Tourism
Picton to Kaikōura cycle trail 'biggest benefit' from quake
A planned $9 million cycle trail from Picton to Kaikōura could be the single biggest benefit to come out of last November's earthquake, Marlborough's mayor says.
Eden Project proposed for Christchurch's red zone
The proposed 70 hectare park in the Avalon loop is being pitched as the city's equivalent of the Sydney Opera House. Audio
Time running out for Christchurch Eden
The groups working to bring the famous Eden Project to Christchurch want the government to speed up deciding on land that could be used for the $120 million tourist attraction. Audio
Milford Track 'littered' with human waste as tourist season approaches, contractor says
Human waste and toilet paper are littering the Milford Track as another busy tourist season approaches, a Department of Conservation contractor says. Audio
Campaign to save Opoutere hostel
Opoutere, a small Coromandel community just north of Whangamata, is a holiday hot spot. Many visitors stay in a youth hostel that's become something of a landmark in the town. But now it looks like… Audio
Tourism spend up in PNG but more sought
Tourists spent more than US$100 million in Papua New Guinea in the first half of this year, but the country is hoping to generate much more. Audio
Hotels claims threaten Auckland 'bed tax' take
Only a fraction of Auckland's controversial targeted rate on visitor accommodation, estimated to be worth more than $13.6 million, may actually end up being paid.
Tourists could help Tuvalu
Tuvalu's tourism authorities are looking at how they can grow the industry in a sustainable way that also spreads the story of how they are adapting to climate change. Audio
Balance of payments deficit shrinks in second quarter
The tourism boom and recovery in dairy exports has helped to narrow the country's balance of payments deficit. Audio
World Challenge to end orphanage 'voluntourism'
The world's largest school-based volunteer organisation, which is active in New Zealand, is stopping its projects in orphanages.
Tourism industry celebrates record visitors
The annual Tourism Industry Aotearoa awards are on tonight, and with record visitor numbers and record spending, members of the industry will also be able to celebrate their success, while also… Audio
Cruise set to get a lot busier for NZ
The number of passengers arriving in New Zealand is expected to explode in the coming year as more ships carrying more tourists are set to call here. Audio
The price of pretty: drowning in tourism
Barcelona, a city of 1.5 million people, was visited by 30m tourists last year. Recent protests there are part of wave of anti-tourist actions across Europe. Audio
VIDEO: Labour leader Jacinda Ardern talks tourist tax
Labour's proposed $25 levy wouldn't hit tourism numbers and would help create the infrastructure needed to cope with them, its leader says. Video
Labour's tourist levy: For and against
Labour is proposing a $25 levy on all tourists entering New Zealand, to be spent on improving tourism infrastructure and the environment. Local Government New Zealand president Dave Cull and Tourism… Audio
Labour's tourist tax lacks detail - councils
The Labour Party is being pressed to give more details about which regions would benefit from a tourist tax.
International travel almost quadrupled since 1980s
The number of New Zealanders making trips overseas has nearly quadrupled in about 30 years.
Labour floats $25 international visitors levy
Labour is proposing a $25 levy on international visitors to help fund more tourism infrastructure.
National would double hut costs for tourists
International visitors will pay double for huts and campsites on New Zealand's top five Great Walks if National is re-elected, the party says.
Cadbury turns from manufacturer to tourist attraction
The owners of Dunedin's Cadbury factory are promising to double the size of one of the town's biggest tourist attractions, Cadbury World. The New Zealand head of Mondelez - Cadbury's owner brand -… Audio
