| The Polynesian navigator Kupe has been credited with the discovery of New Zealand around 800 AD. Legend has it his wife, Hine-te-aparangi, named it Aotearoa, Land of the Long White Cloud. |
Tourism plays a key role in our economic growth by providing employment, foreign exchange earnings, investment and by encouraging regional development. |
Stunning landscapes, lush vegetation, and unique wildlife make New Zealand a paradise for nature lovers. |