Amiki New Zealand

20/04/2024

Ōtautahi, Christchurch is looking spectacular at this time of year. So much to see at this time of year. Excited to be included as a Best Short Haul Destination in the SMH this week.

With a spectacular natural playground on its doorstep, this big small-city has undergone a revitalisation of unimaginable scale since the 2011 earthquake.

23/03/2024

With school holidays in Australia and NZ coming up next month it is fabulous to see our Kai Bites and Ōtautahi Christchurch is a hit with all ages.

Riwai and Ash loved hosting Alexia and her family. There are no better critics or fans in this case than teenagers on a whānau | family holiday

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Christchurch offers the best of both worlds for children little and large.

23/03/2024

Riwai loved hosting and sharing our stories and city with Christchurch NZ and Te Pae this week..

02/02/2024

Āmiki are proud to be part of this campaign showcasing small Māori operators across Aotearoa.

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Amiki New Zealand

02/02/2024

In August 2022 Riwai resigned from serving his country. He was in the RNZN for eight years, followed by 24 years in FENZ. During his time working in the central city (Ōtautahi Christchurch) he would meet many lost and confused tourists looking for the best spaces and places. Many would kōrero (chat) about being indigenous and Māori and living and working in a city. A pattern formed and with the awhi (support) of Kahurangi Aroha Reriti-Crofts Riwai and I founded Āmiki .

Our tag line, Arrive as strangers, leave as friends, created from the feelings we both have when we go through a powhiri process on Marae. We have a burning in our puku (stomach) to share our history to preserve our future and showcase what it means for us to be Māori in Ōtautahi, Christchurch.

With the support of ChristchurchNZ, New Zealand Māori Tourism, Tourism New Zealand and RUN Aotearoa we are proud to share our persepctive of Ōtautahi, Christchurch with the world.

https://www.newzealand.com/au/feature/amiki-tours/


Amiki New Zealand

Take an Āmiki Tour through central Ōtautahi Christchurch on a voyage of discovery with a master storyteller.

25/12/2023

https://amp.nine.com.au/article/ce68cb34-008f-42d5-a6e0-baf310ccf81b

The hongi is exchanging the breath of life. Something our international guests get to experience on our tours. It was lovely to see it made such an impression for Madhurima.

I was born in Auckland and lived there for three years with my parents before making the permanent move to Australia. While that was always the plan, my parents have never been able to forget their first home away from home.

22/12/2023

Wonderful honour to be in Afar yesterday. We love Āotearoa and love showcasing our culture to the world. Thank you Laura Redman and Afar.

Be it a haka dance or a guided hike, to experience Māori culture is to experience the best of Aotearoa.

07/09/2023

We are a little bias but totally think Ōtautahi Christchurch is deserved of this accolade!

The Garden City is taking on Tauranga for the title of New Zealand’s most beautiful large city.

13/07/2023

Mānawatia a Matariki

Wonderful to see Riwai featured in this article as he shares how Āmiki celebrates Matariki.

As Matariki rises, where will you be, who will you remember, and what will you celebrate?

12/07/2023

Mānawatia a Matariki!

12/07/2023

https://www.executivetraveller.com/best-new-zealand-destination-dining

Fabulous to be showcased today in Executive Traveller.

We love hosting guests and sharing our Māori culture on our progressive Kai (food) Safari.

Manawatia a Matariki!

Looking for more than just a great meal? These Kiwi gourmet delights are destinations in their own right.

10/06/2023

We totally agree!

https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/saturday-morning-with-jack-tame/opinion/jack-tame-christchurch-has-crossed-the-threshold-of-becoming-a-better-city-than-it-was-before/?s=04&fbclid=IwAR04fpMYsG31Ly7yvvI-OIFhJCki9W8Nq8jQmPPvloIv0I7LCFgf6u6anig

I first realised it this week, running through the city and around Hagley Park on one of those beautiful, still, cold South Island evenings.   For me, it w

18/05/2023

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/article/guide-christchurch-new-zealand

Stoked to see Ōtautahi and Āmiki getting a mention by National Geographic.

Our hometown sure is a Southern Belle.

Combining architectural charm with art, New Zealand's South Island city is known as much for its innovation as its beauty.

18/04/2023

Craving coffee and a bite to eat before joining one of our tours. We discovered this week and can highly recommend their menu and coffee ☕️

19/03/2023

A great day for a great cause. We were happy to have been sponsors for this years golf day.

We are looking forward to hosting all the teams that have signed up for our Charity Golf Day at Clearwater tomorrow.

The weather is looking good and we have some fantastic prizes, raffles, and auction items. thanks to all our sponsors!!

Isaac Construction MediaWorks Canterbury He Puna Taimoana TDX Ltd Amiki New Zealand Christchurch Casino Braintree Wellness Centre The Crowded House Coffee Company Ltd Cowdy Nutrient Rescue Vegeland Nexia New Zealand Airborne New Zealand Manuka Honey Forsyth Barr Goom Landscapes Tiki Wine and Vineyards Hagley Windows & Glass North Canterbury Harcourts Holmwood Real Estate Hellers Smart Computer Systems Ltd O-Studio Christchurch Paragliding Xero

14/01/2023

Ōtautahi | Christchurch has an awesome summer vibe at the moment.

We are enjoying being back hosting amazing people for 2023!

It is always lovely to get positive feedback and Riwai was so pleased to have met Lea and showcase our hometown to her family.

Arrive as strangers, leave as friends.

09/09/2022

A beautiful tribute on this historical day 💙

Philip came to me today,
and said it was time to go.
I looked at him and smiled,
as i whispered that "I know"

I then turned and looked behind me,
and saw I was asleep.
All my Family were around me,
and I could hear them weep.

I gently touched each shoulder,
with Philip by my side.
Then I turned away and walked,
with My Angel guide.

Philip held my hand,
as he lead the way,
to a world where King's and Queens,
are Monarch's every day.

I was given a crown to wear
or a Halo known by some.
The difference is up here,
they are worn by everyone.

I felt a sense of peace,
my reign had seen its end.
70 years I had served my Country,
as the peoples friend.

Thank you for the years,
for all your time and love.
Now I am one of two again,
in our Palace up above.

- Joanne Boyle