Win Air NZ flights: Go NZ! Major New Zealand holiday series encourages Kiwis to explore local destinations

Awaroa Estuary in Abel Tasman National Park. Go NZ! is about discovering the wonderful holiday destinations we have in our own backyard. Photo / Supplied

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The NZ Herald and NZME will next week launch a major new series, encouraging New Zealanders to become star-struck tourists in their own country.

'Go NZ!' is a new two-week editorial campaign highlighting the attractions, events and people of towns and regions from the Far North to the South - and the myriad destinations between.

And each day, NZ Herald readers and Newstalk ZB listeners will get the chance to win Air NZ flights to our featured destinations and regional New Zealand.

"In a time of international uncertainty, we're encouraging New Zealanders to fall in love with their country all over again. For those who remember the slogan, it's very much "don't leave town 'til you've seen the country!" said NZME Head of Content Development Nadia Tolich.

Regions featured include Northland, Auckland, Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Hawke's Bay, Taranaki, Wellington and the lower North Island, Nelson and the top of the South Island, Canterbury and the lower South Island.

Go NZ! is about discovering the wonderful holiday destinations we have in our own backyard. Each day we'll showcase a different region from Northland to Stewart Island, offering readers tips about sightseeing, shopping, food and drink and much more.

"We have loads of ideas for your next Go NZ! holiday - sandboarding Te Paki's giant sand dunes in the Far North, three great hot pools to try in Rotorua, two out-of-this-world playgrounds for the kids in Wellington and Christchurch and wineries galore in Hawke's Bay, Marlborough and beyond. There's jet boats and bungy jumping in Queenstown and stunning walks around Nelson for everyone, from young families to experienced trampers," said Tolich.

The campaign will feature daily in the NZ Herald, Weekend Herald, Herald on Sunday and NZME's five regional daily newspapers, as well as nzherald.co.nz and across NZME's radio networks including Newstalk ZB and The Hits.

"We know New Zealanders love to travel. NZME is proudly New Zealand owned with more than 1500 staff across our great country," said NZME CEO Michael Boggs.

"We have a major role to play in ensuring we keep encouraging people to travel safely. There is so much to see, love and do in New Zealand. Go NZ! will be the go-to destination for Kiwis seeking adventures and great times," said Mr Boggs.

• Monday 16 March: Northland
• Tuesday 17 March: Auckland
• Wednesday 18 March: Tauranga
• Thursday 19 March: Rotorua
• Friday 20 March: Hawkes Bay
• Saturday 21 March: Waikato
• Sunday 22 March: Gisborne
• Monday 23 March: Taranaki and Whanganui
• Tuesday 24 March: Lower North Island
• Wednesday 25 March: Top of the South
• Thursday 26 March: Canterbury
• Friday 27 March: Queenstown and Otago
• Saturday 28 March: The Deep South