The pastime of cycling has fallen into disrepute. Once a source of freedom and fun for whole families, it is now the pursuit of but a few smug, lycra-clad cretins who thrive on lurid sports drinks, lung-fulls of carbon monoxide, and abuse from motorists. In celebration of the true pleasures of bicycling, we […]
Bikes, Brogues & Britches – The Sunday Best Ride Read More »
Once upon a time, when we were kids, it was all about the car. What car your family had, what your friends had, what it sounded like, and what it smelt like. A highlight of any weekend was helping to wash it, and going anwhere in the car felt like a special treat. Shopping, visiting
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The Langham is one of Auckland’s new breed of 5-star hotels. Its placement high on the Karangahape Ridge affords views across the central city and out to the Waitemata Harbour, as well as inland to Grafton, Mt Eden and Parnell. For 22 years this was the Sheraton, until new owners, a new name, and a
July 5th, 2006, Tauranga Harbour, New Zealand. The long slender hull of a World War II submarine chaser is hoisted by a pair of cranes and hangs, blackened by mildew and marine growth, raining putrid bilge water onto the dockside. Hours later, settled upon a monstrous steerable trailer, she was ready to begin the 150km
Last Port of Call – The Strange Fate of Fairmile 406 Read More »
Pop icon Katy Perry brings her Prismatic World Tour, and international smile, to New Zealand in December, just in time for a few thousand teens to beg for tickets as early Xmas presents. At the time of writing, her Vector Arena show on the 19th is sold out, and a second and final show on
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The Bungee Jump, or Bungy as it’s known in New Zealand, was pioneered (illegally) by the Oxford University Dangerous Sports Club in the late-1970’s. However, Kiwi entrepreneur Alan John “AJ” Hackett can certainly take credit for establishing the sport as a global tourist attraction. Just a few months after his first experimental local leap
The New Zealand Bungy Bible – All The Jumps Compared Read More »
Here we are once again, the school holidays are upon us. Some might say like an ominous cloud, or a dark endless chasm of despair. But behold… a tiny beacon of hope beckons! NZ Rent a Car present a smorgasbord of acclaimed activities, outrageous outings, and exquisite entertainments to tide you through the next
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On Saturday afternoon, looking refreshed and resplendent against bruised Auckland skies, the ferry Arahura set sail for Wellington following a three-week stretch in dry dock. The routine maintenance took place at Devonport Naval Base under the supervision of Babcock (NZ) Ltd, who have a long history of servicing the 148 metre vessel. Planned repairs
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Part Two: Cornwall Park, The Gift That Keeps On Giving In the shade of One Tree Hill, Sir John Logan Campbell’s legacy remains as he intended: a conscious intervention against Auckland’s City’s viral suburban sprawl; a true eye in the storm. As one of our first citizens, businessmen and politicians, the gift of
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Part One: One Tree Hill, the Hill With No Tree. Not so far from Auckland’s city centre lies Cornwall Park, an unfeasible 540 acre expanse of fields, gardens, and tree-lined avenues that worship at the foot of a small mountain. At 182 metres high, One Tree Hill ranks as Auckland’s second highest mountain
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Contact
If you have any questions or need help or advice about rental cars or your New Zealand travel plans we’re here to help you. Please contact us
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New Zealand Free Phone: 0800 800 956
Australian Free Phone: 1800 771 302
Other international enquiries. Find your nearest New Zealand rental cars branch.
