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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.


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.


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.


Highlands to host NZ Grand Prix
15 Feb 2024  

Highlands to host NZ Grand Prix

The 68th Grand Prix is coming to Cromwell’s Highlands Motorsport Park this weekend.


Dunedin, Auckland, Wellington secure All Blacks tests
1 Feb 2024   /

Dunedin, Auckland, Wellington secure All Blacks tests

Dunedin, Auckland and Wellington will host the All Blacks’ five domestic rugby tests this year.


“Valuable boost” for tourism shoulder season from historic women’s Lions tour to NZ
17 Jan 2024   /

“Valuable boost” for tourism shoulder season from historic women’s Lions tour to NZ

The first ever British and Irish Lions women’s tour will give New Zealand tourism a good lift during the shoulder season, says Tourism Industry Aotearoa.


RealNZ, Pāmu support Mavora Explorer event
16 Jan 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.


FIFA Women’s World Cup generates $110m for NZ
15 Dec 2023  

FIFA Women’s World Cup generates $110m for NZ

The FIFA Women’s World Cup contributed $87.1m in GDP for Auckland’s economy, according to an impact study done by Fresh Info for Tātaki Auckland Unlimited.


Taupō preps for thousands of IRONMAN visitors
6 Dec 2023   /

Taupō preps for thousands of IRONMAN visitors

Around 1,300 competitors are expected in Taupō this Saturday for IRONMAN 70.3.


SkyCity backs Auckland women’s cricket
27 Nov 2023  

SkyCity backs Auckland women’s cricket

SkyCity has signed a two-year deal to sponsor Auckland Cricket’s women’s programme.


Queenstown Marathon attracts 11k+
20 Nov 2023   /

Queenstown Marathon attracts 11k+

More than 11,000 runners took part in the Queenstown Marathon on Saturday.


Auckland Marathon readies for 14k competitors
25 Oct 2023   /

Auckland Marathon readies for 14k competitors

More than 14,000 people are expected to put their best feet forward for the Auckland Marathon this weekend.


Stadium redevelopment no match for matches
18 Oct 2023   /

Stadium redevelopment no match for matches

Ongoing construction in Yarrow Stadium in Taranaki is proving to be no match for sports games in New Plymouth.


Lake Taupō Cycle Challenge to attract thousands
5 Oct 2023   /

Lake Taupō Cycle Challenge to attract thousands

Thousands of athletes and supporters from New Zealand and overseas will descend on Taupō next month for the 45th anniversary of the Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge.


Govt provides $5m for Taupō Supercars
22 Sep 2023   /

Govt provides $5m for Taupō Supercars

The government is contributing $5m to the future of Supercars events in New Zealand.


AirAsia X teams up with Auckland Marathon
13 Sep 2023  

AirAsia X teams up with Auckland Marathon

AirAsia X has signed on with the Auckland Marathon as the official airline partner for this year’s event.


World Cup activation generates $20m EAV – TNZ
12 Sep 2023   /

World Cup activation generates $20m EAV – TNZ

The Beautiful Game FIFA Women’s World Cup campaign from Tourism New Zealand and Mackenzie Tourism has generated close to $20m in equivalent advertising value.


Live sport on Air NZ planes in time for Rugby World Cup
30 Aug 2023   /

Live sport on Air NZ planes in time for Rugby World Cup

Live sport is coming to Air New Zealand’s inflight entertainment from today, in time for the Rugby World Cup, which kicks off on Saturday, 9 September.


Supercars opportunity to slow Taupō visitors for longer stays, bigger spend – DGLT
24 Aug 2023   /

Supercars opportunity to slow Taupō visitors for longer stays, bigger spend – DGLT

Taupō’s selection to host the Supercars Championship will provide the region with a good opportunity to encourage visitors to stay longer and spend more, says Destination Great Lake Taupō.


FIFA Women’s World Cup’s NZ matches attract 700k+

FIFA Women’s World Cup’s NZ matches attract 700k+

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TNZ teams with UK footy star to promote NZ
18 Aug 2023   /

TNZ teams with UK footy star to promote NZ

The British now have a stronger awareness of New Zealand’s cultural experiences and attractions thanks to an advertising push by Tourism New Zealand and former English international footballer Hope Powell.


FIFA Women’s World Cup: “Massive boost” for NZ tourism finishes on Auckland high…

FIFA Women’s World Cup: “Massive boost” for NZ tourism finishes on Auckland high…

Total attendance across NZ’s host cities is expected to top 700,000.


