Illusion Of Being A Cartoon Piece Of Paper On A Hilltop

    There's A Giant Sculpture In New Zealand That Gives The Illusion Of Being A Cartoon Piece Of Paper On A Hilltop

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    The Milky Way Burning Bright And Rising Over Lake Heron, New Zealand

    The Milky Way Burning Bright And Rising Over Lake Heron, New Zealand

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    Spencer's slave no longer
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    9 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I can see the Milky Way from my deck on a clear night. The night sky here is incredible to see.

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    #25

    Trees At New Zealand's Southernmost Tip Grow Sideways Because They're Constantly Swept By Antarctic Winds

    Trees At New Zealand's Southernmost Tip Grow Sideways Because They're Constantly Swept By Antarctic Winds

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    #27

    New Zealand Trucking Company Goes All Out For Their Christmas Card Photo

    New Zealand Trucking Company Goes All Out For Their Christmas Card Photo

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    This Pool Full Of Crystals In Nettlebed Cave, New Zealand. It’s Hundreds Of Metres Below The Ground, Far Beyond Where Natural Light Has Ever Penetrated

    This Pool Full Of Crystals In Nettlebed Cave, New Zealand. It’s Hundreds Of Metres Below The Ground, Far Beyond Where Natural Light Has Ever Penetrated

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    #29

    Maori Dancer At The National Kapa Haka Festival

    Maori Dancer At The National Kapa Haka Festival

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    #30

    So You Want To Move To New Zealand

    So You Want To Move To New Zealand

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    A Group Of Archaeologists Discovered A Claw Of A Bird (Flesh And Muscles Still Attached To It) While Digging Down In A Cave In New Zealand

    A Group Of Archaeologists Discovered A Claw Of A Bird (Flesh And Muscles Still Attached To It) While Digging Down In A Cave In New Zealand

    Later, the archaeologists confirmed that it is a foot of extinct bird moa which disappeared from earth some 700 - 800 years ago.

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    9 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You'll notice the moa left this world giving a certain hand gesture.

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    Summer Sunrise At Whananaki, New Zealand

    Summer Sunrise At Whananaki, New Zealand

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    The Glow Worms Are Absolutely Thriving With Reduced Tourist Numbers

    The Glow Worms Are Absolutely Thriving With Reduced Tourist Numbers

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    9 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Lots of places you can see them for free, if you know where to look.

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    #35

    Got To Pet A Kiwi Before It Was Released Into The Wild

    Got To Pet A Kiwi Before It Was Released Into The Wild

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    A Fork, A Spoon And A Moon... A Royal Spoonbill Sits Atop Of A Branch Basking In The Glow Of The Nearly Full Moon In Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand... Photo By Andrew Caldwell

    A Fork, A Spoon And A Moon... A Royal Spoonbill Sits Atop Of A Branch Basking In The Glow Of The Nearly Full Moon In Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand... Photo By Andrew Caldwell

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    It Only Takes About 3 Hours To Get From The East To West Coast Of New Zealand, But I Still Love To Stop Half Way For The Night And Photograph The Stars In Arthur's Pass

    It Only Takes About 3 Hours To Get From The East To West Coast Of New Zealand, But I Still Love To Stop Half Way For The Night And Photograph The Stars In Arthur's Pass

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    Terrifying. New Zealand Airport

    Terrifying. New Zealand Airport

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    R1MV4Superleggera
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    9 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yup! When me and my now Wife arrived there, she looked at me and said: "Darling, are you sure you bought the tickets correctly or what planet is this?" It was astonishing! And I explained to her that, it was just the beginning, NZ is utterly beautiful

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    Tauranga Billboard. Yes This Is Real

    Tauranga Billboard. Yes This Is Real

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    #41

    Lazer Kiwi In Ukraine. Never Been So Proud

    Lazer Kiwi In Ukraine. Never Been So Proud

    New Zealanders in a foreign legion flying the Lazer kiwi flag while defending Ukraine.

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    The Colour Of This Shark My Mate Caught Off The Coast Of New Zealand. It Was Released Afterwards

    The Colour Of This Shark My Mate Caught Off The Coast Of New Zealand. It Was Released Afterwards

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    Christchurch Police Ask Facebook For Information On A 23 Year Old Man Wanted For Arrest…

    Christchurch Police Ask Facebook For Information On A 23 Year Old Man Wanted For Arrest…

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    Giant Squid Washed Up On New Zealand Beach

    Giant Squid Washed Up On New Zealand Beach

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    #45

    We Made An Earth Sandwich! (Bread On Exact Opposite Points Of The Globe, Facing The Same Way At The Same Time And The Same Kind Of Bread)

    We Made An Earth Sandwich! (Bread On Exact Opposite Points Of The Globe, Facing The Same Way At The Same Time And The Same Kind Of Bread)

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    I'm A Kiwi

    I'm A Kiwi

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    Pandarosa
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    9 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Barbara has issues with an entire language, that's my laugh for the day ticked off the list!

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    New Zealand Has Handled Covid So Well That Now Even The Police Are Partying At One Of The Biggest Festivals Of The Year

    New Zealand Has Handled Covid So Well That Now Even The Police Are Partying At One Of The Biggest Festivals Of The Year

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    R1MV4Superleggera
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    9 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Good for you NZ! Bravo! Hope you had an awesome blast in those parties!

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    “Shrek" (1994-2011) Was A Merino Sheep From New Zealand. He Escaped And Avoided Shearing For Six Years By Hiding In A Cave

    “Shrek" (1994-2011) Was A Merino Sheep From New Zealand. He Escaped And Avoided Shearing For Six Years By Hiding In A Cave

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    A Man From New Zealand Was Allowed To Wear A Pasta Strainer On Head For His Licence Photo (He Stated It Was For Religious Purposes)

    A Man From New Zealand Was Allowed To Wear A Pasta Strainer On Head For His Licence Photo (He Stated It Was For Religious Purposes)

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    Poll Question

    After reading the article, are you more likely to visit New Zealand?

    Absolutely, can't wait!

    Maybe, it's interesting

    Not sure, need more info

    No, not interested