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Making of 'Hobbit Book '


The 'Book of New Zealand' tells the story of how New Zealand has inspired the epic landscapes behind Sir Peter Jackson's The Hobbit Trilogy. Academy Award winning production designer Dan Hennah explains how the gigantic pop-up book was conceived in New Zealand then shipped and installed in Los Angeles.

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Iconic Cardrona Hotel up for sale
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Iconic Cardrona Hotel up for sale

One of New Zealand’s most iconic buildings – the Cardrona Hotel – is on the market for the first time in more than a decade. Ryan Bridge speaks to co-owner Kade Thornton.