http://www.new-zealand-vacations-in-west-auckland.com/New-Zealand-Vacations-blog.html This New Zealand Vacations Blog keeps West Auckland Fans up-to-date with all that is happening on new-zealand-vacations-in-west-auckland.com Web site. Subscribe here. en-us New Zealand Vacations Wed, 16 May 2012 01:09:53 GMT Wed, 16 May 2012 01:09:53 GMT new-zealand-vacations-in-west-auckland.com http://www.new-zealand-vacations-in-west-auckland.com/work-and-travel.html http://www.new-zealand-vacations-in-west-auckland.com/work-and-travel.html There are two programs of volunteer work and travel in New Zealand that involve work on a farm. One relates to traditional farming the other to organic farming. Wed, 16 May 2012 01:09:52 GMT http://www.new-zealand-vacations-in-west-auckland.com/view-from-above-april-2012-nz-photo-contest.html http://www.new-zealand-vacations-in-west-auckland.com/view-from-above-april-2012-nz-photo-contest.html It's easier to go down a hill than up it but the view is very much better at the top. It was a very long walk going to the top but it was worth the experience. Mon, 07 May 2012 01:22:19 GMT http://www.new-zealand-vacations-in-west-auckland.com/temp-jobs.html http://www.new-zealand-vacations-in-west-auckland.com/temp-jobs.html The range of temp jobs while on New Sealand holidays reaches from working in your particular field of expertise to, farming and fruit growing, picking and packaging, and more... Sun, 06 May 2012 01:25:32 GMT http://www.new-zealand-vacations-in-west-auckland.com/budget-accommodation-auckland.html http://www.new-zealand-vacations-in-west-auckland.com/budget-accommodation-auckland.html Budget vacations New Zealand start with budget accommodation Auckland. For budget conscious travellers a wide range on accommodation is available. Sat, 28 Apr 2012 03:09:10 GMT http://www.new-zealand-vacations-in-west-auckland.com/art-around-the-world.html http://www.new-zealand-vacations-in-west-auckland.com/art-around-the-world.html Online art galleries gathered under 'Art Around The World' introduce in their websites a world of art whith recognised artists and upcoming talents in arts and crafts. Wed, 25 Apr 2012 00:45:28 GMT http://www.new-zealand-vacations-in-west-auckland.com/kerosene-creek-april-2012-nz-photo-contest.html http://www.new-zealand-vacations-in-west-auckland.com/kerosene-creek-april-2012-nz-photo-contest.html I'm an ex-pat from the UK and currently living in Northland. My girlfriend & I were recommended this spot by a campsite owner. Found South of Rotorua, Wed, 18 Apr 2012 03:30:40 GMT http://www.new-zealand-vacations-in-west-auckland.com/sunlight-through-pohutukawa-april-2012-nz-photo-contest.html http://www.new-zealand-vacations-in-west-auckland.com/sunlight-through-pohutukawa-april-2012-nz-photo-contest.html Taken at Karekare beach, in March 2012. Here the surf and sand kicked up a lot of dust, creating this great effect in the high midday sunlight. My Flickr Mon, 16 Apr 2012 21:10:25 GMT http://www.new-zealand-vacations-in-west-auckland.com/kapiti-island-sunset-april-2012-nz-photo-contest.html http://www.new-zealand-vacations-in-west-auckland.com/kapiti-island-sunset-april-2012-nz-photo-contest.html Sunset of Kapiti Island taken on Christmas Day Dec 2011 from Otaki Beach. I liked the way the red colours went with the Christmas season like Santa Claus's Thu, 12 Apr 2012 08:31:38 GMT http://www.new-zealand-vacations-in-west-auckland.com/safe-driving-tips.html http://www.new-zealand-vacations-in-west-auckland.com/safe-driving-tips.html Safe driving tips elaborate on driving rules the New Zealand tourist needs to know for an independent travel while self-driving. Thu, 05 Apr 2012 02:46:53 GMT http://www.new-zealand-vacations-in-west-auckland.com/a-k-west-motel-henderson-west-auckland-accommodation-waitakere.html http://www.new-zealand-vacations-in-west-auckland.com/a-k-west-motel-henderson-west-auckland-accommodation-waitakere.html Spacious executive accommodation in the heart of Waitakere Vineyards. Quiet location surrounded by residential houses. 