Robett is back in Wanaka for his 15th winter in a row and we had a quick chat about what inspires him and what he gets up to when he’s not snowboarding . . .

PHOTO CREDIT: Tim Pierce, www.zerosandones.co.nz

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Christchurch and Canterbury visitors can get two sleep-ins for the price of one and twice the fun if they book online for a winter getaway at www.christchurchnz.com.

Over 20 hotels, motels and lodges throughout the region are offering two nights for the price of one between June 21 and July 22, a big enticement to holiday in the heart of the south.

Winter action is also on special, with two for one deals on many attractions and activities over the same period, so visitors can make the most of all that Christchurch and Canterbury has to offer.

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Mountainboarding Roadtrip of the North Island of New Zealand, a group of 5 riders plus others that came in at different places. They travel to Waihi, Rotorua, Taupo and Hawkes Bay with other stops along the way.

This was the 1st annual Mountainboard Roadtrip of New Zealand, hopefully next years will be bigger and better and longer.

I have had a super fun bank straight out front of my house lately. It’s been so great to practise my back hand surfing.

 I’ve been super busy at class lately and I only have about 8 weeks before I finish my Remedial massage course. It’s been awesome learning so much about the muscular-skeletal system and the whole body in general. It helps with looking after your own body, as sport can be demading and damaging. 

At present we are organising another photo-shoot trip to Bali after i graduate, which will be awesome! I love Bali so much, so I’m excited to get back there and surf crazy reef! I’m planning on getting some amazing photos and video footage for my sponsors as Bali has the best scenery and conditions!

Bright sunshine, excellent snow cover and all lifts operating made for a beautiful day in the mountains at The Remarkables near Queenstown for the start of the 2009 winter season.

It was all smiles at the alpine resort as people drove up through the low cloud over Queenstown to discover the mountains bathed in sunshine. First on the chair honours went to Will Orr, Adie Lawrence, Connor Gambles and Conor Dolman all of Queenstown. The four arrived at 5.30am to secure their first on the chair spot in the lift queue.

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The beats and bass of top Kiwi and international artists are set to energise Lake Wanaka during the Southern Hemisphere’s premier snowboarding event, the Burton New Zealand Open, in August.

The Gravis Open Sessions offer two live concerts during competition week adding to a full schedule of high paced action and entertainment on and off the mountain.

Headlining the Gravis Open Sessions is one of New Zealand’s most respected and progressive artists Tiki. Featuring remixes by some of his favourite producers Tiki will perform hits from the new album, FLUX, to be released in July. He will play a special Tiki Live set with a dynamic seven-piece band The Dub Soldiers; this is one of only two shows on his nationwide tour to feature the full group.

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The season has already kicked off with some of our mountains already open but I wont be hitting the slopes until I arrive in Queenstown the first week of July!

So close!!

For now, I’m just kick’n it at Snowplanet and play’n a bit of show face in my home town, as it’s 21st birthday season for us.

Also heads up on the snowboard rail jam in Takapuna, Auckland this Friday in “The Strand”. If it’s raining it will be moved to Snowplanet -either way, mean after party. Be there… (more…)

We caught up with Brad about all things Brad, what his wakeboarding aspirations are, some of his favourite things, what he’s been up and what he wants to achieve in the near future.

NICKNAME: B-rad, B-rizzle, Rizzle,  B-rasta, Rizzle-pop, B-rizzle chicken shnizzle.

FAVOURITE LAKE/RIVER: Lake Ohakuri, NZ

INSPIRATIONAL BOARDERS: Danny Harf and Mark Kenney

FAVOURITE TRICK: Slob to blind into the flats (more…)