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Archives: Tourism

9 Feb 2010

5:11 pm
Tourism Industry Association

Care needed Over GST Increase

Any increase in GST could impact on the New Zealand tourism industry’s international competitiveness relative to other visitor destinations, Tourism Industry Association (TIA) Chief Executive Tim Cossar says. More >>

4:03 pm
Auckland Regional Council

Vision for Auckland’s waterfront Already Agreed

It’s time Auckland got on with developing the waterfront, ARC Chairman Mike Lee said today. “During the current debate around a cruise ship terminal for Queens Wharf, it has been said there must be an agreed vision for the waterfront before ... More >>

3:03 pm
KPMG

GST Increase Puts Tourism, Finance in the gun

All business will be impacted by any increase in GST. However, Tourism and Financial Institutions will be more affected than others. More >>

10:23 am
Taupo Inc

Tourism opportunities in controversial Plan

Tourism operator representatives have joined Taupo Inc to help advocate collectively for economic growth in the district.   Regional Sales & Marketing Manager for Ngai Tahu Tourism, owners of iconic Hukafalls Jet, Michelle Caldwell, said today ... More >>

9:32 am
Gap Adventures

Create Your Own Adventure

Major travel initiative gives adventure seekers the chance to create & win a Dream trip of a lifetime More >>

8 Feb 2010

1:41 pm
Millbrook Resort

Millbrook Resort A Big Hit With Amway

The four VIP groups of distributors, who stayed at Millbrook in two ‘waves’ over a two-week period, were each at Millbrook for five days, enjoying welcome functions complete with a New Zealand Haka, golf on Millbrook’s renowned championship course More >>

11:52 am
Auckland Regional Council

ARC happy with Queens Wharf consensus

It’s encouraging to see Auckland mayors supporting moving ahead with a cruise ship terminal on Queens Wharf, ARC Chairman Mike Lee said today. More >>

12:12 am
UNMIT

Launch of NMIT Kioramai Programme

The KiaOraMai programme is to be launched at the NMIT Rata Room to over 60 invited Nelson and Marlborough business guests on Tuesday 9th February . More >>

5 Feb 2010

2:11 pm
Tourism New Zealand

Ski Season Campaign Targets Australians

-------- Original Message -------- Subject: SKI SEASON CAMPAIGN TARGETS AUSTRALIANS Date: Fri, 5 Feb 2010 13:47:25 +1300 From: Chantelle Taylor To: Chantelle Taylor More >>

12:58 am
Businesswire

Auckland Airport gets more overseas flights in '09

Feb. 5 (BusinessWire) – Auckland International Airport Ltd., the country’s major gateway, welcomed more international flights on to its runways in 2009, but fewer passengers. More >>

4 Feb 2010

4:16 pm
Coronet Peak

Novices And Families To Benefit From New Chairlift

There will be more fun for novice skiers and riders on the slopes at New Zealand’s premier ski resort this winter thanks to a significant upgrade of the ‘Big Easy’ novice area which includes a new, state-of-the-art quad chairlift. More >>

3:46 pm
Professional Public Relations NZ Ltd

A World Of Luxury At No Cost To The Environment

Australia’s first conservation-based luxury resort, Wolgan Valley Resort & Spa, has now become the first hotel in the world to achieve carbon neutral certification from an internationally accredited greenhouse gas certification scheme. More >>

2:43 pm
Tourism New Zealand

Summer Arrivals Get a Kick-Start

The summer peak season has kicked off better than expected for the tourism industry, with international visitor arrivals showing strong signs of recovery. More >>

2:24 pm
Statistics New Zealand

Record Month for Visitor Arrivals

Visitor arrivals numbered 341,300 in December 2009, the highest total ever recorded for a month, Statistics New Zealand said today. The figure is up 19,100 (6 percent) from the previous high of 322,200 in December 2008. Visitor arrivals have increased ... More >>

1:57 pm
Choice Hotels

Rotorua resort voted top South Pacific spa

Travellers have voted a spa resort in Rotorua as one of the best places to relax in the South Pacific.  More >>

1:38 pm
Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools and Spa

Complex Experiences Record Month

The recent summer holiday season has seen Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools & Spa experience the busiest month on record. More >>

12:30 am
Southern Public Relations

Dutch Roof Thatcher Completes Camp Outdoor Kitchen

Leo van Midden works with tied bundles of dried flax to thatch the roof of a new BBQ area at Queenstown’s Top 10 Holiday Park “Creeksyde” in traditional Dutch style More >>

12:23 am
Stokes Communications

Whale Watch Kaikoura Finalist In Tourism Award

Whale Watch Kaikoura has been confirmed as a finalist in the Tourism for Tomorrow Awards hosted by the World Tourism and Travel Council (WTTC). The awards take place at the 10th Global Travel and Tourism Summit in Beijing China on May 26. More >>

12:18 am
Businesswire

More Kiwis stayed home for global financial crisis

Feb. 4 (BusinessWire) - A 22% drop in the number of New Zealanders and long term residents departing the country last year produced the highest net rise in permanent, long term migration since 2004, Statistics New Zealand figures issued today show. More >>

3 Feb 2010

9:42 am
Adept Limited

Industry Blog Connects the Tourism Community

An innovative free online community and resource for the New Zealand tourism industry has launched today with it’s website www.tourismindustryblog.co.nz The blog publishes ongoing online articles written by a variety of tourism industry contributors with ... More >>

2 Feb 2010

1:37 pm
Businesswire

Auckland Airport stock gains after capital raising

Feb. 2 (BusinessWire) – Shares of Auckland International Airport Ltd., New Zealand’s busiest, gained after the company completed its $126 million equity raising, a sign that initial concern over its Queensland investment has abated. More >>

1 Feb 2010

4:29 pm
Outrigger Hotels and Resorts

Outrigger Appoints Darren Shaw as General Manager

Darren Edmonstone, Senior Vice President, Asia, of Outrigger Enterprises Group, has announced the appointment of Darren Shaw as General Manager of Outrigger Laguna Phuket Resort and Villas in Thailand. More >>

3:59 pm
Ziptrek Ecotours

Queenstown workers go to extremes to get to work

Not content with zipping down a mountainside for a living, a group of adrenaline-fuelled Queenstown workers have come up with an extreme way to get to their office – and get paid for it. More >>

3:56 pm
Rosalea Barker

Stateside With Rosalea Barker: Minnesota

Talk about yer melting glaciers! Where would Minnesota be without ’em? Still buried under a squizillion tons of ice, that’s where. According to the state’s Department of Natural Resources, by 9,000 years ago, the ice sheets which had been advancing ... More >>

29 Jan 2010

6:25 pm
Businesswire

Institutions pay $1.91 for Auckland Airport stock

Jan. 29 (BusinessWire) – Institutions will pay $1.91 a share for Auckland International Airport, close to the market price, after existing shareholders rushed to buy discounted stock in its 1-for16 offer. More >>

9:59 am
Businesswire

Auckland Airport institutions snap up new shares

Jan. 29 (BusinessWire) - Auckland International Airport said more than 99% of its institutional shareholders elected to take up discounted stock in its 1-for16 offer that is raising funds to pay for its foray into northern Queensland airports. More >>

