Paradise in the Spring!!

Kia Ora from Paradise in the Spring!

I am thrilled to say that our websites have now been updated and include more information on New Zealand accommodation, activities, and other fun things to do while visiting us.

To view the new look, please go to www.paradisegolf.co.nz Our sister site has also had a revamp and is looking much nicer – you can see the changes at www.bigboysgolf.co.nz

If you're interested in holidaying in New Zealand now or in the future, why not try something different? How about golf days, cultural tours, wine tasting, high energy adventure, even art and shopping trails? The list is endless;

I am happy to help you with your choices and your booking options and in finding you the best deals around.

Whether it is for you, or you and your crew. For even for friends and family of yours, the more the merrier!

From one day to whenever. From farm stay to five star – the choice is yours. Just email me to discuss your ideas – after all, you deserve it right?


EXCITING NEW CULTURAL TOURS AVAILABLE!
Some exciting new options available, which include a trip to a ‘real’ Marae.
Our tours offer:
Kapa Haka
Maori protocol
Marae history
Afternoon tea
All transportation
Maori guides throughout your visit
Experience real, hands on comprehension of the authentic and original people of the land, the Tangata Whenua.

Not your usual 'touristy' package! An absolutely unforgettable experience!

(References from delighted corporate customers are available on request).

Also available:
Full day tours including Hangi
Guided tours of Hobbiton
Guided farm tours
Guided fishing trips
Wine trails
Art trails
Shopping sprees
And much more!



I sure look forward to helping you organise your next adventure and to making it an unforgettable experience.

Until next time ...

Kind regards

Stacey Stewart

WELLINGTON WINS TOP AWARD!!!

News Flash
( Dominion Post Friday 17/09/04)

Wellington Voted 18th 'Hottest' City in the World!

Wellington has been voted the 18th hottest city in the world to visit at the prestigious Conde Nast Traveller Magazine UK awards. It was the only New Zealand city to appear on the list of the world's top 100 cities.
The awards - dubbed the "Oscars of the Travel World" - are decided by readers who vote for their favourite destinations, accommodation and other travel activities. New Zealand took out third place in the best countries award and Air New Zealand won best airline.

Positively Wellington Tourism's Chief Executive Tim Cossar said the placing was a stunning success for Wellington. "To have such an endorsement from one of the world's leading travel publications is absolutely priceless and it is big praise from one of our most important international visitor markets."
Wellington Mayor Kerry Prendergast welcomed the award and said it was further evidence, if any were needed, that Wellington is the hottest city in New Zealand. "This is a fantastic achievement and something this city can be very proud of. It's incredible to think that just 15 years ago Wellington barely had a tourism industry. Now we are among the world's most desirable visitor destinations."
Tourism New Zealand Chief Executive George Hickton said the awards were particularly significant because they were voted on a magazine read by the sorts of visitors New Zealand is trying to attract.
"These are highly affluent, seasoned travellers. So to have them return home speaking so favourably about New Zealand and Wellington is a wonderful boost to our reputation offshore, and to the positive word of mouth that is growing about this destination."

To find out more about Wellington, and other HOT New Zealand destinations, visit Paradise Promotions website.

Even better, get in touch and they will help you wiht ALL your New Zealand questions and holiday enquiries!!

Until next time

Noho Ora Mai
(may I leave you in good health)

Stacey

Keeping it Reel

Official Press Release

published here by kind permission of Robyn Spence (Author)

The proliferation of television product in youth culture has resulted in a degree of visual literacy among youth, regardless of race, class and gender.
This fact, along with the increasing accessibility of digital video making hardware has liberated groups who have not previously experienced a media voice.
Community groups who are given the time and resources to represent themselves and their objectives have been the source of tremendous documentaries in recent years.
The videolive festival in the UK is just such an example.
In Hamilton (Kirikiriroa, Aotearoa) experienced media teachers and film makers will facilitate a workshop series to up skill candidates in order for them to successfully manipulate digital technology. The result will be a documentary that visually and audibly articulates their engagement in a journey of self-discovery.
Critical and creative engagement with kinaesthetic learners who excel by applied alternative education has proven to be hugely successful. The film-making medium is such that a multi layered and rich experience, ranging from creative storytelling to artistic representation, from individual skill to collaborative dynamics can be explored.

While the candidates explore the power of the camera by interviewing each other, they appreciate what it like to be in front of the camera as well as behind it. They become the subject of a visual document that records their progress and contributes to the educational pedagogy established by the social documentary genre.
A large group of committed facilitators and experienced film-makers have volunteered their time and resources for this exciting project.
"Keeping it Reel" breaks into action in September this year.
A group of excited youth are about to see their stories told in their voice, and we get to see exactly how they did it. You won't get to watch a more satisfying documentary or see a film crew so transformed.

For further enquiries
Contact: All-Psyched-Up Productions & Consultancy
production@psychedup.co.nz
027 2695059

Amazing Goddess inspired art from NZ

Hine Ahu One by Maree Mills and Anahera Kingi

An inspired exhibition utilising the very large talents of these two awesome New Zealand artists. Anahera's work is mixed media and she uses all recycled materials in the creation of her pieces.

Marees forte is screen and media - However in this exhibition she has created an amazing atmosphere of cavelike quality; right in the middle of an art gallery. No mean feat! This is a definite work that must be experienced first hand to fully appreciate the work - she has managed to hit almost every sense. Absolutely sight and sound, but also smell, touch, and the piece is so alive you can almost taste it!

