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“Code Red” Full Movie – Surfing Goes Huge At Teahupoo Tahiti
New Nikon D3200 Camera and New Nikkor Lens announcement from TA Macalister Ltd
New Products:
It is with great pleasure that we announce the new Nikon D3200 Digital SLR camera, the Wireless Mobile Adapter WU-1a and the new AF-S NIKKOR 28mm f/1.8G Lens.
With specifications as below, coupled with Nikon’s new expanded Guide Mode and the quality of Nikkor lenses, we expect the D3200 will make a huge impact in the NZ mid-range SLR market.
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ORION HEALTH GODZONE ADVENTURE RACE WRAPS IN SUNSHINE
The finale teams competing in the Orion Health GODZone Adventure came across the finish line at midday today wrapping up the six day event in fine form.
Blue sky’s, brilliant sunshine, pizza and champagne awaited the last competitors who had been travelling constantly with very little sleep for five days, 3 hours and 25 minutes (124.25mins).
Team Seagate won the 515km long event early in the week on Thursday evening finishing in three days,14 hours and 55 minutes proving their world class status and domination. Team leader Nathan Faavae said the adventure was inspirational. “ We had to overcome the ruggedness of the course to get to this position – it was not an easy route. A lot of races are quite sterile but this one was beautiful.”
Second place went to Team One Square Meal who finished the course in four days, 6 hours and one minute. Sia Svendson, Ian Edmond, Stuart Lynch and Ross Rotherham were thrilled with their placing and team leader Ian Adamson praised race directors Warren Bates and Adam Fairmaid.
“Everyone found the race very challenging but we we’re here for the adventure and that’s what we got!
Third place went to Queenstown favourites, Team R&R Sport who finished in four days, five hours and 22 minutes. Local adventurers Haydn Key, Baz Smith, Jess Simson and Mat Woods celebrated their placing by dropping by the R&R store to say hi to the staff on the way to the finish line.
“ We are really happy with where we came, enjoyed the entire course and loved every minute of it. Its great to have a race of this nature back in New Zealand and here in our own backyard.”
Second place team One Square Meal across the finish line.
Out of a field of 31 racing teams, ten made it home on the full course with ten stages starting with a Milford Sound kayak and then proceeded to a Milford Road mountain bike, Englinton River white water canoe, Dunton Range trek, Oreti Cromel mountain bike, Eyre Mountain trek, Thomson Mountain bike, Earnslaw Burn trek, Rees Valley mountain bike and finishing with a kayak on Lake Wakatipu.
A time cut off at 6pm on Thursday pushed teams on to an intermediate course that did not include the Eyre Mountain trek stage and five teams completed that. The short course kicked in at 6pm on Friday with four teams finishing. Three teams finished on the Endeavour course which had the teams travel on the Real Journeys Earnslaw boat to the finish line. Six teams came in unranked having received assistance on the course and three teams withdrew.
The success of the event delivered on all fronts with all competitors raving about the course and the adventure they had. The GODZone Adventure live website received over 66,553 visits during the week long event and national press, TVNZ and TV3 bulletins resulted in far-reaching media presence.
Zeke Lau Vs. Keanu Asing
TUATAPERE HUMP RIDGE TRACK GAINS ENVIRO GOLD AWARD
The Tuatapere Hump Ridge Track is delighted to announce that it has been awarded the Enviro Gold Award by Qualmark, recognising its high standards in environmental practices.
To earn tourism’s top official environmental award, the Tuatapere Hump Ridge Track has had to demonstrate excellence in energy efficiency, waste management and water conservation, with community activities and conservation initiatives also considered under Qualmark’s environmental criteria. The Tuatapere Hump Ridge Track is only one of two Visitor Activities in Southland and Fiordland to have gained Enviro Gold.
Kate Hebblethwaite, Operations Manager, said “we are delighted at this recognition of our environmental efforts and commitment to sustainable practises across the organisation.”
“Everything we do on the track has sustainability at its core – from the dishwashing liquid that we use, to our new stoat trapping project, to the proposed wind turbine at Okaka Lodge.”
The Enviro Award sits alongside the Qualmark Endorsement system for tourism businesses, with all Qualmark licence holders undergoing strict criteria assessments to ensure the quality of their service meets Qualmark’s exacting standards.
“Every Qualmark licence holder is expected to adhere to basic Responsible Tourism practices”, says Qualmark General Manager, Tim Keeling, “but to attain a Qualmark Enviro award, a business must show extra commitment to caring for their environment and their local community.”
“For each step up the Enviro ladder, from Bronze to Silver then Gold, more is demanded of the business. The Enviro criteria is strict and the assessments rigorous and demanding. We applaud every Qualmark licence holder who takes up the challenge to support sustainable tourism practices and good environmental management, through the Enviro awards”.
