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    Clear blue Lake Wānaka with mountains on the far shore under a cloudless sky Nationwide

    Three weeks in New Zealand: the both-islands itinerary

    A 21-day New Zealand itinerary across both islands: Coromandel, Rotorua, Tongariro, the Cook Strait ferry, Abel Tasman, the West Coast, Queenstown and Mt Cook.

    19 min read · Updated November 2026
    Plan Your Trip
    An Air New Zealand plane on the apron at Queenstown Airport with The Remarkables behind on a sunny day Nationwide

    NZeTA explained: who needs one, the real cost and how to apply without stuffing it up

    8 min read · Updated November 2026
    Cities and Towns
    Aerial view of Queenstown on the shore of Lake Wakatipu with mountains behind Queenstown

    Things to do in Queenstown: the big-ticket thrills, the free stuff and how to fit it in

    9 min read · Updated November 2026
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    Walkers on the golden sand of Bark Bay in Abel Tasman National Park beside a water taxi, with forested hills and clear water behind Nelson Tasman

    Abel Tasman National Park: water taxis, kayaking and the coast track

    8 min read · Updated November 2026
    Road Trips
    An empty sealed road crossing open tussock country towards snow-capped volcanic mountains under a blue sky North Island

    Auckland to Wellington drive: the best stops and overnight options

    11 min read · Updated November 2026
    Nature and Scenery
    Russell waterfront with a jetty, boats and historic buildings along the Bay of Islands on a sunny day Northland

    Bay of Islands guide: cruises, Russell, Waitangi and where to base yourself

    8 min read · Updated November 2026
    Campervans
    A white campervan parked on green grass under a bright blue New Zealand sky Nationwide

    The best campervan hire companies in NZ compared (budget to luxury)

    7 min read · Updated November 2026
    Campervans
    Moke Lake near Queenstown reflecting golden hills and a clear blue sky on a calm day South Island

    The best campsites in the South Island for campervans and tents

    8 min read · Updated November 2026
    Hikes
    Lake Rotoiti and the green valleys of Nelson Lakes National Park seen from high on the St Arnaud Range on a sunny day Nationwide

    The best day hikes in NZ (that are not the Tongariro Crossing)

    9 min read · Updated November 2026
    Things To Do
    The white sand beach at Cathedral Cove with turquoise water, a rock stack and bush-covered cliffs on a sunny day Auckland

    The best day trips from Auckland: Hobbiton, Waitomo, the Coromandel and closer escapes

    12 min read · Updated November 2026
    Plan Your Trip
    A straight road leading towards snow-capped Mount Ruapehu under a clear blue sky Nationwide

    The best eSIM for New Zealand: coverage, prices and when a local SIM is better

    7 min read · Updated November 2026
    Where To Stay
    The white twin-gabled front of Around The World Backpackers on Barbadoes Street, Christchurch, under a clear blue sky Nationwide

    The best hostels in NZ for people who are not 19 anymore

    7 min read · Updated November 2026
    Plan Your Trip
    The front of Auckland Airport's international terminal with its white City of Sails sail roof, flags and taxis on a sunny afternoon Nationwide

    NZ biosecurity explained: what to declare and how to avoid the $400 fine

    7 min read · Updated November 2026
    Adventure Activities
    The historic Kawarau Bridge bungy site spanning a rocky green gorge above the Kawarau River near Queenstown on a sunny day Nationwide

    Bungy jumping in NZ: every site compared

    8 min read · Updated November 2026
    Campervans
    Campervans parked side by side at a sunny roadside camping area on New Zealand's West Coast Nationwide

    How much does campervan hire in NZ cost? Daily rates, fuel, campsites and the hidden extras

    7 min read · Updated November 2026
    Campervans
    A white campervan with camping chairs set up beside a blue New Zealand lake and hills on a sunny day Nationwide

    Campervan relocation deals in NZ: $1 a day hire and how to get them

    8 min read · Updated November 2026
    Campervans
    A van parked by the shore of Lake Wānaka between willow trees, with mountains and blue sky behind Nationwide

    Campervan vs car and motels in NZ: the real maths

    8 min read · Updated November 2026
    Nature and Scenery
    Cape Reinga lighthouse on a green headland above a deep blue sea, with white water marking the Columbia Bank where two oceans meet Northland

