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Dancing with Aussie stars
The Trafalgar Centre will host all ages and levels of dancers at Nelson DanceSport's championships this weekend, but it's the coup of attracting Australian dance champion and two-time Dancing With the Stars winner Stefano Olivieri and partner Natalie Beck that has organisers particularly excited. DanceSport Nelson president Sandra Maxfield says attracting the top couple would be a special treat for Nelson audiences. "He's very entertaining and we're looking forward to a fantastic show," she says. "Stefano loves coming to Nelson."
Read the full postHawke's Bay Trails opening a boost to region's economy
The 187km Hawke’s Bay Trails cycling and walking trails were officially opened on Saturday with a family friendly bike ride. Regional Council chairman Fenton Wilson says it is pleasing to see the positive economic impact from the organisation’s investment into Hawke’s Bay Trails. “Not only are local bike shops and bike hire businesses booming, we’re also seeing a flowon effect to wineries, cafes and accommodation providers and Hawke’s Bay Trails are fast becoming a major tourist attraction for the
region,” says Mr Wilson. “We have seen new jobs created during trail construction, as well as extra jobs in bike hire companies and cafes.”
Revive yourself in one of three National Parks
Each of the national parks in the Nelson region has a distinct look and feel. Kahurangi is wild and huge, with a heart of solid rock. Nelson Lakes is elegant, calm and alive with birdsong. Abel Tasman is small, sea-washed and incredibly beautiful.
Read the full postManawatu joins New Zealand Cycle Trail
Manawatu joins Nga Haerenga, The New Zealand Cycle Trail this weekend with the opening of a new touring route on The Country Road. The 126km Manawatu Cycleway weaves its way from Mangaweka to Palmerston North City, providing cyclists with a two-day trip set against the region’s unique rural landscape.
Read the full postGrand opening of Motu Trails planned
Motu Trails, the fourth Great Ride due to be completed under Nga Haerenga, The New Zealand Cycle Trail will be officially opened at Memorial Park Reserve, Opotiki on Sunday 11MAR.
The Motu Trails consist of four cycle networks, boasting views of the Pacific and the greater Eastern Bay of Plenty, plus bush-clad country with plenty of native birdlife and the scenic Pakihi Stream with 22 bridges including a 36m swing-bridge.
Rutherford Hotel to unveil conference plans
Jeff Shearer, chief operating officer of Heritage Hotel Management New Zealand, is expected to announce details of a large new conference centre for the Rutherford Hotel Nelson during the upcoming AIME event in Melbourne.
Read the full postBiggest Loser Auckland espisode wins Hollywood award
An episode of the Biggest Loser reality show featuring Auckland won a prestigious Directors Guild of America (DGA) Award over the weekend. The Auckland episode – one of two filmed in New Zealand in 2011 – won the Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Reality Programmes category over shows like Master Chef, Fear Factor and The Amazing Race. ATEED supported Tourism New Zealand to host the contestants and crew from this high profile TV show in Auckland in 2011. Promoted in the US as ‘can’t miss’ episode, an audience of 7.2 million viewers tuned in to see the final nine contestants hit the ground running with a sprint up the Sky Tower and take a SkyJump. They also sailed an America’s Cup yacht and did workouts in the
Auckland Domain and on North Head. There was also a triathlon at Bethells Beach on Auckland’s west coast, with the winning pair enjoying a helicopter flight and vineyard lunch on Waiheke Island.