28 Jan 2010

11:12 am
Department of Conservation

Baby Tuatara Hatches on Matiu/Somes Island

A photograph taken of a baby tuatara on Wellington Harbour’s Matiu/Somes Island this month has confirmed for the first time that the rare reptiles are hatching on the island. More >>

12:56 am
Bayley's Real Estate

Vineyard Tourism Complex is Ripe for the Picking

A planned five star winery-based luxury resort and associated entertainment and conference centre on Waiheke Island in Auckland’s Waitemata Harbour has been placed on the market for sale. More >>

27 Jan 2010

11:26 am
Businesswire

Auckland Airport seeks $126M for Queensland foray

Jan. 27 (BusinessWire) –Auckland International Airport Ltd. plans to raise as much as $126.4 million through a pro rata share offer to fund its investment in North Queensland airports that’s copped flack from investors wanting proof it will boost ... More >>

26 Jan 2010

5:32 pm
House of Travel

House of Travel cruises to awards

House of Travel was the main New Zealand winner at the 2009 Australia and New Zealand Cruise Industry Awards held in Sydney (Sunday 24 January 2010). More >>

4:33 pm
Businesswire

Air NZ rolls out comfy seats to gain edge

Jan. 26 (BusinessWire) – Air New Zealand Ltd. has rolled out more comfortable seating and cabin facilities to maximize the comfort of its long-haul passengers to gain an edge over rival airlines. Its designs could become a valuable source of revenue ... More >>

2:05 pm
Connie Lawn

Embeded with the Wounded Warriors at Wintergreen

All right, the title is dramatic, but Wintergreen is a dramatic place. With it’s sweeping vistas of the undulating Blue Ridge mountains, a visitor gains inspiration and optimism with every view. We try to visit Wintergreen at least once a season, ... More >>

10:37 am
Ziptrek Ecotours

Queenstown adventure goes tandem

Queenstown’s newest adventure activity is set to become even more popular with families after it launches its ‘tandem zipping’ experience today (26 January). More >>

25 Jan 2010

3:38 pm
Randall Amster

Invasion of the Body Scanners

The concept of "stimulus" may soon take on new connotations in the days ahead. The federal government is poised to emplace full-body scanners at airports across the nation, capable of peering under a person's garments. As noted by a former Cabinet ... More >>

22 Jan 2010

10:10 am
New Zealand Labour Party

Dumped on tourists deserve apology

Two Brazilian tourists who were doused with herbicide by a helicopter spraying gorse over the Heaphy Track deserve at least an apology, says Labour Tourism Spokesperson Kelvin Davis. “The last thing New Zealand needs is for this couple to leave our ... More >>

12:51 am
Professional Public Relations NZ Ltd

Ultimate Romantic Break at Wolgan Valley Resort

Please see below media release issued on behalf of Wolgan Valley Resort & Spa. If you would like further information or images please contact me. More >>

21 Jan 2010

5:17 pm
Lonely Planet

Lonely Planet Celebrates 100 Million Guidebooks

Lonely Planet is celebrating the publication of its 100 millionth guidebook by inviting travellers to share photographs of their favourite travel experiences online. More >>

4:23 pm
Bookabach

Coromandel baches still number one for many Kiwis

Media release Coromandel baches still number one for many Kiwis Bookabach announces the top 10 bach destinations this summer Owning a bach at the beach may now be out of reach for many New Zealanders, but with increasing numbers of baches becoming ... More >>

3:04 pm
Wellington City Council

Australians Absolutely Positively Love Wellington

Over three quarters of metropolitan Australians who have visited Wellington want to return; but those who haven’t been to New Zealanders’ favourite destination* have limited knowledge about the city, according to market research. More >>

3:00 pm
Tourism Industry Association

Marketing Effort Will Benefit All NZ

All of New Zealand will benefit from the new $10 million tourism marketing fund, Tourism Industry Association (TIA) Chief Executive Tim Cossar says. Details of the allocation of the Government’s share of the funding were released by Prime Minister ... More >>

1:42 pm
Regional Tourism Organisations New Zealand

RTO joint venture funding

The announcement today by the Minister of Tourism, Prime Minister John Key, detailing the allocation of the $10 million Joint Venture funding between Regional Tourism Organisations, the private sector and Tourism New Zealand, is the culmination of ... More >>

10:59 am
The Hermitage Aoraki Mount Cook

Aussie Couple Go Trans-Tasman For Extreme Wedding

Warm climes may be the "traditional" wedding choice but one Australian couple has bucked the trend, opting for a special winter wonderland wedding at New Zealand’s Aoraki Mount Cook this week. More >>

10:32 am
Tourism Industry Association

Care needed over proposed GST changes

Changes to the tax system, particularly GST, could reduce the international competitiveness of New Zealand’s multi-billion dollar tourism industry, Tourism Industry Association (TIA) Chief Executive Tim Cossar says. More >>

10:15 am
Tourism Industry Association

Care needed over GST changes: tourism industry

Changes to the tax system, particularly GST, could reduce the international competitiveness of New Zealand’s multi-billion dollar tourism industry, Tourism Industry Association (TIA) Chief Executive Tim Cossar says. More >>

12:10 am
New Zealand Government

Tourism regions to share $5 million for marketing

Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, John Key, has announced that eight groups will share $5 million to market their regions. This fund will be matched with Regional Tourism Organisations (RTO) and private sector funding to create an unprecedented ... More >>

20 Jan 2010

5:21 pm
Tourism Industry Association

Care Needed Over GST changes Tourism Industry Says

Changes to the tax system, particularly GST, could reduce the international competitiveness of New Zealand’s multi-billion dollar tourism industry, Tourism Industry Association (TIA) Chief Executive Tim Cossar says. More >>

3:57 pm
Flight Centre

NZ's Largest Travel Expo Kicks Off in Christchurch

NEW ZEALAND’S LARGEST TRAVEL EXPO KICKS OFF IN CHRISTCHURCH ON 30 JANUARY WHAT: The 2010 Travel Expo, Christchurch WHAT: New Zealand’s largest travel expo brings together more than 70 suppliers showcasing destinations from around the world. The ... More >>

1:06 pm
Rosalea Barker

Stateside With Rosalea Barker: California

If I’d been living in 1840 where I live today, the last line of my mailing address would have read “Mexico”. Twenty years earlier it would have read “New Spain”, but the 1821 Mexican Revolution resulted in the ousting of a colonial power and its ... More >>

19 Jan 2010

5:04 pm
Classic Motorcycle Festival

Classic Motorcycle Festival Revs Up for Event

The 31st New Zealand Classic Motorcycle Festival at Pukekohe next month will be bliss for bikers, with more than 250 riders from five countries and events for more than 350 bikes. More >>

4:25 pm
Motel Association of New Zealand

Minimum Wage Adjustment

“We would ask the Government to show restraint in looking at any movement in the Minimum Wage” said Michael Baines Chief Executive of the Motel As“This is a far more complex issue than is being portrayed. More >>

2:04 pm
Tourism New Zealand

Prince William Gets Back To Nature In NZ

From a walkabout outside the newly opened Supreme Court, Prince William was whisked away from the public gaze to an island nature sanctuary where endangered New Zealand birds live in a safe predator-free environment. More >>

