Tourism
$26m West Coast visitor centre development progresses
Work is soon to be begin above ground for a new $26 million visitor centre on the West Coast.
Positive signs hard-hit region bouncing back from pandemic pain
New data suggests Otago is bouncing back from the economic fallout of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Australian visitors bolster tourism recovery
Tourism has bounced back stronger than expected with Australian visitors bolstering the sector over winter.
That's according to Infometrics' Brad Olsen, who says it's helped lead to a 2.6-percent… Audio
'Little sign of falling spending' - Report shows strong economic growth
Economic activity has remained elevated in the third quarter of the year, driven by stronger tourism activity and solid household spending.
Cruise ship Covid-19 ‘no cause for alarm’
Dunedin Mayor Jules Radich says there is "no cause for alarm" over news there were hundreds of Covid-19-positive cruise passengers on a ship that docked in Dunedin.
Tourism leaders want youth to see careers in industry
Tourism leaders are urging young people to start thinking of the industry as a career and not just short term jobs on the way to something better.
They've been speaking at the Tourism Summit Aotearoa… Audio
Climate change impacts weigh on New Zealand tourism industry
Tourism leaders are grappling with the future of their industry as the impacts and disruptions of climate change become more widely felt. Audio
Tourism leaders grapple with industry future amid climate chang
Tourism leaders are grappling with the future of their industry as the impacts and disruptions of climate change become more widely felt. They met in Hamilton today for the annual Tourism Summit… Audio
Drive for tourism plans with 'positive impact on environment' gathers pace
A multi-million dollar fund is now available for innovative tourism projects to help the industry become more sustainable and resilient.
Tourism operators looking forward at post-lockdown industry summit
With international tourists back in the country and a promising summer on the horizon, the tourism industry has begun recovering and looking towards its future.
Fears agency's funding shortfall will lead to uneventful times for Auckland
Auckland's major events calendar looks alarmingly empty from 2024 and the city's culture and economic agency says it urgently needs to find $20 million a year to start filling it.
Funding shortfall: Auckland businesses put up $200k to promote city
Auckland Council's cultural and economic development agency Tātaki Auckland Unlimited says it is short of nearly $20 million to attract visitors to the city.
Australian tourist using 'epic' cycle trip around Aotearoa as call to climate action
When Australian Annie Ford came to New Zealand to visit family, she would have never expected what the journey would be like to "ride instead of fly".
Rotorua tourism operators say no to emergency housing extension
Tourism operators in Rotorua are firmly against the idea of some motels remaining as emergency housing accommodation for another five years. Audio
Rotorua tourism operators want motel emergency housing to go
Tourism operators in Rotorua are firmly against the idea of some motels remaining as emergency housing accommodation for another five years.
Resource consent is being sought for that and if granted… Video, Audio
Full length of the Abel Tasman Coast track now open for trampers
Trampers can now walk the Abel Tasman Coast track in full, after significant work was done to repair the damage caused by severe rain.
Flight prices to moderate as more planes start to get off the ground: Air NZ CEO
Air New Zealand's chief executive says more planes are on the way and with them the hope of cheaper airfares. Audio
Air NZ to resume direct flights to Bali
Air New Zealand plans to restart direct flights to Bali in March, with a seasonal service running until the end of October next year.
'The most expensive I've ever paid': Travellers unhappy at high airfares
Air New Zealand is warning travellers to book holidays early, as a combination of rising fuel prices, inflation and high demand have forced it to review and hike its airfares. Audio
Whakaari bravery award tourism operator filed for liquidation
A Rotorua tourism business has gone into liquidation after failing to claw itself back following the Covid-19 pandemic.
