Latest Tourism Headlines
Funding secured for Westland Industrial Heritage Park
Mon, 24 Dec 2018 10:43:33 +1300 | Westland District Council
Westland Industrial Heritage Park is pleased to receive funding of $50,000 from the Major District Initiative Funding that is provided by Central Government and managed by Development West Coast. This is on top of a recently received Lotteries Grant ...More >>
Restoration on Taupō’s Mine Bay Māori rock carvings
Sat, 22 Dec 2018 10:38:48 +1300 | Destination Great Lake Taupo
Restoration on one of New Zealand’s most visited tourist attractions, the Mine Bay Māori rock carvings on Lake Taupō, is due to commence in 2019. Artist Matahi Brightwell will lead a small team to clean and re-sculpt the smaller carvings that ...More >>
Air New Zealand and Te Matatini sign alliance agreement
Thu, 20 Dec 2018 16:02:53 +1300 | Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand and Te Matatini Society Incorporated have signed a strategic alliance agreement to work closely together to develop and showcase the Te Matatini kapa haka (Māori performing arts) festival as New Zealand’s premium cultural event, promoting ...More >>
Domestic marketing to hero Hawke's Bay summer road trips
Thu, 20 Dec 2018 09:24:05 +1300 | Hawke's Bay Tourism
Domestic marketing to hero Hawke's Bay summer road trips 20 December 2018 Hawke’s Bay is inviting visitors to pack up the car, get their snacks and music sorted, apply sunscreen to their driving arm, and take on one of the region’s featured road trips ...More >>
Crash on SH20A affecting traffic to Auckland Airport
Wed, 19 Dec 2018 17:26:10 +1300 | New Zealand Transport Agency
The NZ Transport Agency advises motorists that a crash on SH20A to Auckland Airport is causing delays. More >>
Provisional migration estimates by age-sex now available
Wed, 19 Dec 2018 16:08:07 +1300 | Statistics New Zealand
Provisional international migration estimates are now available by age group and sex, Stats NZ said today. More >>
Record numbers of international travellers arriving
Wed, 19 Dec 2018 11:28:56 +1300 | Wellington Airport Limited
A record number of international travellers are expected to pass through Wellington Airport over the summer period. More >>
Busy summer tourism season beckons for Hawke’s Bay
Wed, 19 Dec 2018 10:18:33 +1300 | Hawke's Bay Tourism
An unprecedented line-up of events and a bumper cruise schedule are promising to make Hawke’s Bay a ‘hot’ summer destination for domestic and international visitors. The return of international cricket to McLean Park and the sold-out Mission ...More >>
More Kiwis see community benefits of tourism
Wed, 19 Dec 2018 10:16:32 +1300 | Tourism Industry Aotearoa
Around 95 percent of New Zealanders agree international tourism is good for New Zealand, according to the latest Mood of the Nation research released today – up three points on last year’s results. The Mood of the Nation research is undertaken by Kantar ...More >>
Mayor welcomes Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre funding
Wed, 19 Dec 2018 09:49:10 +1300 | Marlborough District Council
“This funding for feasibility work is welcome and could take Omaka, Marlborough’s number one visitor attraction, to the next level. More >>
New Zealanders agree that tourism is good.
Mon, 17 Dec 2018 15:05:27 +1300 | Regional Tourism NZ
Regional Tourism New Zealand cautions the sector against complacency as more New Zealanders agree that tourism is good. More >>
Minister opens Te Apiti – Manawatū Gorge carvings
Mon, 17 Dec 2018 14:59:54 +1300 | Te Apiti - Manawatu Gorge
Visitors to the eastern side of Te Apiti – Manawatū Gorge will be greeted by Te Hononga Maunga, a carved entrance at the Ballance Bridge carpark designed to provide blessing and safe passage to all who pass by.More >>
NZ guest nights hit a new record in October
Mon, 17 Dec 2018 14:54:31 +1300 | BusinessDesk
Dec. 17 (BusinessDesk) - Total guest nights hit a new record in the year to October, with hotels, motels and holiday parks all recording increases as tourism numbers continue to climb.More >>
October boost for accommodation
Mon, 17 Dec 2018 11:08:38 +1300 | Statistics New Zealand
Guests spent more nights in hotels, motels, and holiday parks in October, Stats NZ said today. More >>
Newly Established Emergency Radio System
Mon, 17 Dec 2018 10:29:08 +1300 | Mohaka Rafting
The remote areas of Hawke’s Bay’s Kaweka Forest Park and Mohaka River now have a direct communication link to the outside world, thanks to a local initiative which has seen the establishment of an emergency radio capability for the area. The three-year ...More >>
Takahē pair released at Rotoroa Island
Mon, 17 Dec 2018 09:49:10 +1300 | Rotoroa Island
Takahē pair released at Rotoroa Island this weekend as part of a programme to save the endangered species More >>
DOC geared up for busy summer with visitor behavior campaign
Mon, 17 Dec 2018 09:45:25 +1300 | New Zealand Government
Conservation Minister Eugenie Sage, in launching a new visitor behaviour campaign, says the Department of Conservation (DOC) is well prepared for a busy summer with more resources to respond to growing domestic and international visitor numbers. ...More >>
There’s Still Gold in Them There Rivers
Thu, 13 Dec 2018 12:56:47 +1300 | Rafting New Zealand
There’s Still Gold in Them There Rivers! Rafting New Zealand Picks up Prestigious Qualmark Tourism Award Rafting New Zealand has received one of the country’s most coveted tourism awards – the Qualmark Gold Sustainable Tourism Business Award. ...More >>
Heritage Christchurch Secures Another Award
Wed, 12 Dec 2018 17:21:18 +1300 | Heritage Hotels
Heritage Christchurch has secured an early Christmas present with a win for the third consecutive year in the World Luxury Hotel Awards 2018. More >>
Cruise tourism to contribute $695m to economy by 2019
Wed, 12 Dec 2018 17:18:19 +1300 | NZ Cruise Association
The latest report on cruise tourism’s economic contribution was released today by New Zealand Cruise Association, showing that cruise is a valuable and fast-growing part of the New Zealand tourism industry, spreading wealth and supporting thousands ...More >>