10:02 am
New Zealand Labour Party

Labour MP welcomes beach name change

Labour's Associate Maori Affairs Spokesperson Kelvin Davis has welcomed moves for 90 Mile Beach to revert to its original name of Te-One-Roa-a-Tohe. More >>

12:15 am
Statistics New Zealand

Accommodation Survey: November 2009

Overnight stays by international visitors in commercial accommodation in the South Island were up 5 percent in the November 2009 month compared with the previous November, Statistics New Zealand said today. More >>

18 Jan 2010

9:32 am
New Zealand Labour Party

Maori tourism should be nurtured

A 'traditional Maori' charging tourists five dollars for a photo with him resplendent in his felt pen moko should be allowed to go for it if he's giving tourists something they want, says Labour Tourism Spokesperson Kelvin Davis. Mr Davis was commenting ... More >>

16 Jan 2010

1:29 pm
Monarchist League of New Zealand

Prince’s Tour Is Value For Money

Prince William’s visit to New Zealand has already paid for itself. The worldwide coverage of our Prince’s visit is extensive, and very valuable to New Zealand. Coverage of trip is being widely reported already in the UK and Australian Press. More >>

15 Jan 2010

11:36 am
Tourism New Zealand

‘Airline of the Year’ is a Positive for NZ

Air New Zealand being named ‘Airline of the Year’ is an enormous achievement that will also reflect favourably on the country’s tourism industry. The award has just been announced by Air Transport World, the leading international airline ... More >>

14 Jan 2010

12:04 am
New Zealand Labour Party

Key kneecaps McCully on Rugby World Cup again

Murray McCully’s bungled handling of the Rugby World Cup has once again forced the Prime Minister to step in and try and clean up his mess, raising real questions about whether he’s up to the job, says Labour’s Auckland Issues spokesperson ... More >>

13 Jan 2010

11:51 am
Connie Lawn

Connie Lawn: Staying Warm at Snowshoe

On a weekend with the arctic blasting the whole northern hemisphere, it is great for skiers and boarders to be able to go to Intrawest’s destination resort Snowshoe Mountain, West Virginia, which offers so many alternative activities and wonderful ... More >>

9:33 am
Businesswire

Stocks to watch: Air NZ prepares for ski season

Jan. 13 (BusinessWire) - The following stocks may be active on the New Zealand exchange after developments since the close of trading last week. All prices are in New Zealand dollars unless specified. More >>

12 Jan 2010

2:29 pm
Christchurch and Canterbury Tourism

Christchurch welcomes cruise influx

More than 14,000 holiday-makers will cruise into Lyttelton Harbour over the next two weeks as the port plays host to a steady stream of passenger-laden cruise ships. More >>

2:28 pm
New Zealand Labour Party

Quick fix Queens Wharf would be disastrous

The future of Queens Wharf must be determined by Aucklanders, not Government ministers intent on railroading through a rushed development at ratepayers’ expense, says Labour’s Auckland Issues spokesperson Phil Twyford. More >>

12:10 am
Air New Zealand

Air NZ Gives Big Capacity Boost for Queenstown

Air New Zealand will increase trans-Tasman capacity between Australia and Queenstown by a further 20% this coming ski season, taking the total number of direct services to 12 per week. For the peak July and August periods, return services from Sydney ... More >>

11 Jan 2010

3:31 pm
STA Travel

Sta Travel Releases Top 10 Bucket List

The world’s largest student and young persons travel agency STA Travel, has released a bucket list of the ten must do adventures to tick off before you turn 30. More >>

9:43 am
Newmarket Business Association

Make GST refunds easy for tourists before RWC

"The possibility of ramping up GST from 12.5% to 15% or 17.5% was one of the measure’s promoted by Government’s Tax Working Group late last year. However incentivising tourism spending would bring greater economic benefits in the longer term," says ... More >>

5 Jan 2010

4:39 pm
Wotif.com

NZ Top Destinations for 2009

Wotif.com today revealed Kiwi domestic travellers’ favourite destinations in 2009, according to the top 20 locations booked through the leading online accommodation website. More >>

29 Dec 2009

5:51 pm
Emirates Airlines

Emirates To Start A380 Services To Jeddah In 2010

Emirates will serve Jeddah in the kingdom of Saudi Arabia four times weekly with the A380 super-jumbo from February 1, 2010. Jeddah will be the eighth destination to be added to the growing list of gateways served by the A380 - Sydney, Auckland, ... More >>

10:50 am
Emirates Airlines

Emirates To Start A380 Services To Jeddah In 2010

Emirates will serve Jeddah in the kingdom of Saudi Arabia four times weekly with the A380 super-jumbo from February 1, 2010. More >>

9:58 am
Spotlight

"New Kiwis" flock to Treaty grounds

Warm weather and $5 million dollars worth of new facilities seem to be finding favour with a new world of visitors to Waitangi Treaty Grounds. Admissions are up, and the faces are changing. More >>

28 Dec 2009

10:27 am
House of Travel

HOT Travel list – Best places to celebrate NYs

House of Travel’s Retail Director Brent Thomas says despite it being the biggest party of the year in some parts of the world, Kiwis have never really made a big fuss over New Year’s Eve. More >>

12:30 am
Rosalea Barker

Stateside With Rosalea Barker: Wisconsin

Who moo? There’s a contract job that comes up every year in Wisconsin for which the incumbent receives a salary of $40,000, professional travel expenses and a mink garment from the Kettle Moraine Mink Breeders Association. The lucky contractor also ... More >>

24 Dec 2009

2:04 pm
Rosalea Barker

Stateside With Rosalea: Iowa

It’s Christmas Eve, and what better place to spend it than Algona, Iowa. This small town in northwestern Iowa was the site of a prisoner of war camp during WWII, which captured German soldiers were shipped to from the theaters in Europe and North Africa. ... More >>

1:57 pm
World Wildlife Fund

WWF asks public to report Maui’s dolphin sightings

WWF is asking communities along the west coast of the North Island to get in touch if they are lucky enough to see rare Maui's dolphins amongst the waves this summer. More >>

23 Dec 2009

1:50 pm
Family Adventures

Queenstown Rafting Company Expecting Busy Summer

Queenstown rafting company Family Adventures is looking forward to a busy summer as a ‘soft adventure’ option for holidaymaking families in the region. More >>

11:24 am
Ministry of Tourism

High Calibre of Cycle Trail applications

The Ministry of Tourism’s Cycle Trail team has received 53 funding proposals for Phase 2 of Nga Haerenga, The New Zealand Cycle Trail project - a number that promises to keep the assessment team busy over the Christmas break. More >>

10:21 am
Gap Adventures

Overland African Experiences

Gap Adventures guarantees all Africa overland departures through mid-2010, provides travellers and agents with peace of mind More >>

22 Dec 2009

2:19 pm
Air New Zealand

Air NZ Announces Sydney – Rarotonga Services

Air New Zealand will from July operate direct services between Sydney and the Cook Islands , making it the first airline to operate direct services between the two nations. More >>