    Cape Reinga and Ninety Mile Beach: getting there and tours

    7 min read · Updated November 2026
    Getting Around
    An empty road curving beside a lake towards sunlit mountains in New Zealand Nationwide

    Renting a car in NZ: insurance, one-way fees, ferries and how not to get stung

    8 min read · Updated November 2026
    Nature and Scenery
    Nugget Point lighthouse on a narrow green ridge above blue sea and rocky islets in the Catlins on a sunny day Southland

    The Catlins: waterfalls, wildlife and a slow coastal drive

    8 min read · Updated November 2026
    Road Trips
    The ornate stone and dark-roofed Dunedin Railway Station seen from the street on a clear day Otago

    Christchurch to Dunedin drive: Ōamaru, Moeraki Boulders and the coast road

    16 min read · Updated November 2026
    Road Trips
    A sealed road winding through golden tussock hills towards mountains in Otago under a blue sky South Island

    Christchurch to Queenstown: the best route, stops and how long it takes

    11 min read · Updated November 2026
    Nature and Scenery
    The white sand beach at Cathedral Cove with turquoise water, a rock stack and bush-covered cliffs on a sunny day Coromandel

    Coromandel guide: Cathedral Cove, Hot Water Beach and the best road trip stops

    9 min read · Updated November 2026
    Things To Do
    Rolla Island and Commander Peak rising from calm, dark blue water in Doubtful Sound under a clear blue sky Fiordland

    Doubtful Sound vs Milford Sound: which fiord should you see?

    7 min read · Updated November 2026
    Road Trips
    Autumn trees along a still lake in Central Otago under a clear blue sky Otago

    Dunedin to Queenstown drive: Central Otago stops, wineries and drive times

    15 min read · Updated November 2026
    Where To Stay
    Snow-capped Mount Tasman and Aoraki/Mount Cook rising above green paddocks and bush near Lake Matheson, Fox Glacier, under a clear blue sky West Coast

    Fox Glacier vs Franz Josef: which glacier town to stay in

    7 min read · Updated November 2026
    Nature and Scenery
    The Franz Josef Glacier valley with forested slopes and snowy peaks under a blue sky West Coast

    Franz Josef Glacier: heli-hikes, valley walks and whether it is worth the detour

    8 min read · Updated November 2026
    Campervans
    Two campervans parked on a grassy rise above a rocky shoreline on the Coromandel Peninsula Nationwide

    Freedom camping in NZ: the 2026 rules, the $400 fines and where you can actually park

    8 min read · Updated November 2026
    Hikes
    A tramping track running along a tussock ridge on the Kepler Track in Fiordland, with mountains and valleys around Nationwide

    The NZ Great Walks: which one to do, booking dates and costs

    8 min read · Updated November 2026
    Cities and Towns
    Tall Norfolk pines lining Marine Parade in Napier under a clear blue sky on a sunny winter afternoon Hawke's Bay

    Hawke's Bay guide: Art Deco Napier, wineries and bike trails

    7 min read · Updated November 2026
    Things To Do
    Hobbit holes set into green hillsides reflected in the pond at the Hobbiton Movie Set on a sunny day Waikato

    Hobbiton Movie Set tour: tickets, which tour to book and how to get there

    9 min read · Updated November 2026
    Hikes
    The Hooker Valley Track boardwalk crossing tussock towards snowy Aoraki/Mount Cook under a blue sky Mackenzie

    Hooker Valley Track: the easiest big-mountain walk in NZ

    7 min read · Updated November 2026
    Things To Do
    A rock-lined hot pool at Polynesian Spa in Rotorua looking out over Lake Rotorua under a blue sky with white clouds Nationwide

    The best hot pools in NZ, from free natural springs to day spas

    8 min read · Updated November 2026
    Getting Around
    A Cook Strait ferry sailing through the green hills of the Marlborough Sounds Wellington

    Interislander vs Bluebridge: which Cook Strait ferry should you book?