The Tuatapere Hump Ridge Track is a Charitable Organisation and community initiative. Future profits made from the track will be returned to the Tuatapere community to help fund local projects.
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Mountain Bikers Gear Up for Rally of the Rock
Auckland, New Zealand. March 8 2012 – Registrations are now open for one of Niue Island’s most popular events, the ‘Rally of the Rock’ mountain biking challenge on June 4th, 2012.
This iconic local event has gained international recognition with mountain bike riders from New Zealand, Australia and further abroad travelling to Niue to be part of the experience and enjoy what Niue has to offer.
The annual competition sees riders challenge themselves against the terrain, the elements and the clock while they are rewarded with the stunning views and unique sights from Niue’s hard and fast bush tracks. The rally consists of several timed and ‘cruising’ stages over a total of 40 + kilometres of tracks and roads.
No-one takes the race too seriously except for the front riders making it a fun day for all involved. The event receives great local support and full coverage on local TV and radio stations.
There are major cash and travel prizes up for grabs for the overall male and female winners and place getters in each of three categories; Senior Men, Junior Men and Open Women.
Throughout the week of the event there are plenty of additional activities arranged for the international competitors including further bike rides, barbeques and famed attractions like snorkelling, diving and fishing.
Keen riders can also sign up for the inaugural ‘Round the Rock’ race which will take place on June 6th 2012. ‘Round the Rock’ will be a 60km road sprint around the whole island.
Niue Island is great destination for adventurous travelers. As well as extensive mountain biking and hiking tracks, Niue is highly regarded for its marine activities including fantastic snorkeling and diving, fishing and whale watching. On-land, the island boasts extensive caving systems and lush forests for exploration.
Expressions of interest and registrations for both of these events can be sent through to the Visitor Information Centre – info@niueisland.com.
Air New Zealand has weekly direct flights to Niue Island from Auckland. The connecting flight for these events is on Saturday June 2nd.
Fundraising For Kids – You Can Help Too!
It’s funny how some things work out. While seeking sponsors for an upcoming event, my email found its way onto Lisa’s desk at Adventure Magazine. With a $30 donation and an email, I find myself here with an opportunity to tell you a little about the Buller Gorge Marathon and my mini fundraising mission for Project K.
My running “career” is a short one. With this being my second half marathon I would describe myself as average fitness. The event itself is stunning, and a real highlight for me was seeing how a whole town (Westport on the west coast of the Sth Island)can all pull together to provide ample drink stations, numerous pockets of people cheering you along and my highlight, a DJ with massive speakers pumping out some awesome beats to keep the legs moving.
The race starts up in the Buller Gorge and winds its along the Buller river to a finish point in Westport. The scenery provides a stunning backdrop and with all the beautiful views around, it helps to take your mind of all the messages my body was sending me and the possibility of being taken alive by sandflies! Everyone who passed me (approx 600 of you) were super friendly and everyone had words of encouragement that give you that little boost, its awesome to share in something like this with like minded people.
This is great race/event and I would thoroughly recommend it for casual runners, walkers, teams and corporate or for the serious runner wanting to do the full marathon.
At the finish line, I was sore but rapt to have finished. I also managed to raise some funds for a bunch of kids who need some help from time to time. As a blatant last chance to bump up my fundraising, I have included my details if this inspires you to send any spare $ towards the charity http://www.fundraiseonline.co.nz/MatthewParrett.
ABOUT PROJECT K
Project K is a youth development programme designed to inspire 13 – 15-year-olds to reach their potential through building self-confidence, promoting good health and education and teaching life skills such as goal setting and teamwork. It uses the backdrop of New Zealand’s beautiful outdoors to help 13 – 15 year olds who lack self-confidence or with other factors holding their development back.
As a charitable trust they rely on the generosity of donations, grants from philanthropic trusts and sponsorships.
Project K gets results so help support this great scheme!
Key findings include:
Improved self-confidence and focus Improved academic results
Improved social skills
Reduced negative behaviour such as smoking and truancy
Improved motivation
Film ‘80 Waves’ digs into global wildlife, big surf, more
: – - Filmed over 5 years and in 10 glorious locations, 80 Waves is a collection of huge waves and big name riders from across the globe. Amongst the culture, wildlife and beautiful scenery of exotic surf spots like Fiji, Hawaii and Bali, we see surfers and foil-boarders, tow-in surfing and body-boarding on such iconic waves as Hawaii’s ‘Jaws’ and Indonesia’s ‘G-Land’, all set to an eclectic collection of world music.
With tons of spectacular wipeouts, interviews with pro surfers like Adam D’Esposito and Ken Bradshaw, and unmissable underwater footage of the largest great white shark ever seen off the coast of Hawaii, 80 Waves will make you want to run for the airport with your passport in one hand and your surfboard in the other!
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