11:55 am
Commerce Commission

Flight Centre warned over advertising and promotio

The Commerce Commission has warned a travel agency that some of its advertising and promotions of travel deals risk breaching the Fair Trading Act. The Commission has issued warnings in relation to Flight Centre New Zealand’s advertising between ... More >>

11:45 am
Destination Queenstown

Turism professional to lead Destination Queenstown

A tourism professional with 15 years tourism marketing experience has been appointed to the top role at Destination Queenstown, Queenstown’s regional tourism organisation. More >>

11:02 am
Businesswire

Air NZ arrests slide in passenger numbers

Dec. 22 (BusinessWire) – Air New Zealand, the national carrier, slowed the decline in passenger numbers last month, amid signs of increased demand on North American and domestic routes. More >>

9:50 am
Surf Life Saving New Zealand

Water Safety should be top of mind over holidays

Thousands of Kiwis are packing their bags and getting ready to hit the beach as the busy holiday season looms. Over 2.4 million people will visit New Zealand ’s most popular playground this summer – and Surf Life Saving encourages people to take ... More >>

21 Dec 2009

3:57 pm
Rosalea Barker

Rosalea Barker (At Annapolis): Texas

I have a theory about Texas—it merely wants to rule the universe. One of my acquaintances so hates what the place stands for she has never set foot in it. Another acquaintance is a Texan so amiable that I can safely espouse my Texas conspiracy theory to her ... More >>

3:24 pm
Tourism New Zealand

Slow Start to Summer for Visitor Arrivals

International visitor arrivals figures out today have confirmed that it has been a slow start to the peak season for the New Zealand tourism industry. More >>

11:58 am
Businesswire

New Zealand’s net migrant inflow surges

New Zealand’s net migrant inflow surges as more kiwis stay at home during recession More >>

18 Dec 2009

3:26 pm
Environment Canterbury

Environment Canterbury proposal for cycle trail

Environment Canterbury today submitted a concept proposal for a cycle trail to form part of the Nga Haerenga New Zealand Cycle Trail – one of the Government’s initiatives to boost employment and economic development across New Zealand. The proposed trail, ... More >>

11:37 am
Tourism New Zealand

Convention Data Improved

New Zealand’s convention sector is having its research base strengthened with an improved measurement system. The upgraded Convention Activity Survey (CAS) run by The Ministry of Tourism gathers high quality data online and delivers it back to ... More >>

17 Dec 2009

12:52 am
Canterbury District Health Board

Measles Case On Air New Zealand Flight

Canterbury District Health Board’s Community and Public Health Division is trying to identify 28 passengers who arrived in Christchurch on flight NZ509 from Auckland on Monday 7 December and were sitting near a child with confirmed measles. More >>

16 Dec 2009

5:36 pm
Experience Group

Consortium Wins RWC 2011 Hospitality Rights

A New Zealand-based consortium led by the Experience Group, in partnership with the Eden Park Trust and Auckland Rugby, is one of just two successful bidders from an international tender process for the rights to market Official Corporate Hospitality ... More >>

5:01 pm
Tourism Exchange

Small Operators Big Business

Small tourism operators in the Lakes District and Southland have been given a boost by a new Tourism Exchange New Zealand service, providing the technology and presence to give them a chance against the larger players. “Real Journeys and Southern Discoveries ... More >>

9:30 am
Word of Mouth Media

Queenstown is world resort for everyone

What a different a decade makes. Ten years ago, Queenstown in New Zealand, was the adventure capital of the world, only to become became the adrenalin-junkies’ capital of the world. Today, the world-award winning alpine village with billion dollar views ... More >>

15 Dec 2009

5:17 pm
Tourism Exchange

Tourism Exchange Helps New Operators

Tourism providers in the Upper South Island are benefiting from the brand new Tourism Exchange system, which allows them to contract and transact in real time. New operators in Nelson are taking advantage of this online marketplace, without having to spend ... More >>

5:06 pm
Commerce Commission

Holiday voucher company pleads guilty to breaches

Discount Premium Holidays Limited, a New Zealand registered company that operated from Australia selling holiday vouchers in New Zealand, has pleaded guilty to 38 charges of breaching the Fair Trading Act and has been fined $209,000 in the Auckland ... More >>

14 Dec 2009

5:25 pm
Choice Hotels

New luxury Choice for Rotorua visitors

Visitors to Rotorua will have a new first-class accommodation choice as the new 5-star Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort joins the Choice Hotels Australasia’s Clarion Collection brand. More >>

5:18 pm
Westin Auckland

The Westin Auckland’s 50% off Hot Summer Sale

Experience ultimate five star luxury at The Westin Auckland Lighter Quay this holiday season for just half price! More >>

4:03 pm
New Zealand Labour Party

PM should support tourism over Basin super farms

Prime Minister John Key has been challenged to oppose development of 16 giant dairy farms in the fragile Mackenzie Basin after it has emerged that resource consents for the farms have already been granted without public notification. More >>

3:21 pm
Rugby World Cup 2011

Official Corporate Hospitality Agents Announced

Rugby World Cup Limited (RWCL) and Rugby Travel and Hospitality (NZ) Limited (RTH) are pleased to announce the appointed Official Corporate Hospitality Agents (OCHAs) for Rugby World Cup 2011, New Zealand. More >>

1:38 pm
Ziptrek Ecotours

New manager flying high in Queenstown

Nicky Busst’s feet haven’t touched the ground since she zipped up the job of marketing and sales manager for Queenstown’s newest adventure tourism activity. More >>

1:21 pm
Rotorua District Council

Rotorua: International Air Service Begins

Rotorua has the world's newest international airport. On Saturday (December 12) the city hosted the inaugural flight of Air New Zealand's new twice-weekly direct A320 service between Sydney and Rotorua and Mayor Kevin Winters was on board. Mayor Winters ... More >>

10:36 am
Kapiti Coast District Council

Visitor information centre to move

The long running saga of where Paraparaumu’s Visitor Information Centre will go has been solved. Before the end of the summer it will move to new premises in Coastlands facing onto Rimu Road in the building currently housing GJ Gardiner and the PSIS, ... More >>

12:26 am
Pacific Blue

Velocity Rewards Spreads Its Wings To The Pacific

Monday 14 December 2009: Pacific Blue’s award-winning Velocity Rewards loyalty program is expanding its membership base to include seven new Pacific countries. More >>

11 Dec 2009

4:43 pm
Tourism New Zealand

Tourism Confidence Continues to Improve

The Tourism Industry Monitor shows that the confidence levels of tourism sector operators continue to improve. Ministry of Tourism Research Manager, Bruce Bassett, said that overall, optimism in the industry was tracking in the right direction, although this ... More >>

2:11 pm
Inbound Tourism Operators Council

Tourism operators wary of possible increase in GST

The Inbound Tour Operators Council of New Zealand (ITOC) is concerned that any increase in the level of GST will have a major impact on tourism. More >>

11:56 am
Businesswire

Jasons Travel predicts smaller FY profit

Dec. 11 (BusinessWire) – Jasons Travel Media Ltd., the travel and accommodation guide publisher formerly run by Communications Minister Steven Joyce, expects to post a smaller profit this year as it looks to expand its Australian business. More >>

