These are the celebs who have declared love for NZ

Shania Twain 
The Canadian-born queen of country pop fell in love with our country and bought a chunk of the South Island in 2004 with record producer former husband Robert "Mutt" Lange. The marriage foundered but the Twain Track, which runs through the high country station property, remains a lasting legacy of her love affair with central Otago.

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James Cameron
Hollywood film tycoon James Cameron may one day own the whole of Wairarapa but his devotion to New Zealand is more than land: he wants to become a permanent resident. He and wife Suzy Amis have previously said they enjoy the privacy Downunder and feel "emotionally drawn" here. The movie mogul also rates the Kiwi work ethic, fairness and respect for the land and indigenous people.

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Justin Timberlake
When A-list superstar couple Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel flew to Auckland for three concerts last year they were determined to keep a low profile. But that didn't mean they didn't get out and enjoy our fabulous countryside. The couple went for a bush walk and took time to relax, commenting how they needed to stop and take in the view.

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Taylor Swift
Dotterels and vengeful bugs aside, international superstar Taylor Swift recently made a point of flying not once but twice to Middle Earth between Australian gigs.
On the return leg, the Grammy winner even brought brother Austin and mum Andrea to take in the sights.
And let's not forget her special Kiwi gal pal Lorde.

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Ed Sheeran
Our fav ginger regularly visits NZ to perform in concert. The British pop star said "one of the coolest experiences of my life" was in New Zealand, but he's not a fan of local chocolate.

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Sam Smith
The singer spent a day on Piha Beach in Dec 2015, instagramming "This place is so beautiful. I'm going to lose my sh--".  His love affair with New Zealand had already begun before he had even landed in the country. "New Zealand. I've fallen in love with you before I've even landed on you," he posted with a shot from the plane.