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Updated: 11 December 2019 It’s now 12 months since a new initiative was launched in New Zealand and over those 12 months here at GO Rentals, we have really embraced the pillars that underpin the Tiaki Promise. The Tiaki Promise is a commitment to care for New Zealand, now and for future generations. Tiaki means …

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Invercargill is the southernmost city in New Zealand (and the world for that matter) and is a great place to include as part of a South Island road trip. It doesn’t get the same attention as places like Queenstown and Wanaka but interest has been steadily increasing in this quaint destination. We thought we’d share …

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January is the month when Summer has truly arrived. Long days and great weather mean you owe it to yourself to get out and about and make the most of it. Luckily, there are heaps of events taking place right throughout the country to enjoy. To help you choose which ones to go to we’ve …

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Doubtful Sound, more often than not, plays second fiddle to New Zealand’s famous Milford Sound. This shouldn’t, however, deter you from taking a trip to visit this truly stunning place which is just a magical with a little less hustle and bustle. We’ve put together a Doubtful Sound Guide to tell you all you need …

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New Zealand has some of the most naturally wild and stunning natural landscapes in the world. There’s no finer way of enjoying the unrivalled, jaw-dropping views than from one of the lovingly restored steam trains in New Zealand. There’s a wide variety of steam train excursions to choose from so we thought we’d share our …

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It’s no secret that New Zealand is an incredibly beautiful country, a fact that’s obvious to anyone who steps foot on our shores. What you may not know is that one of the best ways to appreciate it is by hot air balloon! This gentle and romantically nostalgic form of transport gives you an absolutely …

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December is the month to be jolly in New Zealand, just like it is in most places around the world! Being near the start of summer, it’s also a month where we have a large number of tourists visiting to experience all our great sights and attractions. We thought it’d be helpful to curate a …

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One of the best ways to cap off a great day out in New Zealand is to drive to a beautiful spot to appreciate a glorious sunset. We think our sunsets are pretty hard to beat and to prove it, we decided to create a list of the best New Zealand sunset spots that are …

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