21 newly refurbished (2008) units Sun, 25 Mar 2012 04:57:09 GMT http://www.new-zealand-vacations-in-west-auckland.com/new-zealand-landscape.html http://www.new-zealand-vacations-in-west-auckland.com/new-zealand-landscape.html Bold in colour and expression become New Zealand landscape art prints under the hands of the artist Diana Adams. Sat, 24 Mar 2012 00:05:49 GMT http://www.new-zealand-vacations-in-west-auckland.com/streets-of-this-city-are-paved-with-gold-march-2012-nz-photo-contest.html http://www.new-zealand-vacations-in-west-auckland.com/streets-of-this-city-are-paved-with-gold-march-2012-nz-photo-contest.html Wellington at night, on a rainy, misty day. Canon PowerShot S90 Thanks Peter, for participating. You chose a brilliant title for a magnificent shot. Fri, 23 Mar 2012 02:44:08 GMT http://www.new-zealand-vacations-in-west-auckland.com/midday-reflections-march-2012-nz-photo-contest.html http://www.new-zealand-vacations-in-west-auckland.com/midday-reflections-march-2012-nz-photo-contest.html Taken at Bayswater's Marina, on Auckland's North Shore this summer. Equipment: Nikon D7000 + 18-105mm Thank you, Lily this is a beautiful photo. I love Thu, 22 Mar 2012 11:25:01 GMT http://www.new-zealand-vacations-in-west-auckland.com/the-beauty-of-abel-tasman-national-park-march-2012-nz-photo-contest.html http://www.new-zealand-vacations-in-west-auckland.com/the-beauty-of-abel-tasman-national-park-march-2012-nz-photo-contest.html This picture was taken in Marahau in the Abel Tasman National Park when I was travelling in New Zealand between January-February 2012. The beach was underwater Thu, 22 Mar 2012 08:24:28 GMT http://www.new-zealand-vacations-in-west-auckland.com/working-together-march-2012-nz-photo-contest.html http://www.new-zealand-vacations-in-west-auckland.com/working-together-march-2012-nz-photo-contest.html We love going out to Muriwai Beach to photograph the gannets. On the day I took this photo, the gannets were very busy flying around and getting their Tue, 20 Mar 2012 23:52:15 GMT http://www.new-zealand-vacations-in-west-auckland.com/stolen-view-at-cathedral-cove-march-2012-nz-photo-contest.html http://www.new-zealand-vacations-in-west-auckland.com/stolen-view-at-cathedral-cove-march-2012-nz-photo-contest.html My first time in Coromandel we set off to Cathedral Cove for the day, as my friends son ran down the beach i snapped away using only my iphone. It was Mon, 19 Mar 2012 00:45:10 GMT http://www.new-zealand-vacations-in-west-auckland.com/landscape-pictures.html http://www.new-zealand-vacations-in-west-auckland.com/landscape-pictures.html A name that pops up when New Zealand landscape pictures are in the centre of interest is Craig Potton. His landscape photography explores the bond between artistic beauty and nature. Fri, 16 Mar 2012 11:14:47 GMT http://www.new-zealand-vacations-in-west-auckland.com/tree-pictures.html http://www.new-zealand-vacations-in-west-auckland.com/tree-pictures.html The Waitakere Ranges near Auckland feature an enormous amout of NZ native trees. Tree descriptions are fine but an ultimately easier way to recognize trees in forest and bush is with the help of tree pictures. Thu, 15 Mar 2012 01:27:05 GMT http://www.new-zealand-vacations-in-west-auckland.com/disembarking-at-walter-peak-march-2012-nz-photo-contest.html http://www.new-zealand-vacations-in-west-auckland.com/disembarking-at-walter-peak-march-2012-nz-photo-contest.html On a long overdue trip around