10:34 am
goodbyesandfly.co.nz

End of Surprise Tourism - Sandflies being Mapped

New Zealand has the world’s first user driven map showing the location and intensity of sandflies. After years of hearing about how “surprised” people were by the sandflies, Becky Cashman of Goodbye Sandfly launched the NZ Sandfly Report last month. ... More >>

9:59 am
Businesswire

Passenger recovery lifts Auckland Airport forecast

Dec. 11 (BusinessWire) - Stronger than expected passenger numbers have buoyed Auckland International Airport Ltd's profit expectations for the year to March 2010, despite many airlines continuing to use smaller aircraft while awaiting firmer global recovery. More >>

9:56 am
New Zealand Labour Party

Hands off travel subsidies for elderly Mr Joyce

Concerns about the numbers of elderly using SuperGold discounts to visit Waiheke Island is a precursor to Government cutbacks in entitlements, Labour Senior Citizens spokesperson Ross Robertson says. More >>

9:41 am
New Zealand Labour Party

Hide hits new low

Local Government Minister Rodney Hide hit a new low in credibility today with revelations about how little work he did on his world trip, says Labour’s Auckland Issues spokesperson Phil Twyford. More >>

9:26 am
New Zealand Labour Party

Hamilton Airport Facing Unnecessary Costs

Customs Minister Maurice Williamson needs to explain why Hamilton International Airport is being lumped with a $450,000 bill to pay for immigration services, Labour’s customs spokesperson Sua William Sio said today. More >>

12:27 am
Statistics New Zealand

International guest nights up again in October

International guest nights in short-term commercial accommodation were up 5 percent in October 2009 compared with October 2008, Statistics New Zealand said today. However, domestic guest nights were down 2 percent. Total guest nights in October 2009 were ... More >>

10 Dec 2009

9:57 am
New Zealand Government

Speech: McCully - avoid an Antarctic disaster

Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for the invitation to say a few words to you this evening. For most New Zealanders, Antarctica is a place of pristine beauty lying just beyond the horizon. We feel its presence during winter storms, but few of us ... More >>

9:33 am
Ministry For Culture And Heritage

Launch Of Taranaki Entry On Encyclopedia Of NZ

Songs about mascot Ferdy the Bull, old newsreels about the search for oil, Roy Brewster’s ‘Beehive House’, and images of Len Lye, calf club days, Polish settlers and iconic Mount Taranaki all feature in a new entry on Taranaki in Te Ara – the online Encyclopedia ... More >>

9 Dec 2009

4:22 pm
World Buskers Festival

World Buskers Festival guarantees fun in the sun

Seeking fun in the sun for your summer holidays? Then make a beeline for Christchurch and the World Buskers’ Festival. More >>

10:25 am
Maritime New Zealand

MNZ welcomes Antarctic Treaty Meeting of Experts

Maritime New Zealand (MNZ) is taking a key role at the Antarctic Treaty Meeting of Experts being held in Wellington from today. More >>

8 Dec 2009

3:38 pm
New Zealand Government

McCully wants action on Antarctic tourism

This week’s meeting on managing tourist shipping in Antarctic waters must find ways to prevent a humanitarian or environmental disaster happening there, Foreign Minister Murray McCully said today. The three-day meeting which starts in Wellington ... More >>

1:37 pm
The Hermitage Aoraki Mount Cook

Mountain music a hit

The hills were alive with the sound of music last week when more than 150 locals and guests turned out to hear the Christchurch Youth Symphony Orchestra play at Aoraki Mount Cook. More >>

1:32 pm
Shotover Jet

Wakatipu teenagers receive unexpected Christmas bo

An unexpected Christmas present from tourism leader Shotover Jet has guaranteed all Wakatipu High Year 10 students will get the chance to partake in next year’s previously endangered Branches Camp. More >>

1:17 pm
Ziptrek Ecotours

New adventure tourism activity zips to Queenstown

Ziptrek Ecotours is a spectacular two hour flying fox operation and interpretative guided tour in the forest canopy atop Skyline Gondola, high above Queenstown. More >>

12:49 am
Tourism New Zealand

Queenstown to become the next Bollywood Star

Major Bollywood production company Dharma Productions will film in Queenstown in late January, putting New Zealand on screen in front of as many as 150 million viewers. More >>

7 Dec 2009

4:14 pm
Gisborne District Council

Swimming with Moko could land you $100 fine

Moko Gisborne’s resident dolphin is spending considerable time in the harbour basin which is risking the safety of boat operators, the public and Moko himself. More >>

3:42 pm
Millbrook Resort

Queenstown resort smashes sales records

The future’s looking bright for property development at Queenstown’s Millbrook Resort after re-sales[1] hit a record high in the past year. From 1 October 2008 to 30 September 2009, the five-star resort sold $23.36million from its property portfolio, ... More >>

3:09 pm
Novotel Queenstown Lakeside

Queenstown adventure company takes adventure

Queenstown tourism company Pure Adventure is taking adventure and adrenalin to a whole new level with a heart-stopping experience that’s not for the faint-hearted. More >>

3:08 pm
Novotel Queenstown Lakeside

Sales role for experienced tourism professional

A tourism professional with international experience and a strong hospitality background has joined the team at Novotel Queenstown Lakeside, the largest hotel in Queenstown. More >>

2:18 pm
Kennedy Park

Extraordinary Everyday

‘Sustainable’ and ‘responsible’ are two commonly used terms but they are terms that have real meaning for Hawke’s Bay’s largest accommodation provider. Later this month, Kennedy Park Top 10 Resort unveils their $1.2million investment ... More >>

10:41 am
New Zealand Police

Missing Tasmanian Tourist

Christchurch South Police continue to be concerned about the whereabouts of a missing 45 year old Tasmanian (Australia) resident Michael CRAIG who was last seen at 1.15 a.m. on Friday 4 December 2009. Detective Senior Sergeant David HARVEY says "Michael ... More >>

4 Dec 2009

1:08 pm
Millbrook

Millbrook invests in Village Inn refurbishments

Queenstown’s five-star Millbrook Resort is continuing to invest in its high standards of accommodation product with a dedicated refurbishment programme.   More >>

11:29 am
Gordon Campbell

Gordon Campbell: Rugby World Cup public funding

In any other industry, the taxpayer/ratepayer subsidies being offered to the professional rugby industry for its World Cup event in 2011 would be being slagged off as government handouts. Surely, no other business gets its premises built and budgeted losses covered ... More >>

10:56 am
Emirates Airlines

Emirates Network Blooms With Addition Of Amsterdam

Emirates Network Blooms With Addition Of Amsterdam New Zealand travellers to Holland will have a stylish new way of getting there from next year following Emirates’ announcement that it is to launch flights to Amsterdam on May 1. The international ... More >>

3 Dec 2009

4:25 pm
Sagem Securite

Sagem Sécurité launches SmartGate in New Zealand

SmartGate, an automated border control system using facial recognition, is now available at Auckland International Airport in New Zealand. This launch is the first step of the new long term partnership signed between New Zealand Customs Service and Sagem ... More >>

