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Northland Inc

Northland Inc launches visitor campaign 27th February 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.


Twin Coast Highway “great alternative” for tourism as SH1 connection closes 26th February 2024 /

Twin Coast Highway “great alternative” for tourism as SH1 connection closes

The main SH1 connection between Auckland and Northland closes today for almost 11 weeks but the detours are a “great alternative” for tourism, says one operator.


Visitor boost for Whangārei with inaugural arrival of cruise 23rd November 2023 /

Visitor boost for Whangārei with inaugural arrival of cruise

The district’s first ever cruise arrivals will visit Whangārei Town Basin, where the new Hundertwasser Art Centre is a ‘must see’ attraction.


Northland Regional Events fund opens 10th November 2023 /

Northland Regional Events fund opens

The final 2023 round of submissions for the Northland Regional Events Fund have now opened.


Northland secures $500k for tourism promotion 10th October 2023

Northland secures $500k for tourism promotion

Northland Inc has received $1m from the government to support the region’s recovery from the severe weather events and Cyclone Gabrielle.


Govt grants $3.2m for tourism recovery from extreme weather events 21st September 2023 /

Govt grants $3.2m for tourism recovery from extreme weather events

The support will go to Hawke’s Bay, Tairāwhiti Gisborne and Tai Tokerau Northland.


Wednesday Letter: Why it’s time to change the tune on Taitokerau Northland 15th March 2023 /

Wednesday Letter: Why it’s time to change the tune on Taitokerau Northland

It was not the summer many were hoping for but there is still much to aim for, writes Northland Inc’s GM of destination, Tania Burt.


Northland opens support for businesses with $40k grants available 7th March 2023

Northland opens support for businesses with $40k grants available

Taitokerau Northland businesses can now apply for a business recovery grant of up to $40,000 to support their recovery following Cyclone Gabrielle.


Northland marks first year of region’s DMP 16th December 2022 /

Northland marks first year of region’s DMP

The first 12 months of Te Tai Tokerau Northland’s destination plan have contributed to significant product development and added value to the region’s visitor appeal, says Northland Inc.


Hui unites Northland hospitality, food sectors 30th November 2022 /

Hui unites Northland hospitality, food sectors

More than 100 Taitokerau Northland hospitality businesses, growers and producers gathered as part of the Food & Beverage Industry Hui at Russell’s The Duke of Marlborough.


Northland campaign encourages visitors to explore F&B delights 18th October 2022 /

Northland campaign encourages visitors to explore F&B delights

Northland Inc has launched a food and beverage marketing campaign enticing visitors to explore the region’s hospitality and indulge in “Long Lunching, Northland Style”.


Northland Inc, Te Hiringa Trust join RBP Network 28th September 2022

Northland Inc, Te Hiringa Trust join RBP Network

Northland Inc and Te Hiringa Trust have successfully won a tender to deliver business support services through the Regional Business Partner Network.


Northland Inc, Air NZ partner to enhance traveller experience 11th May 2022 /

Northland Inc, Air NZ partner to enhance traveller experience

Northland Inc has partnered with Air New Zealand to provide an online tool to encourage visitors to the Taitokerau Northland region, hosted on the Air New Zealand website.


Northland Inc taps Callaghan Innovation’s Paul Linton to be CEO 4th May 2022 /

Northland Inc taps Callaghan Innovation’s Paul Linton to be CEO

Linton is currently Callaghan Innovation’s chief innovation expertise officer.


New tourism assets transforming Northland into cultural destination 3rd March 2022 /

New tourism assets transforming Northland into cultural destination

The region can become a major showcase for NZ culture, says Northland Inc’s Tania Burt.


Northland Inc’s Tania Burt: The challenges keep coming, but progress has been made 16th December 2021 /

Northland Inc’s Tania Burt: The challenges keep coming, but progress has been made

The challenges keep coming for Te Tai Tokerau Northland but progress has been made with more to come in 2022, says Tania Burt, Northland Inc’s GM of destination.


Visitors vital to regional economy – Northland Inc 6th December 2021

Visitors vital to regional economy – Northland Inc

Visitors to Northland over the holiday period will be critical to the future and wellbeing of the entire region, says Northland Inc chair Nicole Anderson.


Northland Inc CEO Murray Reade resigns 16th November 2021 /

Northland Inc CEO Murray Reade resigns

Northland Inc chief executive Murray Reade has resigned after more than two years at Te Tai Tokerau’s regional economic development and destination marketing agency.


Far North braces for tougher tourist drought, hopes for Auckland movement 3rd November 2021 /

Far North braces for tougher tourist drought, hopes for Auckland movement

Operators now at level 3 say they have seen little business since Delta lockdowns started.