parts of the South Island in October 2007, we took an afternoon/evening trip on the TSS Earnslaw for a Buffet Dinner at Walter Tue, 13 Mar 2012 02:14:54 GMT http://www.new-zealand-vacations-in-west-auckland.com/digital-photo-contests.html http://www.new-zealand-vacations-in-west-auckland.com/digital-photo-contests.html New Zealand is famed for its landscapes and beaches. This inspired the monthly digital photo contests of New Zealand photos. Invited are all who share a passion for NZ. Wed, 07 Mar 2012 23:13:03 GMT http://www.new-zealand-vacations-in-west-auckland.com/new-zealand-history.html http://www.new-zealand-vacations-in-west-auckland.com/new-zealand-history.html New Zealand history is closely related to New Zealand people and is split into two distinct phases the pre-European and recent one. Fri, 02 Mar 2012 02:19:56 GMT http://www.new-zealand-vacations-in-west-auckland.com/moonrise-over-the-bays-february-2012-nz-photo-contest.html http://www.new-zealand-vacations-in-west-auckland.com/moonrise-over-the-bays-february-2012-nz-photo-contest.html Moon rise in February 2012 at Browns Bay beach. I have taken it with a 50D 50mm 15s f/5 ISO100 Thank you, Annette for submitting this serenely evening Mon, 27 Feb 2012 02:18:27 GMT http://www.new-zealand-vacations-in-west-auckland.com/open-studio-weekend.html http://www.new-zealand-vacations-in-west-auckland.com/open-studio-weekend.html West Artists Open Studio Weekend 24th & 25th March 2012 Fri, 17 Feb 2012 00:52:16 GMT http://www.new-zealand-vacations-in-west-auckland.com/golden-piha-glow-february-2012-nz-photo-contest.html http://www.new-zealand-vacations-in-west-auckland.com/golden-piha-glow-february-2012-nz-photo-contest.html It was great having a photo shoot at Piha Beach. We took photos in the late afternoon, evening and waited for the sunset. There were such lovely colours Sat, 11 Feb 2012 00:09:39 GMT http://www.new-zealand-vacations-in-west-auckland.com/views-over-rangitoto-january-2012-nz-photo-contest.html http://www.new-zealand-vacations-in-west-auckland.com/views-over-rangitoto-january-2012-nz-photo-contest.html Winner of the January contest is Marie Waters with her photo 'View over Rangitoto' Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:26:36 GMT http://www.new-zealand-vacations-in-west-auckland.com/New-Zealand-Vacations-blog.html#Photos-of-the-2012-Lantern-Festival-in-Auckland http://www.new-zealand-vacations-in-west-auckland.com/New-Zealand-Vacations-blog.html#Photos-of-the-2012-Lantern-Festival-in-Auckland Musicians and artists as well as martial art performers entertained visitors that came to view the lantern display to welcome, with Auckland's Chinese community, the Chinese New Year. A food stall promenade fed the crowd and fun activities kept younger visitors happily entertained. The sparkling highlight was the finalising firework on this yearly event. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:22:01 GMT http://www.new-zealand-vacations-in-west-auckland.com/william-hobson.html http://www.new-zealand-vacations-in-west-auckland.com/william-hobson.html Auckland Anniversary Day founded by William Hobson marks a busy long weekend in the Auckland event calender. