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With this issue of Backpacker Essentials, we welcome readers from New Zealand to the publication. Members of YHA New Zealand are now receiving it as their official member magazine. YHA in Australia and New Zealand have long had many commonalities – a large and vibrant hostel network with great city and regional properties, many member services and discounts, and the same desire to offer quality hostels to both local and international travellers. Backpacker Essentials keeps YHA members, and other budget travellers, up to date with the latest in YHA news, special offers and information; but it also aims to inspire us all to explore further and see more. Whether it is a weekend away with friends, a longer trip discovering our own country or that big overseas adventure, Backpacker Essentials will bring you great reading on the how, why and when of budget travel. Regular readers will notice a few changes this issue. Firstly, we’ve expanded – more than a third more content per issue with a focus on New Zealand through features, news and deals. We’ve also tweaked how we show key information like phone numbers and prices – to reflect the origin of the information. As usual, there are heaps of links to where you can get more details and make bookings. Have a favourite YHA? Tell us which one (Australian, New Zealand or worldwide) and we’ve got a $100 Kathmandu voucher if we use your story (turn to page 4 of the Australia/NZ news section). And don’t forget you can read Backpacker Essentials either online or on an iPad – find out more here. Happy Reading! Janet McGarry Managing Editor