7th June 2023 Chatham Islands
Visitor arrivals to the Chatham Islands have dropped significantly from their 2021 high.
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has attended the official opening of a new museum and an important exhibit on the Chatham Islands.
‘Overseas’ destinations around the country are continuing to see large numbers of visitors seeking a taste of exoticism, seclusion and yesteryear, according to local operators.
With Kiwis unable to fly overseas, bookings have surged on the island.