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Win with Kelly Tarlton's and Yahoo!Xtra!

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 01:59:14 -0800

It's baby season at Kelly Tarlton's so get down there quick to meet the darling new arrivals and expectant mums and dads. For one month only the spotlight is on Kelly Tarlton's youngest residents, including adorable baby School sharks and Eagle Ray pups and newly-hatched baby Gentoo penguin chicks.

The baby School sharks were born prematurely and are being nursed by Kelly Tarlton's until they're strong enough to make it on their own. ...

A weekend in the city

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:37:17 -0800

The challenge: to have three new experiences in Auckland city, despite having been a City of Sails resident for more than five years. Something old, something new and something downright crazy.

After a relaxing day on Waiheke Island it's time to see what central Auckland has to offer. Unlike Waiheke, the Auckland CBD is nothing new to me so it will be interesting if I can pull this off. ...

The hipster's guide to Wellington

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 04:57:01 -0800

Wellingtonians pride themselves on being more cultured, more individual and more offbeat than certain other parts of the country - and the funny part is, the rest of us tend to agree. Wellington is cool.

Wild about Waiheke

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 01:43:24 -0800

Having lived in Auckland for more than five years it's a shade embarrassing to admit to people I've never visited Waiheke Island. Like a Parisian never climbing the steps of the Eiffel Tower or a Londoner avoiding Greenwich - you can't call yourself an Aucklander until you've visited the crown of the Hauraki Gulf.

Mamma Mia, what a show!

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 01:25:14 -0800

To be honest I'm not a huge fan of either ABBA or musicals so I wasn't expecting to be entertained by Mamma Mia! but ended up having the time of my life.

Culture across the ditch: a weekend in Melbourne

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 03:17:12 -0800

It's not often we get a big art retrospective passing through these isles, so we thought we'd head over to Melbourne for the weekend to see 'Liquid Desire', the Salvador Dali exhibition at the National Gallery of Victoria.

Win with Kelly Tarlton's and Yahoo!Xtra!

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 05:32:49 -0800

Spring is in the air and school holidays are underway. Looking for something to keep the kids occupied? Kelly Tarlton's Antarctic and Underwater World has something they can really sink their teeth into!

Wellington family getaway

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 23:31:48 -0800

I'd always thought of Wellington as a city for grownups - funky and cosmopolitan, full of hot nightspots and cool culture. But it's also got so many activities on offer these school holidays to keep you and your brood entertained, rain or shine. Try these suggestions for a stay bursting with family fun.

Winter escape to Queenstown

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 23:58:15 -0800

The problem with Queenstown is that there is so much to do, so when I arrived I was so overwhelmed with choices I didn't know where to start. If you are like my other half, there was nothing to think about - he headed straight for the slopes. Sadly, still suffering from the affects of a broken ankle, I opted for a less active option.

A severe case of food envy

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 23:20:12 -0800

Show me a Wellingtonian, and I'll show you a foodie. Our capital city is jam-packed with eateries of all kinds, from home-cooked fare to really posh nosh.