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New adventure regime prompts survey into tourism disclosure needs 4th September 2023 /

New adventure regime prompts survey into tourism disclosure needs

Operators and travel sellers face new risk rules – what are the gaps that need to be filled?


Health warning issued for Lake Rotorua 20th February 2023

Health warning issued for Lake Rotorua

An algal bloom of cyanobacteria in Lake Rotorua has prompted a health warning urging people to avoid all contact with the water and any scum around the shoreline.


Festival, hotel, bus charter flagged as measles exposure locations 14th February 2023

Festival, hotel, bus charter flagged as measles exposure locations

A confirmed measles case has been detected in New Zealand for the first time since 2019.


Govt launches targeted rural service for RAT tests 31st March 2022 /

Govt launches targeted rural service for RAT tests

The Government has launched a new targeted rural service for rapid antigen tests for those who live in remote rural areas as it looks to make testing more widely available.


Health warning issued for Lake Rotorua following algal bloom 9th March 2022 /

Health warning issued for Lake Rotorua following algal bloom

Toi Te Ora Public Health has issued a public health warning for Lake Rotorua, following toxic blooms of blue-green algae.


Auckland Airport offers Covid saliva tests 15th February 2021 /

Auckland Airport offers Covid saliva tests

Auckland Airport has partnered with Rako Science to deploy a non-invasive, fast-turnaround, accurate saliva test for Covid-19.


People with cardiac implants warned against hot pools 4th August 2020 /

People with cardiac implants warned against hot pools

Christchurch City Council is warning people with implanted cardiac devices against visiting the He Puna Taimoan hot pools.


Sudima to offer complimentary feminine hygiene products 4th March 2020 /

Sudima to offer complimentary feminine hygiene products

Sudima Hotels will stock feminine hygiene products in all four of the group’s hotels, available to all staff and guests.


No plans for coronavirus screening at NZ airports – Govt 22nd January 2020 /

No plans for coronavirus screening at NZ airports – Govt

Overseas airports are screening for the lethal strain from China but the Ministry of Health is not in favour.


Minister: $9.3m expansion at Queenstown hospital to benefit locals and visitors 18th November 2019

Minister: $9.3m expansion at Queenstown hospital to benefit locals and visitors

The redeveloped emergency department and outpatient facilities at Queenstown’s Lakes District Hospital have officially been opened.