    8 min read · Updated November 2026
    Campervans
    A green and purple Jucy campervan on the lakeside road beside Lake Wakatipu in golden evening light Nationwide

    Jucy campervan review: what you get, what it costs and who it suits

    8 min read · Updated November 2026
    Adventure Activities
    A guided group of sea kayakers in red and yellow kayaks paddling on calm blue water near Motueka on a sunny day Nationwide

    Kayaking in NZ: Abel Tasman, Milford, Doubtful and beyond

    7 min read · Updated November 2026
    Nature and Scenery
    The stone Church of the Good Shepherd beside the turquoise water of Lake Tekapo with brown mountains behind on a sunny day Mackenzie

    Lake Tekapo guide: stargazing tours, hot pools and the lupin question

    9 min read · Updated November 2026
    Nature and Scenery
    Picton waterfront and the calm blue water of Queen Charlotte Sound with green hills behind on a sunny summer day Marlborough

    Marlborough Sounds: Queen Charlotte Track, cruises and Picton

    8 min read · Updated November 2026
    When To Go
    The exterior of Te Papa, the Museum of New Zealand, on the Wellington waterfront under a clear blue sky Nationwide

    Matariki for visitors: what it is and events to look out for

    7 min read · Updated November 2026
    Things To Do
    A cruise boat on the calm water of Milford Sound beneath steep green cliffs on a sunny day Fiordland

    Milford Sound cruises compared: which one to book, when to go and how to get there

    9 min read · Updated November 2026
    Things To Do
    Mountains reflected in the still water of the Mirror Lakes beside the Milford Road on a clear day Fiordland

    Milford Sound day trip from Queenstown: coach, self-drive or fly?

    12 min read · Updated November 2026
    Hikes
    Snow-streaked peaks and the Arthur Valley seen from Omanui/McKinnon Pass on the Milford Track under a blue sky Fiordland

    Milford Track: how to get a booking and what the four days are like

    9 min read · Updated November 2026
    Nature and Scenery
    Aerial view of Aoraki/Mount Cook Village among tussock and alpine scrub, with the Hooker Valley and mountains behind on a fine day Mackenzie

    Aoraki/Mount Cook village guide: walks, flights and where to stay

    8 min read · Updated November 2026
    When To Go
    Flags along the promenade beside Whairepo Lagoon at Frank Kitts Park, Wellington, on a sunny day with the harbour behind Nationwide

    New Year's Eve in NZ: festivals, fireworks and where to be

    8 min read · Updated November 2026
    Road Trips
    Golden sand and turquoise water at Hahei Beach on the Coromandel Peninsula on a sunny day North Island

    The 10-day North Island road trip: Auckland to Wellington the fun way

    31 min read · Updated November 2026
    Plan Your Trip
    The Interislander ferry Kaitaki sailing through Queen Charlotte Sound between bush-covered hills on its way between Wellington and Picton Nationwide

    North Island vs South Island: which is better for your trip?

    8 min read · Updated November 2026
    Road Trips
    Clear blue Lake Wānaka with mountains on the far shore under a cloudless sky Nationwide

    Three weeks in New Zealand: the both-islands itinerary

    19 min read · Updated November 2026
    Getting Around
    The white City of Sails canopy at Auckland Airport's international terminal against a clear blue sky Auckland

    Auckland Airport to the city: buses, trains, taxis and rideshare compared

    9 min read · Updated November 2026
    Plan Your Trip
    A white two-storey lakeside backpackers and motel building in Queenstown below pine-covered hills and mountains on a sunny day Nationwide

    Backpacking NZ on a budget: hostels, buses, work and free fun

    8 min read · Updated November 2026
    Campervans
    A grassy DOC campsite at Medlands Beach on Great Barrier Island, with red-flowering pōhutukawa trees and a small shelter Nationwide

    NZ campsites explained: DOC sites, holiday parks and how to book

    8 min read · Updated November 2026
    Plan Your Trip
    Snow-capped Aoraki Mount Cook rising above the deep blue water of Lake Pukaki on a clear sunny day Nationwide

    How much does a trip to New Zealand cost? Real daily budgets for 2026

    7 min read · Updated November 2026
    Adventure Activities
    A wide gravel cycle trail running straight through green farmland in the Ida Valley, Central Otago, under a blue sky with light cloud Nationwide

    NZ Great Rides: the best cycle trails and how to plan them

    7 min read · Updated November 2026
    Getting Around
    A single-lane suspension bridge on State Highway 6 over the Karangarua River in South Westland, with bush-covered hills behind Nationwide

