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...been to restore the existing spaces and double their area with what he calls a "hovering canopy" of sunlit new galleries running off a central atrium to the north; he likens it to "an architectural forest." It's one director Saines hopes will give a fuller picture of New Zealand and international art than the gallery has been allowed to show before...
...drenched Trapani has the strong winds and wide-open sea views that make it an ideal host for the America's Cup qualifying races, which take place Sept. 28 to Oct. 9. The competition, which dates back to 1851, has grown in global popularity, with teams from Italy, New Zealand and 2003 winners Switzerland battling for the title of sailing's best. The Trapani preraces are part of a restructured lineup of annual contests that lead to the finals in Valencia, Spain, in 2007. Trapani's historic port is spruced up for the event with wine bars and VIP tents...
...Zealand The Abel Tasman Coastal Walk is a 30-mile, three- to five-day hike through native forests and along golden beaches. Accommodation options include eight basic huts scattered along the trail, a houseboat dorm anchored in the turquoise bay and the luxe eco-friendly Awaroa Lodge, inset...
Small parties hate opinion polls, especially in this election, where most commentators see a two-horse race. "The major polls don't reflect what we're seeing on the ground," says New Zealand First M.P. Brent Catchpole. "Many of our constituents are older than the 25- to 45-year-old demographic phone pollsters seek out. Our party is doing a lot better - and we'll prove it on election day." In 2002, when National's vote collapsed to 21%, five minor parties had a field day: they won a combined 41 seats in the 120-member Parliament. This time around...
...naturally the Tory-style Act, led by the wisecracking Rodney Hide. But Act's nine list seats could be wiped out on present polling, victims of National's resurgence. To shore up its vote and become the third force in national politics that leader Winston Peters aspires to, New Zealand First is taking a "pox on both your houses" attitude: it will not be in a coalition with either of the major parties. Who can say where the mercurial Peters will take his troops after Sept. 17? A sure thing, however, is that next week either Clark or Brash will...