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 10:49:40 GMT http://www.new-zealand-vacations-in-west-auckland.com/views-over-rangitoto-january-2012-nz-photo-contest.html http://www.new-zealand-vacations-in-west-auckland.com/views-over-rangitoto-january-2012-nz-photo-contest.html I took this photo recently as part of a photography shoot at North Head in Devonport. I have lived in Auckland all my life and never been up to North Head Sat, 21 Jan 2012 06:12:21 GMT http://www.new-zealand-vacations-in-west-auckland.com/outdoor-adventure-tour.html http://www.new-zealand-vacations-in-west-auckland.com/outdoor-adventure-tour.html Seventy kilometres, four days and three nights outdoor adventure tour in the Waitakere Ranges following the outlined tracks of the Hillary Trail. Sat, 14 Jan 2012 05:03:58 GMT http://www.new-zealand-vacations-in-west-auckland.com/horsing-around-on-sunset-january-2012-nz-photo-contest.html http://www.new-zealand-vacations-in-west-auckland.com/horsing-around-on-sunset-january-2012-nz-photo-contest.html This is a pic taken by my hubby on a VERY average digi cam. It was taken unbeknown to us as we were playing with our horses in the surf on a stunning night Thu, 12 Jan 2012 22:51:02 GMT http://www.new-zealand-vacations-in-west-auckland.com/christmas-sky-january-2012-nz-photo-contest.html http://www.new-zealand-vacations-in-west-auckland.com/christmas-sky-january-2012-nz-photo-contest.html I took this photo of the sky above the Waitakere Ranges on Christmas night. I left the shutter open so that I got a gradient in the sky and the car's lights Thu, 12 Jan 2012 12:26:10 GMT http://www.new-zealand-vacations-in-west-auckland.com/things-to-do-in-wellington.html http://www.new-zealand-vacations-in-west-auckland.com/things-to-do-in-wellington.html The North Island of New Zealand is home of things to do in Wellington. These include to discover the film sites of Lord of the Rings, horse back riding in Wairarapa, and city explorer tours. Wed, 04 Jan 2012 23:30:06 GMT http://www.new-zealand-vacations-in-west-auckland.com/bay-of-islands-tour.html http://www.new-zealand-vacations-in-west-auckland.com/bay-of-islands-tour.html The North Island of New Zealand is is the place to discover 144 islands and inlets on a Bay of Islands tour. Wed, 04 Jan 2012 22:47:47 GMT http://www.new-zealand-vacations-in-west-auckland.com/rotorua-attractions.html http://www.new-zealand-vacations-in-west-auckland.com/rotorua-attractions.html The North Island of New Zealand is home to Rotorua attractions. These vary from exhilarating geothermal activity, to to traditional cultural events and many adveture activities. Wed, 04 Jan 2012 21:57:38 GMT http://www.new-zealand-vacations-in-west-auckland.com/maori-clothing.html http://www.new-zealand-vacations-in-west-auckland.com/maori-clothing.html Even though these days Maori clothing is typical to the twenty-first century, there are still glimpses of the beautiful traditional clothing in many formal events. Tue, 27 Dec 2011 06:23:04 GMT http://www.new-zealand-vacations-in-west-auckland.com/places-to-stay.html http://www.new-zealand-vacations-in-west-auckland.com/places-to-stay.html Accommodation provider introduce to the New zealand vacations in West Auckland community the best places to stay. Sat, 17 Dec 2011 02:54:24 GMT http://www.new-zealand-vacations-in-west-auckland.com/pohutukawa-december-2011-nz-photo-contest.html http://www.new-zealand-vacations-in-west-auckland.com/pohutukawa-december-2011-nz-photo-contest.html I took this photo of some Pohutukawa in Point Chevalier. I really like the colours and the contrast between the foreground and background. The photo is Thu, 15 Dec 2011 08:41:42 GMT http://www.new-zealand-vacations-in-west-auckland.com/early-morning-in-oriental-bay-wellington-december-2011-nz-photo-contest-.html http://www.new-zealand-vacations-in-west-auckland.com/early-morning-in-oriental-bay-wellington-december-2011-nz-photo-contest-.html Waking up early, around 6:30a.m. after a flight from the USA - I witnessed Oriental Bay awakening at dawn. Sail boats, the ocean, and of course the busy Mon, 12 Dec 2011 02:26:00 GMT http://www.new-zealand-vacations-in-west-auckland.com/best-web-host.html http://www.new-zealand-vacations-in-west-auckland.com/best-web-host.html Do you wonder why SBI! or Site