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How To Do (Almost) Everything

Have you ever wanted to put down a hangi? Find south? Change a tyre? Start your own blog? AA Directions tells you how!

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Game Changers

AA Directions speaks to three altruistic New Zealanders who have found creative ways to help others.

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Q & A - Nico Fournier

We ask volcanologist Nico Fournier about the thrills of the job, his predictions for the next eruption, and more...

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Summer Cycling

This summer we're celebrating cycling! We’ve got features on the NZ cycle trail, Jon Bridges on cycling joy, various cycle clubs plus a whole lot more.

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Christchurch Catch-up

We head to Christchurch to find out what life is like post-quake, including business owners, a school principal and two couples living in condemned houses.

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Q & A - Peter Carter

Peter Carter, DOC’s Programme Manager for the Hauraki area, talks about some of the best scenic campsites maintained by the Department of Conservation.

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Join The Club

We take a look at some of the fun, fascinating & fulfilling clubs that passionate Kiwis are involved in. Read about all the clubs we visited.

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Clubbing Together

To tie in with our feature on clubs, we talk to one of the longest standing Members of the AA, Tom Dawson, and his granddaughter Erica.

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Picture Perfect

Tessa Chrisp won the AA Directions award for Best Travel Image with People at the annual Cathay Pacific Travel Media awards held recently.

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Q & A - Malia Johnston

We talk to Malia Johnston, Artistic Director of the World of WearableArt Awards Show & learn how she keeps the WOW factor after several years on the job.


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