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Friday, October 7, 2011

Around Aotearoa

2:46 PM

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A chance to mix with the locals. Everyone drinks 10 different beers and cocktails from around NZ at the completion of each round (10 beers and two cocktails) every participant who has completed will receive a T.Shirt with the wording "I've just completed Around Aotearoa, Ngongotaha Rugby, New Zealand 2011". Your fee includes beer, cocktails and nibbles.

Come and enjoy the evening while watching the Quarter Finals Winner from Pool D v Runner Up from Pool C and Winner from Pool A vs Runner Up from Pool B on the large screen.

reference http://www.rotoruanz.com/events/2011/oct/9/around-aotearoa

Rotorua Ekiden

2:35 PM

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The HI-TEC Rotorua Ekiden Relay will be run around the roads encircling beautiful Lake Rotorua. An internationally recognised event, the Ekiden relay is run over the marathon distance of 42.2km and consists of teams of six competitors who wear a traditional Japanese tasuki sash instead of carrying a baton. Clubs, companies/businesses, social groups or schools can enter teams for the 9th HI-TEC Rotorua Ekiden Relay. The shortest leg of the relay is 5km and the longest 10km. Join the other 2000+ participants in New Zealand's favorite relay. All participants receive a HI-TEC Ekiden T-Shirt valued at $45.00 + a bag of sponsors products a the chance to win fantastic spot prizes.

reference http://www.rotoruanz.com/events/2011/oct/8/rotorua-ekiden

The Vital Health Tour

2:07 PM

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"The Vital Health Tour - What you don't know CAN hurt you and your family"
Dr Sarah Farrant, DC and Cyndi O'Meara, Nutritionist, have a critical and important message of health to the people of New Zealand. Both are mum’s of three and have spoken internationally and are combining their talents to present a different approach to health - come and learn from these two fantastic speakers who are getting GREAT results!
No gimmicks no signing up. Only information that could change your life!
During this presentation you’ll:

Discover the one area of health that the majority of society neglects – having this secret can double your energy.
Learn the Number 1 killer, more than heart disease and cancer that no one is talking about.
Explore three different health approaches (most people only know one!).
Discover why people are getting sicker at a younger age (even though they are living longer).
Learn how you can be prepared for the huge global health shift that’s already happening.

Don't Be Disappointed.
Reserve your Spot Today For This FREE Presentation.
Call (07) 348 0959 or email to reserve your seat today!!

Reference http://www.rotoruanz.com/events/2011/oct/6/the-vital-health-tour

Blue Lake Multisport Festival 2011

8:18 PM

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Blue Lake Multisport Festival 2011

Tikitapu (Blue Lake), near the geothermal city of Rotorua, is a beautiful place to test your limits. From 29-30 January, join Tour de France legend Lance Armstrong for a multisport event that will take your breath away in more ways than one. Whether you’re an international superstar, a novice multisport athlete or simply an avid supporter, Eves Blue Lake Multisport Festival delivers an action-packed weekend in a town that loves to party.
An annual event for 25 years
2011 will mark the 25th anniversary of the Blue Lake Multisport Festival. It’s timed to coincide with the Auckland Anniversary holiday weekend on Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 January. Organised by the Rotorua Association of Triathletes (RATS), this exceptional event has grown from humble beginnings to achieve international recognition.

Clear blue waters and a forest reserve
The clear blue waters of Tikitapu (Blue Lake) are popular with water skiers, swimmers and boaties. The lake has beautiful beaches linked by an easy walking track that passes through native forest and exotic conifers. Along the way there are spectacular views over Blue Lake and the nearby Rotokakahi (Green Lake).
Lance Armstrong will be there
This year the event’s big star is legendary cyclist Lance Armstrong, who overcame cancer to win the Tour de France seven times. He’ll compete on both days, reliving his early days as a young triathlete. Bevan Docherty, New Zealand’s double Olympic triathlon medallist, describes Tikitapu (Blue Lake) as one of the most beautiful locations ever for a sprint triathlon race. Along with Kris Gemmell and Cameron Brown, Docherty competed in the event when he was younger.
Something for everyone
The multisport events range from a forest fun run/walk to the highly-competitive sprint triathlon. Entry numbers will be limited for each event, so don’t delay if you want to line-up against Lance Armstrong. Here’s a quick snapshot of the programme:

* Aquathon - 5.5km forest run around the lake followed by an 800m swim, Saturday 29 January, morning
* Swims - 750m and 2km events, Saturday 29 January, late afternoon
* Sprint triathlon - entries for this event have reached their limit and are now closed. Come and cheer on the stars in a 750m swim, 16km road cycle then 5.5km run around the lake. Sunday 30 January, morning
* Fun run/walk - non-competitive 5.5km forest run/walk with spot prizes on offer, Sunday 30 January, morning

How to enter
For details of Eves Blue Lake Multisport Festival 2011 visit the RATS website.

