Tourism
Popular Cape Palliser
The tiny fishing village of Ngawi, on Wairarapa's south coast, has found itself on the tourist trail. Thousands of tourists now pass through as they head out to Cape Palliser; stopping along the way…
AudioThe scenery and the movie scenes
Iceland is riding high on tourism since its landscape featured in Game of Thrones and Star Wars. New Zealand can't ride on the coat-tails of Lord of the Rings forever. What's our next tourism drive? Audio
Council gears up for summer influx of freedom campers
Work is underway to ensure popular freedom camping spots in Central Otago are ready to cope with the expected influx of visitors over summer.
Freedom Camping bylaw riles locals
In a surprise move, New Plymouth District Council has scrapped an existing ban on freedom camping in vehicles without toilets and tossed out proposed limits on the number of motorhomes at sensitive… Audio
Tekapo landmark could be shut off to public due to bad behaviour
The Mayor of the Mackenzie District says some visitors to the iconic Church of the Good Shepherd are being abusive and disrespectful, and the behaviour can no longer be tolerated. Video, Audio
Solomons' wants more local food on hotel menus
Tourism authorities in Solomon Islands say they want more local produce to feature on restaurant menus around the country. Audio
Environmentalists support call for Cooks tourism curb
The Cook Islands environmental organisation Te Ipukarea Society says tourism growth on the main island of Rarotonga is not sustainable in its current form. Audio
Insight: NZ's tourism workforce - imported or homegrown?
While tourism is booming, research into employment paints a less than rosy picture, Belinda McCammon investigates government plans to tighten-up migrant worker visas will have on businesses, and how… Audio
Tourism industry looking to capitalise on growing uber-rich visitor market
Private jets, bespoke travel itineraries, luxury villas and private chefs are just some of the expectations for a growing slice of the tourist market to New Zealand. Video, Audio
Tourism industry urged to train staff as immigration cut looms
Tourism leaders are being urged to step up and train more of their own workforce in the face of likely cut backs in the flow of workers from overseas. Tourism has become the country's top foreign… Audio
Queenstown cracks down on Airbnb
The Queenstown Lakes District council has voted to slash the number of days people living outside the town centre can rent out their homes on short-term platforms like Airbnb. The council says there's… Audio
Airbnb operators and Queentown Council prepare to square off
Councillors will vote on a raft of measures which, if approved, will clamp down on people who want to regularly let their property using Airbnb, but the company says it won't back down without a… Audio
Dateline Pacific evening edition for 6 November 2017
The roll is decided for next year's independence referendum in New Caledonia; a 6.8 magnitude earthquake in Samoa triggers memories of the devastating 2009 tsunami; Cook Islands tourism is booming… Audio
Questions around sustainability of tourism in the Cook Islands
The debate on whether tourism is sustainable or not in the Cook Islands continues. Audio
PNG's tourism potential the focus for World Bank agency
The IFC is assisting Papua New Guinea to begin realising its tourism potential. Audio
Evans Bay locals oppose freedom camping space
Local residents are opposing the Wellington City Council's plan to increase the freedom camping site on the Evans Bay Marina.
Weekend events big boost for Waimate
Waimate is set to receive a much needed financial boost this weekend, with several events booking out accommodation in the South Island town.
Canterbury land can't be farmed due to earthquake
Tourism, native planting, and bee keeping are all possibilities a community lead working group is waiting on government funding to explore. Video, Audio
Porirua mayor hails proposed park plans
A proposed adventure park in Porirua is being hailed as an tourism boon by the local council, iwi, and trail cyclists. But there are fears it could wreck native bush, spread weeds and hurt wildlife. Audio
Porirua mayor hails proposed park plans
A proposed adventure park in Porirua is being hailed as an tourism boon by the local council, iwi, and trail cyclists. But there are fears it could wreck native bush, spread weeds and hurt wildlife. Audio
