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“In an attempt to lead a balanced life-style I have consistently balanced work and pleasure in equal measures. In my youth I enjoyed playing sports and a variety of outdoor and indoor activities such as cricket, rugby, football, squash and tennis as well as philately, chess, extensive and varied reading and good-old home maintenance!! I enjoy this a lot as it involves solving problems and... > Read more

New Zealand is a young country with a culture that out weighs its years. The Maori indigenous people arrived in New Zealand known as Aoteraroa (the land of the long white cloud) a mere 1000 years ago.  Maori tradition, culture and language are immersed in New Zealand life. Things such as... > Read more

Keith Pasley a renowned New Zealand Chef and your Host at Herron Hill, Keri Keri is offering you the opportunity to master the art of bread making with a series of culinary courses to be held at The Culinary Institute of New Zealand.Keith Pasley will present a series of one day hands-on lessons... > Read more

The Matariki Hospitality Industry Awards are being held on Sunday 12 June in Whangarei. These awards are to recognise the achievements of Northlanders.  The awards that are up for grabs range from Professional Caterer of the Year, to Northland Schools Recognition of Training.  This year... > Read more

New Zealand gardeners have again been admired and rewarded at the world’s most famous garden show, The Chelsea Flower Show. Tamata Holdings, a Waikato Horticultural export company, won a Silver Medal (Flora) for its garden called Te maara nui o maples (the garden of great maples) designed... > Read more

With its vast lush country side from the top of the North Island to the bottom of the South Island, New Zealand has been able to refine and develop our skills in agriculture to now boast the Southern Hemisphere’s largest agri-business exhibition.  This four day event in its 43rd year... > Read more

Farmland near the town of Matamata in the Waikato region, is no stranger to hosting some of the worlds most talented actors, and now it is set to play host to Stephen Fry, Conan Stevens and Ryan Gage who have just been announced to play pivotal roles in Peter Jackson’s new film, The Hobbit.... > Read more

Both Richie McCaw and Dan Carter, arguably two of the most famous and talented Rugby players in the world, have cemented their future in New Zealand for the next 4 years.These signings by the New Zealand Rugby Union are a major boost for the Rugby World Cup to be held throughout New Zealand later... > Read more

Tane Mahuta – meaning ‘Lord of the Forest’ is New Zealand’s biggest recognised living kauri tree.They say this ancient tree was discovered in the 1920’s when surveyors surveyed State Highway 12 through Waipoua Forest in 1928.  Nicholas Yakas and other Bushmen,... > Read more

Planking the latest internet craze across the ditch is showing now signs of abating despite safety warnings and the death of a Brisbane man. Rather than risk your life with this craze why not try one of New Zealand’s adrenaline adventures. In Auckland alone you can Bungee from the... > Read more

New Zealand’s southern hemisphere ski fields - renowned for spectacular mountain terrain, postcard scenery, varied snow trails, and popular resorts - are gearing up for the winter 2011... > Read more

Last weekend saw The Culinary Institute of New Zealand compete in the The Northland Salon Culinaire. This competition is a unique opportunity to see over 30 competitions over two days featuring the... > Read more

Supermodel Rachel Hunter, All Black Richie McCaw and Dan Carter, Actor Martin Henderson, Opshop’s Jason Kerrison, Olympic gold medallist Hamish Carter and broadcaster Pippa Wetzell have all... > Read more

According to the online travel company Expedia, 3 New Zealand hotels have been placed in the top 100 worldwide. Auckland's SkyCity ranked at 18th, The Waterfront Suites in the Bay of Islands was... > Read more

Fontaine is one of our New Zealand students currently studying the National Certificate in Travel and Advances Fares and Ticketing Level 4 with us at Quantum Education Group. She has already... > Read more

Katy Perry was in Auckland yesterday and built up her courage to jump off Auckland’s iconic Harbour Bridge. The Teenage Dream singer did a 142ft bungee jump off the Bridge only hours before... > Read more

One of last months’ activities for Quantum Education Group students was ten pin bowling in Newmarket, Auckland. The day proved to be enormously successful and great fun for all. Even though... > Read more

This year, Education New Zealand has held a competition for the top international student of the year. Students were selected from various sectors and our student—Karen Ishikawa took... > Read more

“A major benefit of becoming a counsellor is the self learning - the journey of self discovery- the ability to understand why you feel, behave and think as you do. You will have the skills to... > Read more

Interestingly, considering the recent world events and the constant media attention surrounding Catherine Middleton and Prince Williams wedding, Pippa Middleton has now rose to fame and has been... > Read more