Dame Georgina Kirby, Deborah Bush, QSM, Chief Executive of Endometriosis NZ and Judith Speight director at ITT WRKZ Limited will receive international recognition as part of the 100th Anniversary of International Women's Day on 8th March 2011.

Rugby World Cup visitors will provide a short term boost to Dunedin hotels after a slower than expected economic recovery over the past two years.

Artists throughout Auckland West are busy finishing artwork and dusting their studios ready to open to the public for the 7th Annual West Artists' Open Studio weekend on 26 and 27 March.

This weekend's Antique and Classic Boat show at Lake Rotoiti will have a global presence with boating enthusiasts via the popular US website woodyboater.com.

Boat show organiser Pete Rainey says he emailed the website and told them about the show.

A rubbish-free coastline is the aim of the Dunedin Coastal Cleanup being held this Sunday, 6 March, as part of Seaweek 2011.

Hybrid? Electric car? Who needs it when you can drive a great-looking petrol-powered auto and be in one of the greenest cars on the planet.

New Zealand Champions of Cheese Awards Winners Announced

One of New Zealand's best loved blue cheeses and a stunning Dutch Gouda have picked up the two supreme awards at this year's Cuisine NZ Champions of Cheese Awards.

TVNZ and Libra are teaming up to offer one talented young designer the opportunity of a lifetime. Hosted by the multi-talented Jessie Gurunathan, The Libra Design Project is a brand new five-part online series starting on Wednesday 2 March at 5pm.

International media have been enticed by the unusual and stomach-challenging delicacies on offer at the Hokitika Wildfoods Festival and will jostle with their Kiwi counterparts for tastings on Saturday March 12.

Pipers and Drummers from around New Zealand are using their musical talents to benefit those in need after last Tuesday's earthquake in Christchurch.