    Driving in NZ as a visitor: licence rules, road rules and the stuff that catches tourists out

    9 min read · Updated November 2026
    When To Go
    A vintage car and crowds in 1930s costume on a sunny street during the Art Deco Festival in Napier Nationwide

    NZ events by month: festivals, races and food fests worth planning a trip around

    8 min read · Updated November 2026
    Getting Around
    A white Fullers360 catamaran ferry cruising across blue water in Auckland's harbour on a sunny day Nationwide

    Ferries in NZ beyond Cook Strait: Waiheke, Stewart Island and more

    8 min read · Updated November 2026
    When To Go
    Golden autumn willows reflected in a still lake below brown hills in Central Otago on a sunny day Nationwide

    New Zealand in autumn: weather, colours, events and shoulder-season prices

    7 min read · Updated November 2026
    When To Go
    Red pōhutukawa flowers in bloom above a sandy path to Baddeleys Beach on a sunny summer day Nationwide

    New Zealand in December: weather, crowds, events and what to book early

    7 min read · Updated November 2026
    When To Go
    Aerial view of the Te Mata Peak ridge in golden light with the Hawke's Bay plains and coast beyond Nationwide

    New Zealand in February: weather, events and the summer sweet spot

    8 min read · Updated November 2026
    When To Go
    Grassy slopes of Mount Maunganui above a sweeping white beach and blue sea on a sunny summer day Nationwide

    New Zealand in January: weather, events and peak-season survival

    7 min read · Updated November 2026
    When To Go
    The white arched Te Rewa Rewa Bridge in New Plymouth with snow-capped Taranaki Maunga under a clear blue sky Nationwide

    New Zealand in March: weather, Easter, events and late-summer value

    7 min read · Updated November 2026
    When To Go
    Purple lupins flowering beside a turquoise South Island lake with hills and mountains under a blue sky Nationwide

    New Zealand in spring: weather, lupins, track closures and shoulder-season prices

    7 min read · Updated November 2026
    When To Go
    Golden sand curving around turquoise water at Kaiteriteri Beach near Abel Tasman National Park on a bright summer day Nationwide

    New Zealand in summer: where to go and how to dodge the crowds

    7 min read · Updated November 2026
    When To Go
    The stony shore of Lake Tekapo on a clear winter day, with the snow-covered Two Thumb Range behind the turquoise water Nationwide

    New Zealand in winter beyond skiing: hot pools, stargazing and cosy towns

    7 min read · Updated November 2026
    When To Go
    Snow-covered slopes at Roundhill ski area looking down to Lake Tekapo and the snowy Mackenzie Basin under a blue sky South Island

    NZ ski season guide: ski fields, passes and where to stay

    7 min read · Updated November 2026
    Getting Around
    Three travellers standing beside a bright green Kiwi Experience coach under a clear blue sky Nationwide

    Getting around NZ by bus: InterCity, passes and backpacker buses

    7 min read · Updated November 2026
    Plan Your Trip
    The wooden shelter and jetty at Sandfly Point at the end of the Milford Track, with bush-covered mountains and blue sky Nationwide

    Sandflies, sunburn and other NZ travel hazards nobody warns you about

    7 min read · Updated November 2026
    Adventure Activities
    Fox Glacier winding down a steep valley from snowy peaks, seen from a scenic flight on a bright day Nationwide

    Scenic flights in NZ: where they are worth it and what they cost

    7 min read · Updated November 2026
    Getting Around
    The TranzAlpine train with a yellow KiwiRail locomotive curving through tussock country near Cass under snowy Southern Alps peaks Nationwide

    Scenic trains in NZ: TranzAlpine, Northern Explorer and Coastal Pacific

    7 min read · Updated November 2026
    Plan Your Trip
    Lower Cuba Street in Wellington on a sunny day, with shops, cafes and people walking on the red brick pedestrian mall Nationwide

    Money in NZ: tipping, cards, cash and GST

    7 min read · Updated November 2026
    Plan Your Trip
    A hiker standing on a sunny mountain ridge looking over green valleys in New Zealand Nationwide

    Travel insurance for New Zealand: what ACC covers, what it doesn't and what to buy

    7 min read · Updated November 2026
    Things To Do
    Long rows of green vines in the Wairau Valley, Marlborough, stretching towards brown hills under a pale blue sky Nationwide

