Following hot on the heels of its provocative branding campaign Tourism Australia launched G’ Day NZ Australia Week (23rd April-29th April) which has been a huge success this year. It was a celebration of mate-ship between Kiwis and Aussies.
The events showcased the best Australia had to offer and highlighted food, wine, film, arts, fashion and indigenous culture.
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New Zealand and Australian firefighters who risked their lives to fight some of Australia’s fiercest bushfires last year were honored in Auckland with a spirit of mate-ship award. The award was presented as part of a black-tie gala dinner at Auckland’s Logan Campbell Centre on ANZAC eve.
The sold-out Lindemans Longest Australian Lunch hosted by Simon Dallow and Alison Mau was attended by nearly 700 people.
An array of significant Australian documentaries and feature films were also showcased in The United Travel Australian Film Festival. The Story of the Kelly Gang-the world’s first feature length film was a highlight of the festival, which screened for the first time in New Zealand during the week.
Baden WaiWai (the highest ranked New Zealand long driver) and John Noble (the current Australian long drive champion) demonstrated their long-drive golfing skills at the Grange.
Descendance also performed throughout the Week to enthusiastic crowds at the Auckland Zoo, the Auckland Museum and at various Auckland schools and businesses.
G’Day NZ Australia Week 2008 is scheduled to be held from April 20 to April 26. A new one-day consumer travel expo will be added for the next years G’Day NZ Australia and it will be build on the success of this year’s events.
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