In honour of the royal visit, Danielle Wright tracks down the best of British in Auckland.

Big-name Kiwi labels have been mum on whether they have supplied the Duchess of Cambridge with any creations but it is expected the royal visitor will appear in NZ-designed outfits.

Meeting a royal has meant a few extra lessons for a group of young students in Central Otago.

Premium NZ lamb, beef and seafood - from Waiheke Island in the north to Dunedin in the south - will be laid out for the the royal media pack tomorrow.

Towns on the royal tour are getting ready for an international spotlight that promises to boost the promotion of New Zealand.

Should you happen to come into royal contact, UK etiquette expert William Hanson has some tips to help you act more like a toff.

Royal fever will look less like a fairytale and more like a celebrity Twitter feed when the new generation of the British monarchy arrive in New Zealand next week, a media specialist says.

New Zealand officials organising next week's royal visit have rejected reports by British media that publicity for events during the tour gives a "manual for terrorists, nutters and fixated people hoping to harm them". The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and their 8-month-old son Prince George will spend 10 days in New Zealand from Monday.

Prime Minister John Key has had his offer of a home-cooked meal at his family home in Auckland's exclusive Parnell turned down by the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.

Public displays of affection by Prince Charles, a possible boycott and a fashionista who prefers Princess Diana "thinner" - barrels of ink documented every detail of the last big royal tour.

Arriving with an entourage of 11 helpers at the reported cost of $1 million a day, is the royal visit worth it?

Meeting the royal family can be as easy as wearing something eye-catching.

It's time to get your flags at the ready, with the route maps for the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's New Zealand tour revealed today.

There is no guarantee Prince George will take home a Buzzy Bee, as his father did 30 years ago.

Ellena Tavioni remembers being stunned the moment she saw Kate Middleton step out in one of her Pasifika dresses.

Wills and Kate will be put to work on former America's Cup matchracing yachts in Auckland next week.

New Zealanders expecting specially made souvenirs to commemorate next month's visit by the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are likely to be disappointed.

It was more than 30 years ago but Angelique Reweti still vividly remembers the moment she met a young Diana, Princess of Wales.

He is the go-to man for anyone wanting to organise official events - and they don't come much bigger than a royal tour.

It's a daunting job planning a party for a Duchess - especially when her parents are in the events' business.

From a canoe to a calabash, weird and wonderful gifts to the Queen from Commonwealth countries will be going on display.

A luxurious Queenstown lodge has been booked for the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge to have a romantic royal escape.

Sorry girls, Prince Harry is officially off the market.

When Prince George takes part in his first official public engagement next month, he'll be oblivious to the planning that has gone into the milestone event.

Prime Minister John Key says Prince William's visit with his family to NZ will be "tremendous value for money" despite costing the taxpayer an estimated $1 million.

It is one of the most anticipated arrivals of the year - but Maori royalty have rejected an offer of a visit by Prince William because not enough time was given.