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RealNZ’s Navigator returns to service 30th January 2024 /

RealNZ’s Navigator returns to service

RealNZ has resumed services on its Fiordland Navigator scenic vessel after repairing the damage caused when it ran aground.


Inquiries launched into Doubtful Sound incident, RealNZ checks vessel damage 26th January 2024 /

Inquiries launched into Doubtful Sound incident, RealNZ checks vessel damage

The Transport Accident Investigation Commission and Maritime New Zealand have launched investigations into RealNZ’s Fiordland Navigator running aground on Wednesday.


Mayday after Fiordland vessel runs aground, passengers returned to land 25th January 2024 /

Mayday after Fiordland vessel runs aground, passengers returned to land

RealNZ scenic vessel The Fiordland Navigator issued a mayday alert on Wednesday and evacuated passengers after running aground in Doubtful Sound.


RealNZ, Pāmu support Mavora Explorer event 16th January 2024 /

RealNZ, Pāmu support Mavora Explorer event

RealNZ has partnered with Pāmu to sponsor the mountain biking and running event The Mavora Explorer on 27 January 2024.


Cardrona claims largest NZ ski area by 2025 with new chairlift 14th December 2023 /

Cardrona claims largest NZ ski area by 2025 with new chairlift

Cardrona Alpine Resort says it will become the biggest commercial ski area in New Zealand when Soho Basin is added to its offer in winter 2025.


RealNZ focuses to low-volume, high-yield tourism 11th December 2023

RealNZ focuses to low-volume, high-yield tourism

RealNZ has launched two new experiences for smaller groups but at an increased yield.


RealNZ recognised for diversity, employee wellbeing 1st December 2023

RealNZ recognised for diversity, employee wellbeing

RealNZ says its commitment to diversity and inclusion, employee wellbeing and health have been recognised in two awards this month.


Sustainable economy key focus for RealNZ – new CEO Dave Beeche 8th November 2023

Sustainable economy key focus for RealNZ – new CEO Dave Beeche

Dave Beeche says he will champion RealNZ’s conservation ambitions and tourism’s shift to a more sustainable, regenerative sector, when he joins the operator as chief executive.


RealNZ appoints CEO 7th November 2023 /

RealNZ appoints CEO

The appointment fills the vacancy left by the departure of Stephen England-Hall in May.


RealNZ appoints media agency to drive engagement 11th October 2023

RealNZ appoints media agency to drive engagement

The appointment aims to help increase visitation and engagement across RealNZ’s experiences in both the domestic and international visitor markets.


ComCom clears RealNZ’s purchase of Spirit of Queenstown 10th October 2023 /

ComCom clears RealNZ’s purchase of Spirit of Queenstown

The Commerce Commission has cleared Real NZ’s business Real Journeys to acquire the Spirit of Queenstown vessel and its associated assets from Southern Discoveries.


RealNZ gets diversion, pays $100k over unconsented moorings 4th October 2023

RealNZ gets diversion, pays $100k over unconsented moorings

RealNZ has been granted diversion and ordered to pay $100,000 to Environment Southland for upgrading boat moorings at Harrison Cove in Milford Sound without consent.


RealNZ raises $175k to support karaka 6th September 2023

RealNZ raises $175k to support karaka

RealNZ has raised $175,000 from its annual Conservation Ball to help establish a new population of the critically endangered orange-fronted parakeet kākāriki karaka.


RealNZ seeks ComCom clearance for acquisition 23rd August 2023 /

RealNZ seeks ComCom clearance for acquisition

RealNZ has sought Commerce Commission approval for its purchase of Southern Discoveries’ Spirit of Queenstown vessel based at Lake Wakatipu.


RealNZ, Outback NZ, Seachange secure nearly $1m in EV funding 13th July 2023 /

RealNZ, Outback NZ, Seachange secure nearly $1m in EV funding

The operators’ decarbonisation projects are among 19 transport initiatives granted $6.4m in govt co-funding.