11:59 am
Tourism New Zealand

Gap Year Challenge Wraps Up in Queenstown

It’s the end of the road for the young British travellers who have been battling it out to win the coveted title of ‘The Ultimate Gap Year Traveller 2009’ in online reality travel series The Gap Year: Challenge New Zealand. The final three ... More >>

1 Dec 2009

5:30 pm
Gap Adventures

New trip style for 18-30-something market

Gap Adventures, the world leader in small group adventure travel, is proud to introduce YOLO, a new trip style designed to suit the 18 to 30-something market’s appetite for energetic and unforgettable adventure. Authentic, exciting, affordable and fun, ... More >>

30 Nov 2009

4:24 pm
Queenstown Resort College

Business Award Recognises Queenstown College

A forward-thinking Queenstown education institution has been recognised for its business excellence in developing a new market sector for the resort town. More >>

3:45 pm
Destination Mt Cook Mackenzie

Lake Tekapo i-SITE Visitor Centre to open tomorrow

Visitors to Lake Tekapo will be greeted with an official 100% Kiwi welcome from tomorrow (Tuesday 1 November) when New Zealand’s newest i-SITE opens at the Lake Tekapo i-SITE Visitor Centre. More >>

2:59 pm
Destination Northland

Cruise ships estimated to bring $6m this season

Northland is expected to host a record 35,000 cruise ship passengers this season, bringing an estimated $6 million into the region. Destination Northland general manager Brian Roberts said a total of 30 cruise ship visits to the Bay of Islands are scheduled ... More >>

27 Nov 2009

4:37 pm
Flight Centre

NZ's Best Large Workplaces Employer for 8th Year

Flight Centre has been named the country’s top large workplace employer for the eighth consecutive year in New Zealand’s largest and most prestigious annual workplace survey, The JRA Best Workplaces Awards 2009. More >>

26 Nov 2009

5:47 pm
Businesswire

Dorchester Pacific buys Gisborne hotel for $12 mln

Nov 26. (BusinessWire) - Dorchester Finance, a unit of NZX listed financial services group Dorchester Pacific Ltd., has purchased the Emerald Hotel in Gisborne for $12.6 million. More >>

4:11 pm
Ministry of Toursism

Cycle Trail a partnership approach

The Ministry of Tourism reiterated today that the New Zealand Cycle Trail project is a partnership arrangement between the government and regions with funding for the tracks being shared. Programme Manager, John Dunn, says the funding processes ... More >>

11:58 am
New Zealand Labour Party

Cane toad reminder of importance of biosecurity

The discovery of a cane toad in Queenstown is an acute reminder of the fragility of our Biosecurity system, Labour’s Biosecurity spokesperson, Damien O’Connor says. More >>

25 Nov 2009

2:28 pm
Expedia

Get in quick with Expedia’s 72-hour sale

Auckland, 19 November 2009 Get in quick with Expedia’s 72-hour Gold Coast and Brisbane hotel sale - starts midnight 24th November 2009 Save 50% off selected 4 and 5 star hotels when you stay 2 nights or more. As the temperature begins to soar, ... More >>

1:41 pm
New Zealand Government

Consultation on Adventure Tourism Review opens

People interested in the adventure tourism industry are being asked for their views on its safety and risk management practices as part of a nationwide review, says Minister of Labour Kate Wilkinson. The review was announced in September by Prime ... More >>

24 Nov 2009

5:03 pm
Ministry of Culture and Heritage

Thirtieth Anniversary of the Erebus Disaster

A revamped feature on www.nzhistory.net.nz by Ministry for Culture and Heritage historian Imelda Bargas tells the story of the Erebus disaster from the first Antarctic sightseeing flights operated by Air New Zealand, to the airline’s recent apology to families ... More >>

12:26 am
Mt Ruapehu

One Week Left For Cheap Snovember Season Passes

Only One Week Left For Cheap Snovember Season Passes -Price freeze to finish on 30 November- More >>

12:19 am
Rosalea Barker

Stateside With Rosalea Barker: Florida

The DK State-by-State Atlas puts it this way: “In 1513, Juan Ponce de Leon sailed to the region during Spain’s spring holiday, Pascua Florida, the Feast of the Flowers. He came ashore and named the land La Florida in honor of the holiday.” Most people ... More >>

12:10 am
Vector Arena

Vector Arena one of busiest venues of its size

Fifty-nine headline events since the beginning of the year have drawn a combined audience of close to 280,000 to Auckland’s Vector Arena, with an additional 30,000 expected to pass through its doors before Christmas. More >>

23 Nov 2009

5:30 pm
Club Med

Upgrade and Save at Club Med Kani

Upgrade your room choice when staying at the stunning Club Med Kani in the Maldives and save a huge 40%. More >>

3:52 pm
Geoff Ross

Geoff Ross: Coming clean on our green credentials

Geoff Ross hopes New Zealand’s public shaming for its lack of green credentials last week will help inspire the country’s leaders to embrace the green boom. More >>

1:49 pm
Tourism New Zealand

Second Month of Growth Boosts Outlook for Summer

The Australian market is buoying visitor numbers to New Zealand as the industry starts to see some signs of recovery. Figures released today by Statistics New Zealand show visitor arrivals growing for a second consecutive month. Arrivals were up 7.7 per ... More >>

1:25 pm
Layaway Holidays

Option to lay-by travel a huge hit with consumers

Only 21 days after its launch, new online travel company LayAway Holidays has had more than 25,000 visitors to its website and holiday bookings and requests sitting at more than 12 times the expected demand. LayAway Holidays founder, Aaron Panapa, ... More >>

12:18 am
Statistics New Zealand

Gain in visitor arrivals continues

Visitor arrivals in October 2009 (187,400) were up 13,400 (8 percent) compared with October 2008, Statistics New Zealand said today. Arrivals from Australia (up 15,900 or 22 percent) were again the major contributor, with October 2009 being the seventh ... More >>

12:03 am
Businesswire

NZ annual migration rises to five-year high

Nov. 23 (BusinessWire) – New Zealand’s annual net migration rose to a five-year high in October, driven by a drop in kiwis departing overseas, boding well for housing demand and the consumer goods to fill them. More >>

20 Nov 2009

4:25 pm
Newmarket Business Association

Parliament Must Update Easter Trade Laws

The country’s leading retailing district is supporting the Auckland Chamber of Commerce’s call today for Parliament to fix the annual Easter trading circus once and for all. Reignited calls from Auckland’s Chamber of Commerce and the Newmarket ... More >>

3:43 pm
House of Travel

Space Agents to Witness Premier of SpaceShipTwo

House of Travel outlets in Botany Junction, Nelson and Palmerston North are the only travel retailers in New Zealand to be invited to attend the world premiere of SpaceShipTwo, the space vehicle developed by Scaled Composites to take private passengers to space. More >>

1:26 pm
Nicola Kean

Werewolf: At home with the Generals

T he railway official eyes us warily. Studies our passports. Eyes us again. He's the image of bureaucratic lassitude, in a sweaty once-white wifebeater. “Two dollars.” More >>

11:03 am
Pacific Blue

Pacific Blue Adds Cook Islands Flight

Friday 20 November 2009: Pacific Blue has added a fourth flight from Auckland to Rarotonga for the holiday season. The Thursday non-stop service departs Auckland at 6.30pm and arrives in Rarotonga at 11.25pm (previous day). The return flight leaves ... More >>

