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AUIP’s Donna writes: The team from AUIP headed away from Christchurch on their annual pilgrimage for a few days retreat. It’s a great time to de stress and catch up with staff who live outside of New Zealand and talk over all that’s happened over the last year and to plan for the year ahead. This year we went to…
Continue readingEach year we see amazing photos, videos and writings from our Alumni based on their experiences whilst on AUIP Programs. We often think that these students could be and should be sharing their experiences further! Well now the Glimpse Correspondents Program is offering the chance for those talented photographers and writers who will be working, volunteering, or studying outside of…
Continue readingWe’ve all been there, reached the check in desk after waiting in a queue for 30 minutes to find that our baggage is overweight and you are faced with paying additional charges or somehow repacking on the spot. Shine have put together some tips on how to avoid this moment and we’ve thrown in advice from the AUIP office too….
Continue readingAs part of the pre-departure quiz on most of our programs, we ask you to work out your ecological footprint, and the results often come as shock. Now National Geographic has put together a water use calculator that shows you how much water you use in everyday life. Interestingly, it takes into account not just the normal things you would…
Continue readingThe build-up to the 2012 Rugby World Cup has been growing in intensity over the past few days and weeks so it’s hard to believe that the big day is finally here! At 7pm tonight (NZ time) the opening ceremony will begin and it is promised to be an opening ceremony like no other. “It will be spectacular, it will…
Continue readingWhat a tough choice the panel of judges had this year! We had everything from cheeky kangaroos to a church and a few sunsets and beaches thrown in too. It was a very close call this year, but based upon the judging categories of originality, creativity, impact and artistic merit, we are pleased to announce this year’s photo contest winners….
Continue readingAs promised in last week’s blog, we have managed to persuade Sara to share her special pavlova recipe from her Aunty Margaret so you can make one at home and recreate those yummy memories of New Zealand and Australia: Ingredients – 6 eggs (separated) – 2 cups sugar – 2 teaspoons malt vinegar – 3 tablespoons water – 2 teaspoons…
Continue readingIf you have been on either the New Zealand or one of the Australian programs you may very well have encountered the famous pavlova. For those of you who haven’t eaten this treat, the pavlova is a meringue with a crisp crust and soft, light inside and is traditionally decorated with a topping of whipped cream and fresh, soft fruit, such as kiwifruit, passionfruit…
Continue readingThat’s the tag line that the Coromandel Peninsula uses for promotional material and after spending a few days there last month AUIP’s Sheena can see why. The Coromandel Peninsula is the perfect destination for students spending a few days in Auckland in-between or after programs. It is within an hour and a half drive from Auckland city centre and even…
Continue readingSoon Christchurch will be reaching the year mark since the first 7.1 quake hit the region on September 4. Since that life-changing event, over 7,000 aftershocks have shaken the city, including the devastating 6.3 on February 22 that has left the central city a “no go” zone. However, in a positive step forward for the city, last week Christchurch City…
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