International Antarctic Centre up for sale as RealNZ divests 6th July 2023 /

International Antarctic Centre up for sale as RealNZ divests

The Queenstown-based operator is selling four businesses but also investing in an asset to serve its popular Walter Peak attraction.


Treble Cone delays opening 22nd June 2023 /

Treble Cone delays opening

RealNZ’s Treble Cone ski area near Wānaka has delayed its opening due to a lack of snow.


Coronet Peak opens, Remarkables, Cardrona eye weekend 16th June 2023 /

Coronet Peak opens, Remarkables, Cardrona eye weekend

NZSki’s Coronet Peak opens its slopes today, marking the start of Queenstown’s ski season.


Norris takes RealNZ helm as interim CEO 28th March 2023 /

Norris takes RealNZ helm as interim CEO

RealNZ’s board has appointed Paul Norris as interim chief executive for the company following the resignation of Stephen England-Hall.


RealNZ’s Stephen England-Hall resigns 13th March 2023 /

RealNZ’s Stephen England-Hall resigns

The CEO is departing after two years leading the Queenstown-based group.


RealNZ resorts aim to reduce visitors in first for NZ ski 6th March 2023 /

RealNZ resorts aim to reduce visitors in first for NZ ski

Cardrona and Treble Cone are aiming to cut visitor numbers during peak periods.


RealNZ’s Earnslaw celebrates 110 years with sustainability in mind 17th October 2022 /

RealNZ’s Earnslaw celebrates 110 years with sustainability in mind

Lake Whakatipu’s TSS Earnslaw is turning 110-years-old and may soon have a new lease on life through a decarbonisation project.


Hundertwasser, RealNZ lose senior leaders 3rd October 2022 /

Hundertwasser, RealNZ lose senior leaders

Hundertwasser loses its inaugural CEO and RealNZ’s Legnavsky heads to the US.


More collaboration needed to tackle climate change – England-Hall 20th September 2022 /

More collaboration needed to tackle climate change – England-Hall

Extreme weather is posing more risks for operators and will transform business models, says RealNZ’s CEO.


RealNZ taps Ngāi Tahu’s Bruce to replace Savill 7th September 2022 /

RealNZ taps Ngāi Tahu’s Bruce to replace Savill

Steve Bruce has joined RealNZ as general manager of sales in another sign of heated competition for experienced staff in the tourism industry.


Tourism must be “good for the soul” for Kiwis too – RealNZ CEO 29th August 2022 /

Tourism must be “good for the soul” for Kiwis too – RealNZ CEO

Experiences must be great for visitors and the environment but also create rewarding connections for Kiwis too, says Stephen England-Hall.


RealNZ secures ‘tens of millions’ in capital raise 31st March 2022 /

RealNZ secures ‘tens of millions’ in capital raise

The operator says it has undertaken one of the largest private capital raises in NZ tourism, bringing in a group of new investors.


RealNZ sends “deepest apologies,” bolsters safety following jet boat crash 18th March 2022 /

RealNZ sends “deepest apologies,” bolsters safety following jet boat crash

The operator has made a raft of changes to help prevent a similar incident from happening again.


RealNZ launches voluntourism expedition 11th November 2021 /

RealNZ launches voluntourism expedition

RealNZ is seeking 24 people for a Fiordland cruise that will also see them get involved in the area’s history and conservation.


Earnslaw keen to steam towards clean, green future 19th October 2021 /

Earnslaw keen to steam towards clean, green future

Smoky emissions from Queenstown’s Lady of the Lake could be consigned to history.


RealNZ Cruise-for-a-Cause raises almost $30k 8th October 2021 /

RealNZ Cruise-for-a-Cause raises almost $30k

The RealNZ Cruise-for-a-Cause raised nearly $30,000 for the Deep Cove Outdoor Education Trust. 


Wayfare rebrands to ‘RealNZ – in business for good’ 1st October 2021 /

Wayfare rebrands to ‘RealNZ – in business for good’

CEO Stephen England-Hall says Wayfare had become “too complex and disconnected for its size”.