Entries from New Zealand and overseas can be made online, or by downloading an entry form.
Explore geothermal Rotorua
Lake Tikitapu (Blue Lake) is just 9km from one of New Zealand’s premier attractions - Rotorua. Here steam hisses from the ground and roadside drains, pools of mud boil before your eyes and the mighty Pohutu geyser shoots water up to 30m into the air. At Whakarewarewa Thermal Valley you can walk through active geothermal areas, watch Maori master carvers at work and witness award-winning cultural performances. As you’d expect in a region that’s so in touch with the earth’s core, there are hot pool complexes and natural spa treatments everywhere you go.
Adventures of every kind
Rotorua is a mecca for thrill-seekers and adrenalin junkies. You can race your own luge cart down a mountain, roll down a paddock inside a Zorb, bungy jump, go white-water rafting, blast around a pond in a jet sprint race boat with the g-forces of a formula one race car, and so much more. The conservation parks and lakes that surround Rotorua are full of trails for walking and hiking. Ranging from 15 minutes to several hours, they’ll carry you away to lush native forests, magical waterfalls and lakeside beaches - with the occasional geothermal feature thrown in for free. If you prefer to pedal, you can hire a mountain bike and blast along purpose-built trails in the redwood forest.
Similar events this summer
Summer in New Zealand is all about enjoying a fresh-air lifestyle. The country is peppered with exciting outdoor events celebrating music, food and wine, arts and culture, and (of course) sport. Major sporting events in January and February include:

* Challenge Wanaka - Lake Wanaka, 15 January 2011. A remarkably scenic half iron triathlon around Lake Wanaka with Mount Aspiring National Park as a backdrop.
* Waka Ama Sprint Nationals 2011 - Lake Karapiro, 17 - 22 January 2011. Up to 3000 paddlers of all ages compete in the world’s largest Waka Ama (outrigger canoe) competition.
* 2011 New Zealand Masters Games - Wanganui, 4 - 14 February, 2011. Full-on fun and sport with more than 550 events across 64 sports, plus a ‘beach party’ theme and non-stop entertainment.
* Speights Coast to Coast - Southern Alps, 11 - 12 February, 2011. An international benchmark in multisport events that involves cycling 140km, running 36km and kayaking 67km across the South Island. Not for the faint-hearted.

Swim, cycle and hike around New Zealand
In New Zealand, you’re never far from a beach. Swimming, surfing, fishing and boating are a big part of the Kiwi way of life. The inland mountains and rivers are ideal for kayaking and white water rafting. Whanganui River offers a stunning multi-day wilderness journey for paddlers of all abilities. If you like cycling, you’ll love the Otago Central Rail Trail - four days or more on a disused railway line exploring spectacular alpine plateau landscapes, with historic towns for comfortable nights along the way. For hikers, there are endless opportunities throughout New Zealand. Check out the nine Great Walks - legendary on-foot adventures that lead you through our best scenery.

Yangmingshan National Park

Found! The Stunning Mountain that inspired Avatar'...

24 hour BBQ...the perfect meal to end the week

Kimchi Hour

Hokkaido

Tokyo-Aomori bullet train line fully opens

Blue Lake Multisport Festival 2011

Bikevegas NDuro Summer MTB Cup Race 1

“Kia ora” welcome to Rotorua, where Maori legends ...

Chinese New Year’s Eve in Ipoh

Chinese New Year in Chinatown

Lion Dance

Ginkakuji (Silver Pavilion)

Jogyesa Temple

The War Memorial of Korea,

Welcome to Christchurch, the Garden City.

