A COMMITMENT TO THE TIAKI PROMISE

I’ve created this page to acknowledge Chur New Zealand’s pledge to follow the Tiaki Promise and take care for New Zealand. You can check out the official site here. If you stick around to read below, I’ll discuss what the Tiaki New Zealand program...

IS SAFETYWING INSURANCE ANY GOOD FOR TRAVEL IN NEW ZEALAND?

The links in this post do contain affiliate links. If you purchase anything via the links, I’ll receive a commission, at no additional cost to you. “Jub, do you recommend SafetyWing for travel medical insurance in New Zealand?” In this post,...

WHAT TO DO ON SOMES ISLAND IN THE MIDDLE OF WELLINGTON HARBOUR

“What’s that island out there???” That’s a common question friends ask when I’ve taken them to the top of Mount Victoria. Officially named Matiu Somes Island, it’s a small 25-hectare island on the far side of the Wellington Harbour...

TOURING NEW ZEALAND’S BIGGEST STADIUM

If you’re a fan of sports, you’re going to love the Eden Park tours. With a capacity of just under 50,000 people, Eden Park is the biggest stadium in New Zealand where thousands have witnessed some of the country’s most memorable sporting moments. If...

HOW I GOT MY FIRST KIWI HOUSESITTERS HOUSE SIT

Welcome to my Kiwi House Sitter’s review. I’ve used Kiwi House Sitters (as a house sitter) only on one occasion, and it’s the only time I’ve house sat using an online platform. Normally I wouldn’t conduct a review on a product I’ve...

THE CHEAPEST WAY TO SEND MONEY TO NEW ZEALAND

After reading this post, you’ll be confident you’re sending money to New Zealand the cheapest way. I’m writing this post as the topic comes up a few times a week in the New Zealand Backpackers Facebook Group, so no doubt lots of you are looking for...