I spent my last 2 years living and travelling in New Zealand - it is absolutely a beautiful country! Here are some of my favorite places in New Zealand (I'll add the videos that I captured along the way) :)
NORTH ISLAND:
Sky Tower in Auckland
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6t8zRc0DBSY
Kelly Tarlton's SEA LIFE Aquarium in Auckland
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DuO9HyWDtBo
Wellington Zoo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e1W08w2HlFM
Botanical Gardens in Wellington
Rotorua (NZ adrenaline junkie's paradise! - I did bungee jumping and swoop here. SO MUCH FUN!)
Hobbiton's Movie Set in Matamata Village. This place is awesome! If you're a fan of The Lord of the Rings movie trilogy and The Hobbit films, this def should be in your bucket list!!!
https://youtu.be/MX4TbUmureI
Makara Walkway - If you're keen on having a walk/hiking, this is a perfect place for you
https://youtu.be/5BqxInyi5aQ
Wellington Night Market - Check out this market when you're in Welling either on Wednesday nights or Friday nights. Good music and delicious international foods!
https://youtu.be/STyuVaxzb9o
SOUTH ISLAND
Milford Sound
https://youtu.be/CFTzhBkoph0
Queenstown (skiing in wintertime!!!)
Lake Tekapo (if possible, stay here for one night. Find a place as dark as possible and look up the sky. It is amazing! The most beautiful full-of-star sky that I had ever seen in my life...I left my heart there!)
https://youtu.be/FBciu_nqmMo
I didn't have many chances to travel around the South Island though. It's good if you hire a car and go on a road trip. Otherwise, hopping on a bus is recommended. The beauty of Middle Earth through the bus window is breathtaking! :)