New Zealand's summer is slowly coming to an end but the weather remains warm and the nights are still long, making it the perfect time to get out there and do something new.
AM Roving Weather Presenter William Waiirua is making his way across Aotearoa to meet cool characters and find its hidden gems.
On his second stop, William visits AM Presenter Bernadine Oliver-Kerby's hometown and explores The Lord of the Rings movie set Hobbiton in the Waikato. Watch the video above to see his whole experience.
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