CURVES New ZealandNew Zealand, also known as Aotearoa, the "Land of the Long White Cloud" in the indigenous language, offers breathtaking scenery. In our mind's eye, we see high snow capped mountains alternating with green valleys, while the sea holds up a mirror to all of this. Ever since Peter Jackson's film adaptation of The Lord of the Rings, we have come to expect a hobbit or an elf behind every rock. In reality, however, we mostly encounter sheep, although their