12:33 am
Wellington Zoo

People choose Wellington Zoo at the SBN Awards

Wellington Zoo is celebrating its recent success at the National Sustainable Business Network (SBN) Awards in Auckland, where it picked up the coveted People’s Choice Award on the night. More >>

19 Nov 2009

4:47 pm
Ziptrek Ecotours

Ziptrek Prepares Launch From Queenstown Skyline

A two hour, brand new and unique adventure activity action opens next month as Ziptrek Ecotours launches its flying fox operation from Skyline on Bob’s Peak overlooking Queenstown. Ziptrek was founded in Whistler, Canada, where it is a must-do, award-winning ... More >>

12:52 am
Expedia

Holiday hotspots to let your hair down in

If it has been a while since you went a little wild on holiday, maybe now is the time to travel someplace where letting your hair down is the order of the day. Whether your ideal holiday is letting off a bit of steam at some of the world’s best parties, ... More >>

12:39 am
Qantas

Qantas Adds Extra Queenstown Service

Qantas today announced that it would commence a third year-round Queenstown-Sydney service to commence 21 February 2010. More >>

18 Nov 2009

4:47 pm
Wellington Regional Chamber of Commerce

Visas Waived for Taiwanese Visitors to NZ

The Wellington Regional Chamber of Commerce has welcomed the New Zealand Commerce and Industry Office (NZCIO) announcement that New Zealand will waive visas for short term visitors from Taiwan. From 30 November 2009, Taiwanese passport holders travelling ... More >>

4:31 pm
Hospitality Association of New Zealand

New Tech, Higher Penalties to Stop Fake IDs

The Hospitality Association has called for greater penalties for those using false IDs to access alcohol. This call has been included in submissions to the review of the Sale of Liquor Act, being run by Sir Geoffrey Palmer, President of the Law Commission. ... More >>

3:38 pm
Destination Queenstown

Queenstown Still Backpacker Favourite

Queenstown continues to remain firmly on the map for the Australian backpacker and adventure traveller with several thousand seeking advice before visiting here. Destination Queenstown along with AJ Hackett Bungy and NZONE represented the resort at this year’s ... More >>

10:21 am
Steam Incorporated

Extra Gisborne Excursion Demanded

An excellent booking response for the “Endeavour Express” scenic train excursion from Napier to Gisborne and return on Saturday 21st November has forced the heritage train operator, Steam Incorporated, to run a second train on Sunday 22nd November. ... More >>

17 Nov 2009

1:52 pm
STA Travel

STA Travel On Top Of The World

STA Travel is on top of the world yet again after being voted Australasia’s Leading Travel Agency at a global awards ceremony in London last weekend. More >>

11:15 am
Emirates Airlines

Emirates Airlines: New Fares for Private Travel

Emirates is making it easier to experience private-jet style travel with special transTasman fares from Auckland from $1,196 one way for its first class suites on sale till November 30. The award-winning airline also has attractive business class ... More >>

10:27 am
Hilton Hotels Corporation

The First Deluxe International Hotel in Taupo

The $55 Million Hilton Lake Taupo Opens as the First Deluxe International Hotel in Taupo and the Second Hilton in New Zealand Originally the historic Terraces Hotel, it is now completely refurbished and expanded Taupo, New Zealand and McLean, Va. ... More >>

12:47 am
Businesswire

Jasons profit drops on What's On guides

Nov. 17 (BusinessWire) – Jasons Travel Media said first-half earnings fell 11% as the economic downturn dented advertising at its What's On guides, offsetting stronger returns from its holiday directories as more kiwis chose to take vacations at home. More >>

16 Nov 2009

4:15 pm
Bungy NZ Ltd

AJ Hackett Bungy scores Golden Backpack

Queenstown’s AJ Hackett Bungy has won a coveted ‘golden backpack’ after being voted Best Tour/Activity in New Zealand. More >>

3:27 pm
Toast Martinborough

Another Stunning Success for Toast Martinborough

Wine and food lovers from around the country enjoyed another great day out at this year’s Toast Martinborough Wine Food and Music Festival More >>

11:36 am
Tourism New Zealand

Singapore Airlines Deal To Boost NZ's Profile

Singapore Airlines and Tourism New Zealand have signed a marketing agreement to jointly develop and promote tourism to New Zealand on Singapore Airlines’ services. More >>

9:57 am
Tourism New Zealand

Singapore Airlines Deal to Boost NZ Profile

Singapore Airlines and Tourism New Zealand have signed a marketing agreement to jointly develop and promote tourism to New Zealand on Singapore Airlines’ services. The three-year deal will come into effect on 1 January 2010. Under the terms of the memorandum ... More >>

12:53 am
Scoop Full Coverage

Full Coverage: All Whites! All Whites! All Whites!

The All Black have beaten Bahrain 1-0 in Wellington, qualifying for the South Africa World Cup in 2010. Scoop photographer Karim Sahai was on the sideline for the historic clash at Wellington's Cake-Tin. More >>

12:20 am
Bike Taupo

Wairakei Resort Opens New Cycle Track

Joint ventures help get the job done and often lead to a prosperous long-term relationship and that’s certainly the plan with Bike Taupo and Wairakei Resort and it’s an ideal partnership. More >>

15 Nov 2009

12:14 am
Whale Watch Kaikoura

Whale Watch Proves Maori Tourism World Class

A dream that began around whanau kitchen tables in Kaikoura more than 20-years-ago has been realised on the world stage with Whale Watch Kaikoura taking the top international tourism prize from Virgin Holidays Responsible Tourism Awards. More >>

13 Nov 2009

4:58 pm
Air New Zealand

NZ Air: Flights to Wellington Sell Out

The promise of a great game of soccer is enticing thousands to the Capital for the All Whites’ qualifier game on Saturday night. "All flights from Auckland to Wellington are sold out from midday today till 4pm tomorrow," says Air New Zealand General Manager ... More >>

4:17 pm
Alastair Thompson

Scoop Editorial: Launching "Imagining 2020"

A group of New Zealand websites has decided to get together and encourage discussion of the positive side to climate change mitigation. Afterall - how many of us really believe that the way the world is currently run is optimal - both for our personal ... More >>

4:12 pm
Intrepid Travel

Photography Competition Winners Announced

Intrepid travellers around the globe have been snapping their way to some fantastic prizes in this year's annual photography competition. With digital camera, a keen eye and a great travel spirit, entries sought to encapsulate a time and a place. ... More >>

2:55 pm
Eyeballnz

Eyeballnz Seeks Photos for Website

New Zealand’s ultimate travel planner eyeballnz.com wants your help in showcasing New Zealand to the world. Whether photography is your profession or your passion, send in your digital pics that best capture your home town or favourite spot and ... More >>

11:45 am
Cuba Education Tours

Greetings from Cuba Education Tours

We extend a warm invitation to you, your friends and family to come down to Cuba with us. We have many holiday and spring tours at http://CubaFriends.com More >>

