Eyes On New Zealand

08/06/2026

🌊 Did you know the world’s largest marine protected area spans 1.55 million km²?

It’s in the Ross Sea, far south of Aotearoa New Zealand. Science and international partnership are helping protect this global sanctuary.

28/05/2026

On 29 May 1953, Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay became the first climbers to reach the summit of Mount Everest ⛰️ the highest point on Earth.

To Sir Ed, his greatest achievement was not climbing Everest but helping the people of Nepal.

The story 👇

The first successful summit of the world’s highest mountain, Mt Everest (or Chomolungma, as the Tibetans call her), inextricably linked two people: Sir Edmund Hillary, Order of New Zealand, and Sherpa Tenzing Norgay. The pair were brought together as part of the ninth British expedition to Everest...

27/05/2026

A Kiwi burger… that contains no kiwi?🍔

Here in New Zealand, the Kiwi burger is a classic — a combo of beef, egg and beetroot that somehow works perfectly together. By joining breakfast, lunch and dinner in one meal, it’s Kiwi ingenuity at its best.

This International Burger Day, would you give it a go? 👉 https://ow.ly/Y2Cq50Z4W4h

21/05/2026

🌏 Aotearoa New Zealand is working towards planting one billion trees by 2028, with almost 800 million already planted – helping to regenerate ecosystems and support biodiversity.

Today, on International Day for Biological Diversity, it’s a reminder that collective local action plays a role in protecting nature worldwide.

20/05/2026

🎶 Celebrating the music of Aotearoa New Zealand
From global chart‑toppers to emerging voices, New Zealand artists continue to make their mark on international stages.

With milestones like Lorde’s Ribs joining Spotify’s Billions Club, and Māori artists blending te reo Māori (the Māori language) and taonga pūoro (traditional instruments) with contemporary sounds, the music of Aotearoa reflects its people, culture and place — and it’s resonating around the world.

👉 https://ow.ly/nOwC50Z2ttZ

20/05/2026

New Zealand is a buzzing place, which is home to the incredible Mānuka tree. It’s known for many uses, but widely renowned for its delicious, high-quality honey 🍯.

🐝 The story: https://ow.ly/NmaH50Z1jN9

17/05/2026

From a national symbol to a trusted global mark. The FernMark is New Zealand’s official country-of-origin accreditation, backed by the New Zealand Government — helping signal products and services that are genuinely from New Zealand.

Recognised and trusted worldwide, it’s a mark of authenticity, quality and trust. Look for the FernMark and choose products you can trust. 💚

Find out more about the FernMark: https://ow.ly/7oYW50Z0U14

11/05/2026

Aotearoa New Zealand’s Silver Fern has a long and meaningful history. From Māori wayfinding — using the underside of the fern to reflect moonlight — to becoming a proud symbol worn by sporting teams and our military and recognised around the world today. A symbol of identity, authenticity and trust.

The Silver Fern is one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s most enduring and recognised national symbols.

10/05/2026

Meet Arthur Lydiard: The Kiwi who revolutionized running 🏃‍♂️This New Zealand coach transformed distance running globally. His athletes won Olympic golds, and his ideas sparked the global jogging craze!
Lydiard's legacy? He showed that anyone can benefit from running, no matter their fitness level. 👉 https://ow.ly/uVUP50YXgae

05/05/2026

🎶 It’s New Zealand Music Month 2026!

This May, listeners around the world are invited to discover the sound of Aotearoa. From Māori waiata to indie, pop, hip hop and electronic music, New Zealand’s music scene reflects its people, culture and landscapes — with artists gaining recognition both locally and offshore.

👉 https://www.eyesonnewzealand.com/stories/new-zealand-music-month-2025-te-marama-puoro-o-aotearoa