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Australian Tourist Hotspots (which aren’t ‘Sydney or Melbourne)

Posted on 21st July 2020

Remember that Australian tourism tv advert a few years back – “So, where the bloody hell are ya”?  Well, where everyone is, is at home thanks to a worldwide pandemic. Australia, like most other countries, is forgetting about overseas travel and looking to rediscover what wonderful attractions can be found at home. Here are some hotspots which aren’t Sydney or Melbourne and will welcome you with open arms to help generate a stable economy.   

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New Zealand School Holidays Adventures

Posted on 1st July 2020

With school holidays about to start, we've collated a list of ideas that doesn't involve skiing but can help boost local business and give you some options if you’re planning to get away.

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Covid-19 Alert Level 2 Update

Posted on 20th May 2020

Well, hasn’t it been a very weird time?  The world ‘closed for business’ for a while (with many still closed), and businesses that could operate, had to do so remotely. What did this mean for vehicle shipping on a global scale and where are we now?

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Importing a vehicle to New Zealand – privately or via shipping company?

Posted on 18th March 2020

New Zealanders have that DIY attitude running through their veins. That’s a given. But if you are looking to import a car and don’t have all the correct documentation or unsure of the total costs, it can turn into an expensive exercise.

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New Zealand’s Possible Stink Bug Invasion

Posted on 24th February 2020

Europe is experiencing a stink bag epidemic. Italy has been hit especially hard with some growers losing close to 100% of their crops. Its estimated stink bugs have caused 350 million (Euros) in damage so far. Farmer and growers have named it the ‘super pest’ because of the scale of damage. Though there are no reported cases of the stink bug in New Zealand it is a very real threat.

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