9:30 am
Scoop Link

Scoop Link: Guardian's 'Greenwash' vs New Zealand

But my prize for the most shameless two fingers to the global community goes to New Zealand, a country that sells itself round the world as "clean and green". More >>

9:07 am
New Zealand Labour Party

Whale Watch Kaikoura win well-deserved

Whale Watch Kaikoura’s latest international award is well-deserved and will help bolster New Zealand’s reputation as a top-class tourist destination, says Labour’s Tourism spokesperson Kelvin Davis. “Whale Watch Kaikoura has been named overall ... More >>

12:28 am
Greenpeace New Zealand

End of Japanese whaling may be in sight

A major review of Japanese government spending could spell the end to whaling in the Southern Ocean Whale Sanctuary, according to Greenpeace, after the review committee proposed massive cuts in subsidies to a body which funds the so-called scientific ... More >>

12 Nov 2009

1:56 pm
Anne Else

Hide and seek: the truth about Rodney and Roger

There's a wonderful column by Rosemary McLeod in the Dom-Post this morning (12 November). She skewers the grotesqueries of Rodney Hide's apparently bizarre behaviour beautifully. But even Rosemary has missed something important about this whole affair. More >>

1:29 pm
New Zealand Government

PM congratulates Whale Watch Kaikoura

Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, John Key says Whale Watch Kaikoura’s latest tourism achievement will have positive spin offs for all tourism operators in New Zealand. Whale Watch Kaikoura has been named overall winner of the Virgin Holidays ... More >>

10:12 am
Whale Watch Kaikoura

Whale Watch Kaikoura takes out Supreme Award

Whale Watch Kaikoura has outshone some of the world’s leading tour operators to claim the Supreme award at this year’s Responsible Tourism Awards in London. The awards were held last night (NZ time), as part of World Responsible Tourism Day at the World Travel Market in London. The event, the largest of its kind in the world, attracts more than 5000 exhibitors from more than 200 countries and the awards ceremony is the centrepiece. More >>

9:52 am
Word of Mouth Media

NZ One Of Five Top Night Sky Reserve Sites

New Zealand confirmed as one of five world heritage night sky reserve sites to go to Rio meeting next year More >>

9:43 am
Michael Cooper's Best Wines

Michael Cooper's Best Wine Buys 2009 Announced

Today sees the announcement of wine writer Michael Cooper’s Best Wine Buys of the Year, with both the red and the white picks coming in at under $20. Eradus Awatere Valley Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2009 took out the crown for the best white and ... More >>

12:50 am
Tourism Industry Association

International marketing opportunity for tourism

Tourism operators looking to grow their international business are invited to apply to attend TRENZ 2010 – the New Zealand tourism industry’s annual international showcase. More >>

12:29 am
YHA Wellington

YHA Wellington City Wins Responsible Tourism Award

YHA Wellington City has won a prestigious international Responsible Tourism award at the Virgin Holidays Responsible Tourism Awards, hosted at the World Travel Market in London. The hostel has won the best large hotel / accommodation section. The awards ... More >>

11 Nov 2009

5:21 pm
Positively Wellington

Wellington Tourism Urges Attendance at All Whites

Positively Wellington Tourism is urging locals and visitors alike to answer the call from Wellington Phoenix supporters club, Yellow Fever, for a ‘whiteout’ at Saturday’s historic All Whites match. Rated by New Zealand sports fans as the best venue in ... More >>

4:31 pm
Singapore Airlines

Second Quarter Loss Narrows to SG $159 Million

The Group (Singapore Airlines its subsidiary, joint venture and associated companies) recorded a net loss attributable to equity holders of SG$159 million (NZ$146.73 million) for the second quarter of the financial year. This was an improvement of $148 million ... More >>

3:50 pm
Tourism Industry Association

ACC Levy Increases Threaten Tourism Recovery

Tourism operators will face substantial levy increases of between 30% and more than 100% if proposed changes to ACC go ahead, putting significant strain on an industry already trading through difficult times, says Tourism Industry Association Chief ... More >>

1:28 pm
US Department of Homeland Security

CBP Launches Program to Automate Arrival Form

WASHINGTON – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced today the launch of a pilot program to automate the arrival/departure form (CBP Form I-94W) for Visa Waiver Program (VWP) travelers from Auckland, New Zealand to Los Angeles International ... More >>

1:01 pm
Businesswire

Budget tourists underpin gains in accommodation

Nov. 11 (BusinessWire) – Rising tourist numbers underpinned gains in New Zealand accommodation last month as the number of guest nights increased for all operators. More >>

11:33 am
Statistics New Zealand

International guest nights drive Sept increase

International guest nights in short-term commercial accommodation were up 8 percent in September 2009 compared with September 2008, Statistics New Zealand said today. With domestic guest nights slightly higher than in the previous September, total ... More >>

10:48 am
Pacific Resort Hotels

Pacific Resort Aitutaki Win’s More ‘Oscars’

LONDON: Pacific Resort Aitutaki, Cook Islands has been voted the ‘World’s Leading Boutique Island Resort”, for the second year running at the World Travel Awards 2009 grand finals held in London on Sunday. More >>

10:35 am
Whale Watch Kaikoura

Whale Watch Kaikoura finalists in top awards

Whale Watch Kaikoura has been named among some of the world’s leading tourism operators as a finalist in the Virgin Holidays Responsible Tourism Awards 2009. More >>

12:16 am
Peacock Tourism

Out Now Consulting Appoints Rainbow Tourism

Gay and lesbian consumers have become an increasingly sought after consumer group. Now leading lesbian and gay marketing specialists, Out Now, have announced the expansion of its operations into many key strategic markets around the world - including Australia. More >>

12:13 am
Southern Public Relations

Southern flightseeing operation spreads its wings

A new flightseeing aircraft that delivers sustainable practice innovation and increased passenger comfort is the final purchase in a six-year fleet upgrade for a one of New Zealand’s largest scenic flight airlines. More >>

10 Nov 2009

4:45 pm
Priority one

Bay of Plenty Names Restaurant Consumer's Choice

Two Small Fish, Tay Street Beach Café and Mount Bistro outshone some very strong competition to take out honours in the Food Bay of Plenty ‘Plenty of Flavour’ culinary competition. The results for the inaugural event were announced last night ... More >>

2:21 pm
Tourism Holdings Limited

Chairman’s Address - Tourism Holdings Limited

Welcome, ladies and gentlemen, to the 23rd Annual Shareholders’ Meeting of Tourism Holdings Limited. Before we move today’s business, for those that do not know me I am Keith Smith, Chairman of Tourism Holdings. I am joined by my fellow directors, ... More >>

2:12 pm
New Zealand Labour Party

Where are the jobs John?

Labour Leader Phil Goff has welcomed work beginning on the first cycleway project but questions why Prime Minister John Key is no longer proud of how many jobs the cycle routes will create. “In February John Key trumpeted that 3700 jobs would ... More >>

1:16 pm
Businesswire

Infratil sells Auckland Airport stake for $87M

Nov. 10 (BusinessWire) – Infratil Ltd., the investment group in talks to buy Royal Dutch/Shell Group’s New Zealand assets, reaped $87.25 million selling its 3.87% stake in Auckland International Airport, saying it has better uses for the capital. More >>

 
 

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