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A New Departure for Joe Bennett
Mon, 20 Jan 2025 19:49:14 +1300 | CONNECTITALIA-NZ Ltd
Joe is looking for companions to join him on this adventure, which he intends to be both fun and instructive. More >>
Voting Is Open! Trade Me Property People’s Choicest Finalists Announced
Mon, 20 Jan 2025 15:58:38 +1300 | Trademe
Trade Me Property Customer Director Gavin Lloyd says it’s been awesome to see the nominations roll in from Kiwi all over Aotearoa. More >>
Bed & Breakfast Operators Enjoying Successful Summer Season
Sun, 19 Jan 2025 19:09:01 +1300 | Bed and Breakfast Association NZ
“Reports from our members show that the season has been busy since late November and most operators are fully booked through to Easter,” Association President Ann-Marie Johnson says.More >>
Sunshine Guide Sells Whakatāne To The Country
Sat, 18 Jan 2025 21:56:51 +1300 | Diane McCarthy - Local Democracy Reporter
Whakatāne District Council's free booklet, Sunshine Season, aims to help visitors get the most out of the district. More >>
Chinese Tourism Fails To Match Pre-Covid Levels Despite Lunar New Year Boost
Fri, 17 Jan 2025 20:15:51 +1300 | RNZ
Angela Blair, international general manager of Tourism New Zealand, said while monthly arrivals from China typically peaked during Lunar New Year, the volume of Chinese visitors was unlikely to exceed pre-Covid levels.More >>
Growing Calls For International Visitor Levy Funding To Be Shared Fairly
Thu, 16 Jan 2025 14:18:01 +1300 | LGNZ
The purpose of the IVL was to help maintain the facilities and natural environment tourists use and enjoy during their stay, and the bulk of this responsibility is borne by councils. More >>
‘Miserable Weather’: Summer Visitors Snub Splash Planet, Hastings
Wed, 15 Jan 2025 21:19:33 +1300 | Linda Hall - Local Democracy Reporter
Figures were compared from December 1, 2023, to January 8, 2024, and December 1, 2024, to January 8, 2025. More >>
New Western Bay Of Plenty Heritage Navigation Tool In Development
Wed, 15 Jan 2025 17:06:06 +1300 | TECT
The heritage of the Western Bay of Plenty will always be a partnership between hapū, iwi, and pākehā. This heritage map, guide and website aims to be a supportive and valuable resource for each community, for teachers, other Heritage linked programmes ...More >>
The Wait Is Over - City Of Sails Transforms Into City Of SailGP
Wed, 15 Jan 2025 13:16:50 +1300 | Tataki Auckland Unlimited
The city’s world-class waterfront, just minutes from downtown, will serve as the perfect backdrop for this dynamic, high-octane competition, which promises to deliver a once-in-a-lifetime experience.More >>
High Temperatures See An Increase Of Beachgoers, First Aid And Shark Sightings
Mon, 13 Jan 2025 15:13:19 +1300 | Surf Life Saving New Zealand
Across the country, lifeguards patrolled beaches for over 8,000 combined hours on Saturday and Sunday. 11 rescues were performed, and first aid was provided to 35 minor incidents and seven major incidents.More >>
Take A Hike - Ten Of Aotearoa's Best Walks
Mon, 13 Jan 2025 11:51:33 +1300 | RNZ
There's still a lot of summer ahead of us to get out and enjoy the bush. RNZ talks to New Zealand's outdoor enthusiasts for advice on the best walks across the motu. More >>
Tourist Towns Busy, Despite The Weather
Fri, 10 Jan 2025 22:05:58 +1300 | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
Kaikōura and Hanmer Springs have reported strong support, despite wet and cold weather. More >>
Mayor Responds To Misinformation From Hotel Lobby
Fri, 10 Jan 2025 13:11:52 +1300 | Office of the Mayor of Auckland
In an interview with Newstalk ZB early this week, Mr Doolan claimed that Mayor Brown plans to disestablish Tātaki Auckland Unlimited as a regional tourism organisation. More >>
Whakaari White Island Tour Company Has $8.5m Debts, Report Shows
Wed, 8 Jan 2025 15:22:31 +1300 | RNZ
The company was put into liquidation on 7 June. More >>
STAAH Reveals Direct Hotel Bookings Surge For Oceania In 2024
Tue, 7 Jan 2025 14:39:43 +1300 | STAAH
STAAH’s list of top distribution channels is based on hotel reservations that have passed through its channel manager network of 500+ integrations across the world. More >>
CNMI Indigenous Advocate Wants Birth Tourism Law Reconsidered
Mon, 6 Jan 2025 19:17:56 +1300 | RNZ
America's jus soli legal principle means babies born in the CNMI get US citizenship. More >>
An Endless Slice Of Summertime Paradise
Mon, 6 Jan 2025 08:40:50 +1300 | Tauranga City Council
While the saying goes ‘age before beauty’, when it comes to the ninety-plus year-old Mount Beachside Holiday Park , beauty trumps age. Established in the 1930s and nestled at the base of majestic Mauao , the popular holiday park’s stunning ...More >>
Great Places To Play In Tauranga This Summer
Fri, 3 Jan 2025 08:22:44 +1300 | Tauranga City Council
Council aims to support increased participation by providing easily accessible opportunities for organised and informal play, active recreation, and sport for people of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities.More >>
New Medical Facility A Boon For Fiji’s Thriving Diving Industry
Thu, 2 Jan 2025 18:34:07 +1300 | Shalendra Prasad
Understanding the prevalence of a well-established industry that plays an important role in the country's economy and continues to grow as a major segment, PSH has embarked on a joint venture with the Republic of Fiji Navy (RFN) to offer this newest facility ...More >>
Kiwi Water Park Owner Feels 'Victimised' By iphone Weather App
Thu, 2 Jan 2025 14:44:07 +1300 | RNZ
Emily Rutherford says the app keeps reporting the temperature in her part of Central Otago is up to 5C cooler than MetService predicts - and even that is underestimating the summer heat.More >>
