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TNZ leans into ‘Kiwiness’ in new campaign
5 Mar 2024   /

TNZ leans into ‘Kiwiness’ in new campaign

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New Soho Hotel adds 126 rooms to Auckland
5 Mar 2024   /

New Soho Hotel adds 126 rooms to Auckland

The new Soho Hotel in Auckland will open at Mount Roskill on 7 March.


Air NZ, Wellington Airport partner for hydrogen fuel trial
5 Mar 2024   /

Air NZ, Wellington Airport partner for hydrogen fuel trial

Air New Zealand, Wellington Airport, Toyota New Zealand, and Hiringa Energy are partnering in a trial to bring hydrogen vehicle charging to the airline’s electric tugs and service vehicles.


Govt allocates $20bn for transport, raises vehicle licence fee
5 Mar 2024   /

Govt allocates $20bn for transport, raises vehicle licence fee

The draft Government Policy Statement on Land Transport has allocated around $7bn per year for three years to prioritise growth and productivity, says Transport Minister Simeon Brown.


Dunedin paints town pink for Pink
5 Mar 2024  

Dunedin paints town pink for Pink

Dunedin operators are painting the town pink to celebrate the arrival of pop singer Pink who is playing at Forsyth Barr Stadium tonight.


IATA: 2023 one of safest years for aviation
5 Mar 2024  

IATA: 2023 one of safest years for aviation

The International Airline Transport Authority says 2023 was one of the safest years for flying.


Minister: Cathedral Cove walking access work a “priority”

Minister: Cathedral Cove walking access work a “priority”

Conservation Minister Tama Potaka says he has made the Department of Conservation’s work programme for exploring safe walking access to Cathedral Cove a priority.


Third-best Jan for visitor spend in Coromandel – DHC
4 Mar 2024   /

Third-best Jan for visitor spend in Coromandel – DHC

Destination Hauraki Coromandel says it has recorded its third-highest performing January in terms of visitor expenditure since 2016.


DOC to report Tūroa concession recommendations to minister
4 Mar 2024   /

DOC to report Tūroa concession recommendations to minister

The Department of Conservation is expected to provide a report to the government this month on Pure Tūroa’s concession bid to run the Tūroa ski area.


Tourism Talent taps ex-Expedia exec for senior role
4 Mar 2024   /

Tourism Talent taps ex-Expedia exec for senior role

Tourism Talent has appointed Kelly Dodd as senior associate for hotels, reports, and accommodation.


Airways NZ reports $13m half-year profit
4 Mar 2024  

Airways NZ reports $13m half-year profit

Airways New Zealand has reported a profit of $13.4m for the half year to December 2023, up from nearly $2.6m during the same period in 2022.


Value of short-term accom consents slumps to $3m
4 Mar 2024   /

Value of short-term accom consents slumps to $3m

The value of hotel, motel and short-term accommodation consents dropped to $3m in January 2024, down 75% from $12m during the same month last year, according to Stats NZ’s latest building data.


Whakaari tourism operators to be sentenced today
1 Mar 2024  

Whakaari tourism operators to be sentenced today

Sentencing of the parties involved in the Whakaari White Island trial will begin this morning.


OIO approves land lease for Christchurch Airport solar farm
1 Mar 2024   /

OIO approves land lease for Christchurch Airport solar farm

The Overseas Investment Office has granted approval for Contact Energy and Lightsource BP Renewable Energy Investments to lease approximately 295 hectares of land from Christchurch Airport to develop a solar farm.


NZSki lauds long-serving Remarkables boss
1 Mar 2024   /

NZSki lauds long-serving Remarkables boss

NZSki has paid tribute to the achievements of outgoing Remarkables ski area manager Ross Lawrence who has been with the company for 16 years.


Heritage Expeditions to host Tā Tipene O’Regan on special journey

Heritage Expeditions to host Tā Tipene O’Regan on special journey

Heritage Expeditions will host Tā Tipene O’Regan, his whanau, and Professor Atholl Anderson for a special voyage in March.