    NZ wine regions for people who just want a nice day out

    8 min read · Updated November 2026
    Plan Your Trip
    An Air New Zealand plane on the apron at Queenstown Airport with The Remarkables behind on a sunny day Nationwide

    NZeTA explained: who needs one, the real cost and how to apply without stuffing it up

    8 min read · Updated November 2026
    Adventure Activities
    The red steel Poolburn Viaduct on the Otago Central Rail Trail crossing a rocky gorge under a bright blue summer sky Otago

    Otago Central Rail Trail: how to ride it, bike hire and costs

    7 min read · Updated November 2026
    Getting Around
    Aerial view of Queenstown Airport's runway and Frankton between brown hills on a clear sunny day Queenstown

    Queenstown Airport: getting into town, car hire and flying tips

    8 min read · Updated November 2026
    Plan Your Trip
    Queenstown town centre, the Queenstown Gardens peninsula and deep blue Lake Wakatipu below The Remarkables on a clear sunny day Queenstown

    Queenstown on a budget: cheap eats, free walks and the activities worth splurging on

    7 min read · Updated November 2026
    Road Trips
    Deep blue Lake Hāwea with golden hills and mountains on the far shore beside State Highway 6 on a sunny day West Coast

    Queenstown to Franz Josef via Haast Pass: stops and drive times

    11 min read · Updated November 2026
    Where To Stay
    Lake Te Anau with forested mountains of Fiordland National Park on the far shore under a blue sky Fiordland

    Te Anau or Queenstown: the best base for Milford Sound and Fiordland

    8 min read · Updated November 2026
    Where To Stay
    Lake Wānaka seen from a scrubby hillside, with blue water stretching to distant mountains under a bright partly cloudy sky Queenstown

    Queenstown vs Wānaka: where should you base yourself?

    7 min read · Updated November 2026
    Cities and Towns
    Lake Taupō stretching to the horizon beyond a grassy lakeside park and fence on a clear, sunny day Rotorua

    Rotorua vs Taupō: which one to pick if you only have time for one

    7 min read · Updated November 2026
    Hikes
    Lake Harris below Harris Saddle on the Routeburn Track, with rocky snow-dusted peaks under a blue sky Fiordland

    Routeburn Track: bookings, transport and day hike options

    9 min read · Updated November 2026
    Hikes
    A hiker standing on the Roys Peak ridge above Lake Wānaka as the sun goes down Wānaka

    Roys Peak track: timing, parking, closures and alternatives

    8 min read · Updated November 2026
    Adventure Activities
    A tandem skydiver in freefall high above the mountains and lakes near Queenstown on a clear day Nationwide

    Skydiving in NZ: where to jump, heights, prices and what to expect

    8 min read · Updated November 2026
    Road Trips
    A road winding through a valley towards snow-capped mountains in the South Island South Island

    The 14-day South Island road trip: day-by-day route, drive times and what to book

    38 min read · Updated November 2026
    Nature and Scenery
    The Oban waterfront and wharf in Thomson Bay on Stewart Island, with calm water and bush-covered hills on a clear morning Southland

    Stewart Island guide: kiwi spotting, ferries and Ulva Island

    8 min read · Updated November 2026
    Road Trips
    Steam rising from a geothermal lake ringed by green trees at Wai-O-Tapu on a sunny day North Island

    Thermal Explorer road trip: Auckland to Rotorua and Taupō

    15 min read · Updated November 2026
    Cities and Towns
    Auckland city skyline and the Sky Tower seen across the blue Waitematā Harbour on a sunny day Auckland

    Things to do in Auckland: islands, volcanoes and beaches near the city

    9 min read · Updated November 2026
    Cities and Towns
    The Avon River winding through green lawns and tall trees in the Christchurch Botanic Gardens on a sunny day Christchurch

    Things to do in Christchurch: the rebuilt city, Banks Peninsula and day trips

    8 min read · Updated November 2026
    Cities and Towns
    The ornate stone Dunedin Railway Station with its clock tower and gardens under a blue sky Otago

    Things to do in Dunedin: wildlife, street art and Otago Peninsula

    8 min read · Updated November 2026
    Cities and Towns
    The Kaikōura Peninsula and town reaching into a blue sea, seen from the green Kaikōura Ranges above the farmland plain Canterbury