Build It! is my personal hero and best web host? Thu, 10 Nov 2011 00:30:00 GMT http://www.new-zealand-vacations-in-west-auckland.com/labour-day-weekend.html http://www.new-zealand-vacations-in-west-auckland.com/labour-day-weekend.html Once a year, the Labour Day weekend around the 4th Monday in October commemorates workers rights to an eight hour working day. Sat, 22 Oct 2011 01:53:08 GMT http://www.new-zealand-vacations-in-west-auckland.com/new-zealand-flag.html http://www.new-zealand-vacations-in-west-auckland.com/new-zealand-flag.html The New Zealand Flag carries in its symbolic elements for land, government and people. Tue, 27 Sep 2011 22:35:03 GMT http://www.new-zealand-vacations-in-west-auckland.com/diwali-festival.html http://www.new-zealand-vacations-in-west-auckland.com/diwali-festival.html The Diwali festival of lights as it is called in the north of India or the Deepavali festival the name of the south presents a yearly event in Auckland since 2002. Sat, 24 Sep 2011 04:46:15 GMT http://www.new-zealand-vacations-in-west-auckland.com/farming-education.html http://www.new-zealand-vacations-in-west-auckland.com/farming-education.html Farm Day in Ambury Regional Park is a perfect day for some farming education among young and old. Once a year the park invites to games and activities all around the farm. Fri, 23 Sep 2011 02:50:20 GMT http://www.new-zealand-vacations-in-west-auckland.com/new-zealand-scenery.html http://www.new-zealand-vacations-in-west-auckland.com/new-zealand-scenery.html A coastal walk reveals striking New Zealand scenery just thirty minutes from Auckland downtown. Thu, 15 Sep 2011 23:24:32 GMT http://www.new-zealand-vacations-in-west-auckland.com/auckland-new-zealand.html http://www.new-zealand-vacations-in-west-auckland.com/auckland-new-zealand.html Long stay hotels right in the CBD of Auckland New Zealand provide an attractive location close to many city attractions as well as to public transport possibilities combined with a great view over the harbour. Mon, 22 Aug 2011 05:43:53 GMT http://www.new-zealand-vacations-in-west-auckland.com/new-zealand-attraction.html http://www.new-zealand-vacations-in-west-auckland.com/new-zealand-attraction.html A New Zealand attraction unique to this country leads to Whakaari or better known White Island. There an active marine volcano draws attention. Mon, 01 Aug 2011 00:46:39 GMT http://www.new-zealand-vacations-in-west-auckland.com/beach-picnic-spots.html http://www.new-zealand-vacations-in-west-auckland.com/beach-picnic-spots.html Auckland's coast is lined with favourite beach picnic spots. Read about the preferred picnic places of our site visitors and introduce yours. Tue, 14 Jun 2011 14:34:26 GMT http://www.new-zealand-vacations-in-west-auckland.com/bicycle-tour-new-zealand.html http://www.new-zealand-vacations-in-west-auckland.com/bicycle-tour-new-zealand.html A bicycle tour New Zealand needs some up front decisions to further travel planning. Some involve the nz cycling tour directly and others your bicycle gear. Sat, 11 Jun 2011 10:53:32 GMT http://www.new-zealand-vacations-in-west-auckland.com/rimu-wood.html http://www.new-zealand-vacations-in-west-auckland.com/rimu-wood.html Travel gifts made of rimu wood combine the resources of a tree endemic to New Zealand crafted with the influence of a rich Maori tradition and input of people living in New Zealand today. Thu, 02 Jun 2011 02:12:17 GMT http://www.new-zealand-vacations-in-west-auckland.com/carrie-bolton-artist.html http://www.new-zealand-vacations-in-west-auckland.com/carrie-bolton-artist.html My name is Carrie Bolton. I am based in West Auckland and have been selling my Art work since high school. I have enjoyed taking part in several group Thu, 26 May 2011 10:38:34 GMT