Artists sought for Kapiti Coast Art Trail
1 Mar 2024   /

Artists sought for Kapiti Coast Art Trail

The Kapiti Coast Art Trail is on the hunt for local artists who would like to feature in this year’s event in November.


Jetstar revamps staff uniforms for 20th anniversary
1 Mar 2024  

Jetstar revamps staff uniforms for 20th anniversary

Jetstar is rolling out a new uniform for more than 5,000 frontline staff in Australia, New Zealand, Japan and Singapore.


Air NZ, Singapore Airlines to add more seasonal services
29 Feb 2024   /

Air NZ, Singapore Airlines to add more seasonal services

The government has approved Air New Zealand and Singapore Airlines extending their joint venture alliance for another five years.


Record international guest nights for Taranaki
29 Feb 2024   /

Record international guest nights for Taranaki

Tourism continues to grow in Taranaki with increasing air passenger numbers, tourism spending, and guest nights.


‘Grey nomads’ spending more on travel – survey
29 Feb 2024   /

‘Grey nomads’ spending more on travel – survey

A survey of 500 New Zealand seniors has revealed that 60% spend more than $5,000 on travel every year, and 34% have increased their spending had increased compared to five years ago.


NZMCA motorhome event boosts Reefton
29 Feb 2024   /

NZMCA motorhome event boosts Reefton

A motorhome rally at the West Coast town of Reefton has given a boost to the local economy over the weekend.


Kauri Museum on drive for Northland visitors
29 Feb 2024   /

Kauri Museum on drive for Northland visitors

The Matakohe Kauri Museum is encouraging visitors taking detour routes to Northland and stop by over the next few months.


Consumer spending sluggish – Infometrics
29 Feb 2024   /

Consumer spending sluggish – Infometrics

Economic activity is struggling to grow as inflation and high interest rates continue to stifle spending.


Flight Centre launches new luxury brand
28 Feb 2024   /

Flight Centre launches new luxury brand

Flight Centre Travel Group’s Independent division is launching a new travel brand called Envoyage.


Thousands head to Taupō for IRONMAN
28 Feb 2024   /

Thousands head to Taupō for IRONMAN

More than 2,000 athletes and many more supporters will compete in this weekend’s IRONMAN New Zealand event in Taupō.


Grow Tourism partnership to build Rotorua talent
28 Feb 2024  

Grow Tourism partnership to build Rotorua talent

Grow Tourism has partnered with Rotorua-based Wera Aotearoa Charitable Trust to help deliver high-impact short courses designed to help people into the tourism industry.


Work to start on popular Tairawhiti Gisborne connection
28 Feb 2024  

Work to start on popular Tairawhiti Gisborne connection

SH35 at Tatapouri Bay north of Gisborne will be closed for five weeks from 4 March to improve safety at the popular location.


House of Travel celebrates partners
28 Feb 2024  

House of Travel celebrates partners

House of Travel has come together with 130 supplier representatives in a special ‘appreciation night’ for its partners.


Napier Port marks 1000th cruise visit in busiest season ever
27 Feb 2024   /

Napier Port marks 1000th cruise visit in busiest season ever

Napier Port has celebrated the arrival of the 1,000th cruise ship to visit the city in 30 years.


Inflite resumes West Coast glacier heli-tours
27 Feb 2024  

Inflite resumes West Coast glacier heli-tours

Inflite Group has resumed West Coast services with the launch of Franz & Fox Glacier Helicopters.


Ōpuke hot pools wins swag of business awards
27 Feb 2024   /

Ōpuke hot pools wins swag of business awards

Ōpuke Thermal Pools & Spa has won five categories at the 2024 ANZ Business of the Year Awards.


Northland Inc launches visitor campaign
27 Feb 2024   /

Northland Inc launches visitor campaign

Northland Inc has launched a campaign encouraging visitors to take the scenic route and take in the region at their own pace while work on SH1 through the Brynderwyn Hills takes place.


