We realise that international students are very fortunate to have the opportunity to travel to various countries. Places like the United States, United Kingdom and Australia are all attractive options, but what you may not know is New Zealand holds a few draw cards that these countries do not. Chris Gin [...]

St Peter’s School,Cambridge, New Zealand A lack of staff who were skilled in the outdoors and available out of school hours, saw St Peter’s School in Cambridge, look to Manaaki Adventures NZ to offer its international students an exciting Kiwi adventure experience. “Before engaging Manaaki Adventures NZ to help us, our international department [...]

What does the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 mean for International Departments? There has been a fair bit of talk recently about the new laws around Health and Safety and, to be honest, some of it is pretty confusing. So, we’ve saved you the hassle and summarised all the key [...]

The reason I am starting our "destination series" with Raglan is that it is the birthplace of our company. An Unspoilt Holiday Destination Whether you’re looking for world-class surf, stunning scenery, beautiful beaches, inspiring arts or simply a good old cup of coffee, laidback Raglan offers the perfect escape from the [...]

1. See the World The biggest reason you should consider a study abroad program is the opportunity to see the world . By studying abroad, you will experience a brand-new country with incredible new outlooks, customs and activities. The benefits of studying abroad include the opportunity to see new terrains, natural wonders, museums and landmarks [...]

Traditional Maori legends of the Mountains of the Central North Island The mountains in the central North Island once fought a great battle for the hand of Pīhanga, a mountain to the south of Tūrangi. Tribes have different versions of the story; the following is drawn from Ngāti Tūwharetoa tradition. [...]