I’m Ashley, your Auckland based travel and tourism content creator specializing in fun, vibrant New Zealand photography, videography and social marketing that Kiwis love. When I'm not working at my full time job in IT, Littlekiwitravels is where I share the best places to travel, explore and stay throughout New Zealand and internationally. My content is all about encouraging my fellow kiwi women (my main demographic of followers) and tourists to explore our beautiful country and nearby.
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