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New Zealanders are no strangers to spotting A-list celebs.
This week, Bob Dylan reportedly popped into the Crow Tavern in Picton for a drink and a chat with some of the locals. Shania Twain, who owns property near Wanaka, is also said to be holidaying in the Marlborough Sounds.
Johnny Depp-fever hit Piha last January when it was reported the actor had been seen taking an evening swim in the surf. Depp was also "seen" at Ahipara, the holiday destination of choice for computer king Bill Gates, who spent time quad biking there during Christmas 2007.
Also in December 2007, Waiheke Island was abuzz with rumours of visits by Oscar-winning actors Charlize Theron and Jack Nicholson to watch the Little River Band at the Ridgeview Estate.
In 2004 actors Josh Hartnett, Timothy Dalton, Holly Hunter and Sir Anthony Hopkins were seen out and about in Queenstown.
In 2003, Danny De Vito was said to have visited while Tom Cruise filmed The Last Samurai in Taranaki.
