NZ is an amazing place. As my finace grew up there and her immediate family lives in NZ and Vanuatu we've been there several times to visit. It's well worth the trip, especially since Air NewZealand is now offering direct flights from YVR to Auckland. Our flying times were about 14hrs there and 12.25hrs back. So much better than the old crappy 4.5hrs to LA --- layover --- 12hrs to Fiji ---- layover --- then 4hrs to Auckland route.
What part of NZ is your ex heading too?
Here's a few more:

View out to Lake Okataina (wedding location) the the lodge deck.

Closed koru from a small tree fern

Partially opened koru from much larger tree fern