Wonderful works by inspired (and inspiring) artists.

Here's another review that was sent through to maree from another at the exhibition opening ...



Hey Maree

just wanted to email you to say that your exhibition last nite blew
my mind.i really enjoyed your work, was a total trip on my sensory
perceptions, it transported me to beautiful place, as though I was
suspended and lost in a beautiful forest, with the yummy aroma of
life breathing around me the sounds all swirling round me
it was really effective


very very cool.i had a great time last nite
keep up your great art :)

have a lovely day

(name witheld)

So, there you go. Another wonderful celebration of the amazing talents that abound in this paradise I am so lucky to call home :D

Until next time,

Love and light

Stacey

Rotorua Review

Rotorua is situated in the centre of North island - a definite MUST if you are venturing around this wonderful land ...

One of the Pacific's most active thermal areas, Rotorua is a place of vibrant Maori culture and great natural beauty. The city is located on the North Island's thermal belt at the edge of Lake Rotorua and has magnificent examples of bubbling mud pools, spouting geysers and steaming fumaroles. Whakarewarewa Forest Park and vast Kaingaroa Forest add to the area's scenic appeal, offering walking and mountainbiking tracks. Rotorua has a long Maori history and today the city offers visitors a range of cultural experiences including marae-based concerts and traditional hangi meals. The many beautiful lakes surrounding Rotorua - 14 of them - provide excellent trout fishing and boating, while the adventurous can try their hand at whitewater rafting, luging, tandem skydiving, quad and mountainbiking, jetboating and bungy jumping. Numerous other attractions include trout springs, farm shows, gondola and luge rides and hot pools.

For more information or help in booking your next holiday in New Zealand DEFINITELY check out Paradise Promotions!
These guys can help you with ALL your Rotorua and New Zealand experiences!!

some popular attractions include:

Te Whakarewarewa
Rotorua's largest thermal reserve is home to the world-famous Pohutu Geyser, which erupts up to 31m high.

The New Zealand Maori Arts & Crafts Institute
At the far side of the reserve, houses craft-people, an art gallery, a replica Maori village and the Rotowhio Marae. A Maori concert is held daily at 12.15pm.

Tamaki Maori Village
The village is built on pre-European design and show-cases authentic arts and crafts from the local people. Explore the Museum, or take a guided tour through the Te Tawa Ngahere Pa.

Rotorua Museum of Art & History – Te Whare Taonga o Te Arawa
Housed in the historic Tudor-style Bath House in the city's elegant Government Gardens, the museum houses a fine collection of taonga (treasures) belonging to the local Arawa tribe. A 12-minute movie containing special effects to the tune of $1.4 million looks at Rotorua's fascinating past. Exhibitions include the dramatic eruption of nearby Mount Tarawera.

Lake Rotorua
The largest of the region's lakes is well stocked with trout. Visitors can hire a guide or fish solo during trout fishing season in October to June, although a licence is required. The vintage paddle steamer Lakeland Queen offers breakfast, lunch and dinner cruises, or you can hire your own boat or kayak at the lake front.
Rakeiao Marae

Wai-o-tapu
The famous Lady Knox Geyser erupts at 10.15am every day at Wai-o-tapu. Other attractions include collapsed craters, mud-pools, acid-green water and the famous orange-rimmed Champagne Pool. The reserve is 30km south of Rotorua on SH5.

Waimangu Volcanic Valley
Visitors can walk and boat through this valley, which was created by the Mt Tarawera eruption. Swirling steam and mist reveal native bush and boiling craters. The turn-off is 19km south of the city.

The Buried Village
The excavated remains of the village Te Wairoa, which was buried in the 1886 eruption of Mt Tarawera. The eruption, on 10 June 1886, covered New Zealand's famous Pink & White Terraces, killed 153 people and destroyed three villages.

Hell's Gate
Rotorua's most active thermal reserve is 16km east of the city on SH30. A walking track leads around the main attractions, including the Southern Hemisphere's largest thermal waterfall.

Thermal Pools
The Polynesian Spa in the Government Gardens offers thermal mineral pools, health and spa treatments and a luxury lakeside spa.

Skyline Skyrides
A gondola ride to the Skyline Restaurant, providing panoramic views of Lake Rotorua.
Other attractions include downhill mountain biking, scenic and advanced luge tracks (open daily from 9am), a shooting gallery (open daily from 9.30am), mini-golf and a gift shop.

Rainbow Springs
A showcase of NZ's flora and fauna, including a trout hatchery and a native bird aviary that houses the kiwis. The Rainbow Farm Show offers a hands-on insight into New Zealand farming.

Rotorua Agrodome
Farm shows, plus the opportunity to shear a sheep, roll down a hill inside a zorb (a plastic orb), ride the agro-jet sprint boat or even do a bungy. Located 17km north of Rotorua on SH1.

Walks
South-east of Rotorua, Whakarewarewa Conservation Forest Park has some good routes to the Blue and Green Lakes. 50km east of Rotorua, Whirinaki Forest Park contains walking tracks through dense native podocarp rainforest, scenic drives, waterfalls and an ecological reserve.


Until next time ...

Noho Ora Mai
(May I leave you in good health)

Stacey :D