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A New Lease Of Life For Campers In Kaipara

Fri, 2 Aug 2024 10:32:37 +1200 | Kaipara District Council

Kaipara District Council has secured new managers for Glinks Gully and Kellys Bay campgrounds ahead of the next summer season. More >>

China Southern Airlines Returns To Christchurch For The Summer Season With A Boost For Chinese New Year

Fri, 2 Aug 2024 09:30:38 +1200 | Christchurch Airport

Christchurch Airport is thrilled to announce the return of China Southern Airlines for summer season, starting at the end of October. Asia’s largest carrier will resume its direct service between Christchurch and Guangzhou, bringing significant ...More >>

NEWMARKET. Magazine Captivates Domestic Tourists With Bold Print Media Strategy

Thu, 1 Aug 2024 19:27:27 +1200 | Newmarket Business Association

NEWMARKET. Magazine’s Spring issue is out on August 13th, 2024. More >>

Boosting NZ Wine Tourism: New Bill Simplifies Wine Tasting Regulations

Thu, 1 Aug 2024 17:05:06 +1200 | New Zealand National Party

New Zealand’s standing as a premier wine tourism destination has had a significant boost with the passing of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol (Winery Cellar Door Tasting) Amendment Bill supporting the growth of wine tourism.More >>

China Southern Airlines Returns To Christchurch For The Summer Season With A Boost For Chinese New Year

Thu, 1 Aug 2024 15:20:03 +1200 | Christchurch Airport

The return comes with a boost for the Chinese New Year period. Between 17 December 2024 and 12 February 2025, the airline will fly seven days a week during the peak season, that’s 75% more seats than during the same period last year.More >>

Govt Supports 132 Events To Drive Regional Tourism

Thu, 1 Aug 2024 11:15:51 +1200 | New Zealand Government

This investment will boost visitation to the regions outside of the peak summer season, which, in turn, will help create a more sustainable tourism and hospitality sector across the entire country and year-round.More >>

EVT Recognised At The 2024 Hospitality NZ Awards

Thu, 1 Aug 2024 10:45:22 +1200 | Hospitality New Zealand

The celebrations kicked off as Christopher Walker from Bloody Mary’s at Rydges Latimer Christchurch was named Chef of the Year. The festivities continued on Wednesday night at the Business Awards, where LyLo Auckland was awarded Best Accommodation ...More >>

Strong Support For Wine Tourism With Passing Of Winery Cellar Door Tasting Bill

Thu, 1 Aug 2024 10:26:59 +1200 | New Zealand Winegrowers

New Zealand Winegrowers congratulates Stuart Smith MP and Parliament on the passing of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol (Winery Cellar Door Tasting) Amendment Bill following its third reading.More >>

Horizon By SkyCity Opens In The Heart Of The City

Tue, 30 Jul 2024 14:35:08 +1200 | SKYCITY Auckland

Already one of New Zealand and Australia’s largest tourism, hospitality, and entertainment groups with four casino properties, 22 restaurants and bars, and four hotels, Horizon by SkyCity will bring 303 new rooms, including ten suites, to SkyCity Entertainment ...More >>

Survey Shows Bed & Breakfast Sector Making Significant Contribution To NZ Economy

Sun, 28 Jul 2024 17:11:51 +1200 | Bed and Breakfast Association NZ

“This is this first sector survey we have carried out since 2019. Having up-to-date and reliable information helps highlight the important part B&Bs play in New Zealand tourism.”More >>

Over 20,000 Turn Out To Experience Hanmer Springs Alpine Winter Festival

Fri, 26 Jul 2024 13:33:40 +1200 | Visit Hurunui

Spirits are high after the Hanmer Springs village lit up and came to life during the Hanmer Springs’ Alpine Winter Festival this year. Over 20,000 people visited the village to enjoy school holiday fun during the 11-day event supported by local ...More >>

Indonesian Foreign Minister To Visit

Fri, 26 Jul 2024 09:32:52 +1200 | New Zealand Government

Indonesia’s Foreign Minister, Retno Marsudi, will visit New Zealand next week, Foreign Minister Winston Peters has announced. More >>

Strong Support For New Tourism Industry Education Programme

Mon, 22 Jul 2024 16:04:02 +1200 | Tourism Industry Aotearoa

The Akiaki programme aligns with the vision of the national strategy, Tourism 2050, for the tourism industry to be prosperous and successful over the long term, and contributes broadly to the betterment of Aotearoa New Zealand and its people.More >>

NZ Rent A Car's Queenstown Branch Enhances Ski Season Experience With Comprehensive Services

Mon, 22 Jul 2024 14:55:03 +1200 | NZ Rent A Car

To cater to the unique needs of winter travellers, the Queenstown branch offers after-hours return options and complimentary roadside assistance, ensuring a seamless and stress-free rental experience.More >>

No Time For Luxury Emissions In Escalating Emergency, Says Climate Liberation Aotearoa

Sat, 20 Jul 2024 18:31:51 +1200 | Climate Liberation Aotearoa

As Aotearoa’s primary travel agency, Flight Centre is the main channel through which people book cruise holidays. We want to draw attention to their culpability in this industry that they profit from, and really outline the need for responsible, ...More >>

Seek NZ Employment Report - June

Fri, 19 Jul 2024 12:41:27 +1200 | SEEK NZ

Worker demand in the Consumer Services sector has fallen to the greatest extent, down 13% m/m.More >>

Hospitality NZ Conference And Trade Show Returns For 2024 With Stellar Line-up

Thu, 18 Jul 2024 12:29:56 +1200 | Hospitality NZ

Hundreds of hospitality and accommodation sector professionals from across the country will descend on Ōtautahi Christchurch for what is arguably the industry’s most anticipated event of the year.More >>

$22.7m Of West Coast Resilience Projects Underway

Thu, 18 Jul 2024 09:54:46 +1200 | New Zealand Government

Transport Minister Simeon Brown has welcomed news of progress being made by the NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) on the first of several crucial resilience projects underway on the South Island’s West Coast.More >>

Tourism Industry Aotearoa Launches New Education Programme, Akiaki - Advancing Tourism

Thu, 18 Jul 2024 09:34:52 +1200 | Tourism Industry Aotearoa

The online programme aims to strengthen tourism businesses so they can continue to deliver a tourism industry that continues to positively impact Aotearoa New Zealand - our people, economy, and environment.More >>

Popular Fiordland Trail Needs ‘A Little Bit More Help’

Wed, 17 Jul 2024 19:54:38 +1200 | Matthew Rosenberg - Local Democracy Reporter

Fiordland Trails Trust has spent $2 million developing two trails in Fiordland. It wants to secure funding from Southland District Council to secure its future. More >>