    Things to do in Kaikōura: whales, seals and crayfish

    8 min read · Updated November 2026
    Cities and Towns
    View over Nelson city, the harbour and Tasman Bay with green hills behind on a clear sunny day Nelson Tasman

    Things to do in Nelson: sunshine, wineries and the gateway to three national parks

    8 min read · Updated November 2026
    Cities and Towns
    Aerial view of Queenstown on the shore of Lake Wakatipu with mountains behind Queenstown

    Things to do in Queenstown: the big-ticket thrills, the free stuff and how to fit it in

    9 min read · Updated November 2026
    Cities and Towns
    Steam rising off the orange-rimmed Champagne Pool at Wai-O-Tapu on a bright sunny day Rotorua

    Things to do in Rotorua: geothermal parks, mountain biking and Māori cultural experiences

    7 min read · Updated November 2026
    Cities and Towns
    Bright blue-white water of the Waikato River rushing through the narrow Huka Falls gorge between green banks under a blue sky Taupō

    Things to do in Taupō: Huka Falls, lake cruises and hot springs

    8 min read · Updated November 2026
    Cities and Towns
    That Wānaka Tree, a lone willow growing out of the water of Lake Wānaka with mountains behind on a calm day Wānaka

    Things to do in Wānaka: lakes, hikes and a slower alternative to Queenstown

    8 min read · Updated November 2026
    Cities and Towns
    Calm water of Whairepo Lagoon on the Wellington waterfront with city buildings behind under a clear sky Wellington

    Things to do in Wellington: museums, coffee, walks and the windy bits

    8 min read · Updated November 2026
    Hikes
    The bright green Emerald Lakes below the red and black volcanic slopes of the Tongariro Alpine Crossing on a clear day Tongariro

    Tongariro Alpine Crossing: shuttles, parking rules, timing and what it is really like

    9 min read · Updated November 2026
    Road Trips
    Aerial view of green headlands, white beach and blue sea along the coastline near Cape Reinga on a sunny day Northland

    Twin Coast Discovery road trip: a Northland loop in 5 days

    18 min read · Updated November 2026
    Where To Stay
    A wooden barrel-shaped glamping cabin on green farmland in the Wairarapa, with a guest at the door and a clear blue sky Nationwide

    Unique stays in NZ: glamping, tiny homes and dome tents

    7 min read · Updated November 2026
    Things To Do
    Oneroa Beach on Waiheke Island with gentle waves, wet sand and a bush-covered headland under a blue sky Auckland

    Waiheke Island day trip: ferries, wineries and beaches

    8 min read · Updated November 2026
    Things To Do
    Marokopa Falls tumbling over a wide rock step into green native bush near Waitomo Waikato

    Waitomo glowworm caves: which cave tour to book (and the free alternatives)

    8 min read · Updated November 2026
    Road Trips
    Layered limestone rock stacks and surf along the coast at Punakaiki on the West Coast on a sunny day West Coast

    West Coast road trip: Picton to Haast in 5 days

    20 min read · Updated November 2026
    Adventure Activities
    A sperm whale raising its tail fluke as it dives off Kaikōura, with snowy mountains behind under a blue sky Nationwide

    Whale watching in NZ: Kaikōura and beyond

    8 min read · Updated November 2026
    Where To Stay
    Victoria Road in Devonport, Auckland, on a sunny day, with Victorian shopfronts leading down towards the ferry terminal Auckland

    Where to stay in Auckland: the best areas for first-timers

    7 min read · Updated November 2026
    Where To Stay
    Queenstown waterfront with boats on Lake Wakatipu and mountains behind on a sunny day Queenstown

    Where to stay in Queenstown: best areas and stays for every budget

    8 min read · Updated November 2026
    Where To Stay
    The carved Princes Gate arches at the entrance to Government Gardens in Rotorua on a sunny day with blue sky Rotorua

    Where to stay in Rotorua: lakefront, spa hotels and budget stays

    7 min read · Updated November 2026
    Where To Stay
    The Roys Bay shoreline of Lake Wānaka on a clear summer day, with a jetty, beach and lakeside houses below pine-covered hills Wānaka

    Where to stay in Wānaka: lakefront, budget and holiday parks

    7 min read · Updated November 2026

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