Thursday, 24. April 2008, 01:10:23
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Motorhome rental New ZealandEverybody loves balloons, and in Hamilton’s central city lake, it’s a yearly celebration. The Waikato Festival showcases balloons between 30 and 40 highly colorful hot air balloons from around the world. This is a five day event that happens on April 9 till 13. Spectators will not be disappointed witnessing the event because of the amazing, new and unique special shaped balloons in the line-up.
The exciting line-up of events includes the mass ascension of balloons just after sunrise and again in the late afternoon. Plus competitive flying, fun activities that involve the spectators and the extremely popular Night Glow with music, sideshows, fireworks and orchestrated “glowing” of balloons and over the lake. This is New Zealand’s premier hot air ballooning event and one of the biggest and best in the Pacific.
The scenery in and around the area is spectacular and easy driving conditions make it a perfect holiday for your campervan hire. If you are driving in the North Island of New Zealand, why not come over to Hamilton? The Balloons over Waikato Festival is a beautiful sight
Thursday, 24. April 2008, 01:10:21
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Motorhome rental New ZealandDon’t be surprised to see poppies flowering in the stores, or even decorated along the streets.On the month of April, the people of New Zealand (and even Australia) will remember ANZAC day.
This is an occasion that people, every year, pay tribute and remember. ANZAC stands for Australia and New Zealand Army Corps, these members landed at Gallipoli in Turkey during World War. It is a public holiday in some parts of the world like the Cook Islands, Samoa and many more.
The Dawn Parades and other commemoration or memorials nationwide are attended by the local community, as well as the uniformed community service groups.
ANZAC Day promotes a sense of unity for everyone. Paper poppies are given away and worn as symbols of remembrance. The day is a half-day holiday in New Zealand, as per the Anzac Day Act 1966. But this is not only a remembrance of war, it is also a celebration of life for many!
Thursday, 24. April 2008, 01:10:17
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Motorhome rental New ZealandThis first week of April, the Tauranga Harbour Challenge, or what is now known as the Waka Fest 2008 will take place.
The 11th Annual Outrigger Canoe event will be held on Tauranga Harbour. The even is the largest of its kind in the country with over 500 competitors involved. The event will take place from April 4 to April 6 and the activities include the W1 and Surfski Ocean Race on the first day, the Harbour Challenge Race (Waka Ama and Surf Ski) and the Waka Sevens Team Relay on the second and third day respectively.
The Waka Fest 2008 draws spectators from around the country as well as visitors from all over. The three day event also includes key speakers as well as cash prizes, spot prizes and entertainment as well. Be sure not to miss this event when in the Bay of Plenty in the North Island of New
Zealand.
Go Waka when in NZ!
Thursday, 24. April 2008, 01:10:16
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Motorhome rental New ZealandSuper Trucks Racing has now become a popular motorsport in New Zealand. The event attracts motorsports crowds along with media coverage and motor fanatics!
Round two of the N.Z. Super Trucks will be on 05 Apr 2008 - 06 Apr 2008 at the Timaru International Raceway. The only New Zealand venue for racing. Other motor classes include NZ V8 Utes (first time in Timaru), TraNZam, NZ mini 7 Champs, Sports saloons & pre 65.
The motor racing circuit is located just 10 minutes outside of Timaru, New Zealand. The track holds some of the major sporting events on NZ motorsport calendar. Be sure to check out this even when in the South Island.
Here’s a quick trivia, the Lap Record holder was Greg Murphy of Formula Holden in 1995 with seven turns in a 2.4 km circuit.
Now who’s gonna beat that?
Thursday, 24. April 2008, 01:10:13
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Motorhome rental New ZealandYou can’t talk about New Zealand without mentioning sheep, and this event is where every single sheep and anything related to it get together for a competition where speed and efficiency are of importance.Bring your shears and a warm woolly jumper. The Golden Shears 2008 Premier Sheering and Wool handling Championship will hit New Zealand during the 28th, 29th and 1st of March.
The whole world seems to flock to Masterton in March every year for this event, being the pinnacle of great achievement for the world’s top shearers.The event will take place in the Wairarapa district, located in the south east corner of the North Island of New Zealand. Since 1961, the Golden Shears has become the icon of the shearing and wool industry.Internationally recognized for the skillful art enthusiastic young farmersstarted many years ago.
The three day event will include novice, junior, senior and open competitions. All sorts of activities and fun are also open to the whole family. Just the place to be in, packed with culture and a whole lot of wool.
Ever seen a bald sheep from head to toe within a blink of an eye? Well,New Zealand’s finest can show you!
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