Tourism
Plan to treble Stewart Island's visitor levy slammed
The proposal to triple the country's only regional tourist tax could discourage cruise ships from visiting, council warned.
Waitaki's proposed geopark: A lot more than cool rocks
A bid to recognise Waitaki's unique geology could make history.
Regions feeling short-changed after tourism funding boost
Industry leaders were crunching the numbers at the Tourism Summit Aotearoa in Wellington today, to see how remote tourist attractions can get a better slice of the pie and entice visitors away from… Audio
International tourist revenue overshooting regions
The regions are continuing to miss out on tourist dollars, with more than half of international visitors' spending occuring in major cities.
Tourism capital of the world to be ... China?
China is set to overtake France as the world's number one tourist destination yb 2030, according to a global research company. Audio
Regions hope to get slice of tourism funding boost
With more than five million tourists predicted to visit New Zealand by 2024, it's sink or swim for the tourism industry. But there are hopes the government's new tourism strategy, as well as a boost… Audio
What do tourists think of New Zealand's Tiaki promise?
Tiaki - Care for New Zealand encourages visitors to experience NZ in a way that keeps everyone safe, protects the environment and respects culture. Our reporter Alex Perrottet asks tourists what that… Video, Audio
Kelvin Davis explains the #tiakipromise
A significant announcement promised by Tourism Minister Kelvin Davis today turned out to be a brochure and video encouraging visitors to protect New Zealand. He spoke with Lisa Owen. Video, Audio
What is the Tiaki promise?
Tourism Minister Kelvin Davis has launched a brochure and video encouraging visitors to protect New Zealand. It's called the Tiaki promise. But how will it work? Lisa Owen asks the minister. Video, Audio
Lonely Planet's surprising travel list
Travel publisher Lonely Planet has surprised readers with its latest "Best in Travel" selection, naming Sri Lanka as its top favourite followed by Zimbabwe in number three. Audio
Tourists’ deaths prompt safety call from DOC, police
While most international trampers make it back safely after heading out on a trek, recent deaths have prompted a call from DOC and police for New Zealanders to step up and talk to tourists about… Audio
Richard Roberts - Dunedin Airport takes off
Richard Roberts took over as Dunedin International Airport CEO in 2014 and he's credited with an impressive increase in both passengers and revenue in the time that he's been in charge. Earlier this… Audio
Largest hotel sale in 12 years
The largest hotel property deal in twelve years, proves New Zealand's tourism boom is making a mark offshore. Audio
How NZ can make its primary industries sustainable
New Zealand's reliance on volume-based commodities - currently dairy and tourism - and their environmental impact is a problem tackled in a new research-based book that goes to the industry for… Video, Audio
Protect and promote: Can DOC really do both?
3.7 million tourists visited NZ last year, many heading to National Parks and camping grounds. South Island Bureau Chief, Belinda McCammon, explores whether DOC can manage growing tourist numbers and… Audio
Where in the world do you want to go?
We're flying more, travelling more, and spending more than a decade ago - and tourism is becoming a major world export. The Panel discusses some of the most popular world tourist destinations and… Audio
NZ visitor levy from next year
The government expects to raise around $80m from a vistor levy to be introduced mid-2019. Two-point-three million annual international visitors with fork out $35 in the one-off tax if they're here for… Audio
Airbnb voices support for bed tax in Queenstown
Airbnb has backed calls for a bed tax in Queenstown, saying it could help ease the cost of tourism on ratepayers.
Fears tripling visitor levy could damage island's tourism
A proposed tripling of Stewart Island's visitor levy is expected to provoke heated debate when it goes to public consultation next month.
Undie FiveHundy: The Far North's Waimamaku
Waimamaku is a tiny town just south of the Hokianga Harbour. It's quiet most of the year, but every February you'll see gun-toting horseriders dashing down the main street in the Wild West Festival. Audio
