With international tourism at a standstill, competition is fierce as the regions all vie for the domestic tourist dollar.
Tourism operators from regions which normally have international visitors in droves are now eyeing up New Zealanders who are wanting to take a break and regional marketing campaigns are being drawn up. To discuss what's at stake - Buller District Mayor Jamie Cleine, from Marlborough's Chamber of Commerce, Hans Neilson and Tauranga Chamber of Commerce CEO Matt Cowley.