SkyCity appoints interim COO
27 Feb 2024  

SkyCity appoints interim COO

SkyCity Entertainment Group has appointed Brad Burnett its interim chief operating officer for New Zealand.


Crash claims two lives at Northland rally event
26 Feb 2024   /

Crash claims two lives at Northland rally event

A crash during the Arcadia Road Rallyspring at Paparoa on Sunday has claimed the lives of two competitors.


Airport price increases will hurt smaller airlines – Air Chathams
26 Feb 2024   /

Airport price increases will hurt smaller airlines – Air Chathams

Air Chathams says increasing prices at Auckland Airport will squeeze demand for regional connections across the country, hurting smaller airlines.


Firefighters continue to tackle hot spots in Christchurch Adventure Park
26 Feb 2024  

Firefighters continue to tackle hot spots in Christchurch Adventure Park

Fire and Emergency New Zealand says its crews have been digging out and extinguishing hot spots in Christchurch Adventure Park.


TIA Summit, NZ Tourism Awards head to Auckland

TIA Summit, NZ Tourism Awards head to Auckland

Tourism Summit Aotearoa and the New Zealand Tourism Awards will be held at Cordis Auckland this year.


Border security at risk from govt cutbacks – unions
26 Feb 2024   /

Border security at risk from govt cutbacks – unions

Unions representing workers at the New Zealand Customs Service say the country’s border security will be put at risk by the government’s proposed cuts to frontline services.


Port of Auckland on track for record cruise season
23 Feb 2024   /

Port of Auckland on track for record cruise season

Port of Auckland says it is on track for a record cruise season and it has extended the berth blackout period for ships to minimise ferry disruptions.


West Coast visitor spend tops $30m in Jan
23 Feb 2024   /

West Coast visitor spend tops $30m in Jan

Visitor spend on the West Coast totalled $30.1m in January 2024, with $14.4m of that coming from international visitors.


F&B producers launch Taste Taranaki map
23 Feb 2024   /

F&B producers launch Taste Taranaki map

Sixteen Taranaki food and drink producers have created the Taste Taranaki Producer Map.


Kiwis planning shorter road trips to popular destinations – Avis
23 Feb 2024  

Kiwis planning shorter road trips to popular destinations – Avis

Kiwis are planning short road ships and covering destinations including beaches, lakes, towns and vineyards.


Hobbiton partners with netball stars
23 Feb 2024  

Hobbiton partners with netball stars

A flavour of Hobbiton is again returning to netball at the start of the 2024 ANZ Premiership open.


Buyer registrations open for eXplore Trade Show
23 Feb 2024   /

Buyer registrations open for eXplore Trade Show

Buyer registrations are now open for the 2024 eXplore Trade Show.


Outdoor, adventure retailer Torpedo7 sold for $1
23 Feb 2024  

Outdoor, adventure retailer Torpedo7 sold for $1

The Warehouse Group has sold its outdoor adventure and sports retail brand Torpedo7 business for $1.


Hearings begin for Pure Tūroa’s concession bid
22 Feb 2024   /

Hearings begin for Pure Tūroa’s concession bid

The Department of Conservation is beginning public hearings on Pure Tūroa Limited’s concession application to operate the Tūroa ski field.


ChristchurchNZ launches business events legacy project
22 Feb 2024   /

ChristchurchNZ launches business events legacy project

ChristchurchNZ has launched a conference legacy project to evaluate the long-term benefits of business events.


Foley Wines takes over Toast Martinborough
22 Feb 2024   /

Foley Wines takes over Toast Martinborough

Foley Wines has bought the Toast Martinborough food and wine festival.


JW Marriott opens bookings for first 40 rooms
22 Feb 2024  

JW Marriott opens bookings for first 40 rooms

JW Marriott has opened bookings for the first 40 rooms upgraded as part of its multimillion-dollar refurbishment project.