Web Week

Site taking off - (Air New Zealand) The country's flagship airline also has the biggest online following, according to Netratings statistics. With a reasonably sophisticated booking engine and layout, the Air New Zealand site is a good starting point if you are a patriotic flyer. You can use your airpoints to make a booking and pay for tickets online.

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Beds and wheels - (Jasons) A good hub for accommodation listings as well as transport rental and tourism activities. Also a good window into travel for the South Pacific islands.

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Snow business - (Snow NZ) "Lift pass from $25 a day," shouts a web banner on the site for skiers and snowboarders seeking deals that will put them on the slopes. A well-maintained site that is likely to go a bit quiet in the next few months as people think more about the beach and the islands.

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Moving preview - (Look before you Book) Dial-up internet users beware, you'll want a broadband connection to really take advantage of this innovative site, which features clips of tourism spots round the South Pacific so you can, well, look before you book. The video will still be designed to give the best impression, but goes further than a few glossy photos.