Coloane

Lantau Island, An Island With Many Attractions

Lotte World Hotel South Korea

NANTA (COOKIN`)

Reference http://www.newzealand.com/travel/about-nz/features/blue-lake-multisport-festival-2011/blue-lake-multisport-festival-2011_home.cfm

4:45 PM

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Bikevegas NDuro Summer MTB Cup Race 1

Challenge yourself in the 4th Annual Bike Vegas Summer MTB Cup - with single lap courses on some of the best trails New Zealand has to offer and all on those long, balmy days of mid-summer! We can\'t guarantee it\'ll be dry but it will be warm. The 2011 Series will be three races - with all having either 45 or 25 kilometre big one-lappers with single race winners and overall series champions.

We\'re really pleased to welcome one of Rotorua\'s top Bike Shop, Bike Vegas, on board as the naming sponsor of the Summer Cup.

© All material on the website is copyright. If you wish to use this event information in any publication or website, please credit rotoruaNZ.com as the source.

Yangmingshan National Park

Found! The Stunning Mountain that inspired Avatar'...

24 hour BBQ...the perfect meal to end the week

Kimchi Hour

Hokkaido

Tokyo-Aomori bullet train line fully opens

Blue Lake Multisport Festival 2011

Bikevegas NDuro Summer MTB Cup Race 1

“Kia ora” welcome to Rotorua, where Maori legends ...

Chinese New Year’s Eve in Ipoh

Chinese New Year in Chinatown

Lion Dance

Ginkakuji (Silver Pavilion)

Jogyesa Temple

The War Memorial of Korea,

Welcome to Christchurch, the Garden City.

Coloane

Lantau Island, An Island With Many Attractions

Lotte World Hotel South Korea

NANTA (COOKIN`)

Reference http://www.rotoruanz.com/events/2011/jan/9/bikevegas-nduro-summer-mtb-cup-race-1

4:36 PM

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“Kia ora” welcome to Rotorua, where Maori legends come alive

We proudly claim that the Rotorua region captures the best of New Zealand all in one place!

Whether seeking to experience Maori culture, geothermal earth forces, spa rejuvenation, thrills and adventure, or any of the other natural assets such as 16 lakes, some of the world's best mountain biking trails, fantastic trout fishing and myriad forest walking tracks – Rotorua delivers it all!

This site, Rotorua's official website, details all essential Rotorua information including attractions and activities, tours and daytrips, the vast range of accommodation choices, what's on now plus upcoming events, and how to get here. We also showcase our art, culture, history, legends, personalities, buildings, population and weather.

"Rotorua - feel the spirit – Manaakitanga" is our catch-cry . . . and it holds a pretty powerful promise as well as an invitation to experience our extraordinary slice of New Zealand. A deep-rooted Maori cultural concept, Manaakitanga places a responsibility on us as your hosts to give you the best of ourselves, our time and our history.

Yangmingshan National Park

Found! The Stunning Mountain that inspired Avatar'...

24 hour BBQ...the perfect meal to end the week

Kimchi Hour

Hokkaido

Tokyo-Aomori bullet train line fully opens

Blue Lake Multisport Festival 2011

Bikevegas NDuro Summer MTB Cup Race 1

“Kia ora” welcome to Rotorua, where Maori legends ...

Chinese New Year’s Eve in Ipoh

Chinese New Year in Chinatown

Lion Dance

Ginkakuji (Silver Pavilion)

Jogyesa Temple

The War Memorial of Korea,

Welcome to Christchurch, the Garden City.

Coloane

Lantau Island, An Island With Many Attractions

Lotte World Hotel South Korea

NANTA (COOKIN`)

Reference http://www.rotoruanz.com/

Welcome to Christchurch, the Garden City.

5:58 PM

chonchu

Welcome to Christchurch, the Garden City.
Christchurch is a great place to live, work, visit and do business!

Christchurch is the second largest city in New Zealand and has a thriving business centre, some of the best air and sea links for international trade, world class leisure and sporting facilities, a lively arts and entertainment scene, boutique shopping and easy access to beaches and mountains.Residents and visitors love the city's vibrant nightlife, award-winning restaurants and cafes, fashion precincts, heritage architecture and of course its gardens and wide open spaces for which the city is internationally renowned.

Christchurch is the city that offers the world the best of New Zealand – find out all you need to know about Christchurch from the links and information on this site.