…as hotels enjoy RevPAR bump from World Cup – Horwath HTL
16 Aug 2023   /

…as hotels enjoy RevPAR bump from World Cup – Horwath HTL

The FIFA Women’s World Cup has given the country’s major hotels a mid-winter lift with revenue per available room exceeding pre-Covid levels, according to Horwath HTL.


More than 665k attend NZ World Cup matches
15 Aug 2023   /

More than 665k attend NZ World Cup matches

More than 665,000 people have attended matches at the FIFA Women’s World Cup’s four host cities, including 297,405 at Eden Park.


Sellout expected for rare Hamilton NRL match
9 Aug 2023  

Sellout expected for rare Hamilton NRL match

A sellout crowd of 24,000 people will fill FMG Stadium in Hamilton this Saturday for the Round 24 NRL Telstra Premiership match between The Warriors and Wests Tigers.


International visitors 20% of World Cup tickets at Eden Park
8 Aug 2023   /

International visitors 20% of World Cup tickets at Eden Park

Almost a fifth of all FIFA Women’s World Cup ticket sales at Eden Park are to international visitors, according to Tātaki Auckland Unlimited.


Safe travel call with 30k expected for All Blacks test
4 Aug 2023   /

Safe travel call with 30k expected for All Blacks test

Safer travel is the key message for around 30,000 rugby fans who are expected to converge on Dunedin for the All Blacks vs Wallabies Bledisloe Cup game on Saturday.


Auckland attracts 170k for FIFA matches
1 Aug 2023   /

Auckland attracts 170k for FIFA matches

Close to 170,000 people have attended FIFA Women’s World Cup matches at Auckland’s Eden Park to date, according to the latest figures.


Enterprise Dunedin on $10m winter boost as World Cup moves south

Enterprise Dunedin on $10m winter boost as World Cup moves south

With Dunedin Stadium hosting today, the Ticker hears how the city has been preparing and hopes to benefit.


World Cup timely winter boost for tourism – Button
21 Jul 2023  

World Cup timely winter boost for tourism – Button

The FIFA Women’s World Cup will help the tourism sector to kick its winter goals, according to Rotorua Canopy Tours general manager Paul Button.


Game on for attractions, tour operators as World Cup comes to town…
20 Jul 2023   /

Game on for attractions, tour operators as World Cup comes to town…

Operators across the host cities are reporting healthy bookings, particularly around match days.


…but slower hotel demand than expected prompts playing long game
20 Jul 2023   /

…but slower hotel demand than expected prompts playing long game

Hotels expect a short-term boost but it is global exposure industry hopes to convert.


Are ITOs benefitting from the World Cup?
20 Jul 2023   /

Are ITOs benefitting from the World Cup?

New Zealand’s inbounders are seeing little pickup from the FIFA Women’s World Cup, despite forecasts of tens of thousands of visitors.


Hospo can open longer for Rugby World Cup
20 Jul 2023   /

Hospo can open longer for Rugby World Cup

Hospitality businesses can open longer for the men’s Rugby World Cup after the Sale and Supply of Alcohol (Rugby World Cup 2023 Extended Trading Hours) Amendment Bill passed its third reading.


World Cup countdown: “Huge opportunity” for tourism – PM
18 Jul 2023   /

World Cup countdown: “Huge opportunity” for tourism – PM

Prime Minister Chris Hipkins says the FIFA Women’s World Cup is a big opportunity for New Zealand tourism.


World Cup countdown: 13k overseas visitors,  $18m spend expected for Waikato
17 Jul 2023   /

World Cup countdown: 13k overseas visitors, $18m spend expected for Waikato

The FIFA Women’s World Cup could bring more than 12,500 international travellers to and around Waikato during the tournament, according to Hamilton & Waikato Tourism.


New Rotorua festival aims for 3k runners
10 Jul 2023   /

New Rotorua festival aims for 3k runners

A new Rotorua festival targeting marathon lovers aims to attract 3,000 people at its first event on 10-11 November.


SailGP generates $8m visitor spend for Christchurch
6 Jul 2023   /

SailGP generates $8m visitor spend for Christchurch

The Sail Grand Prix generated $13.9m for Christchurch’s regional economy and contributed to total visitor spend of $8.1m, according to the event’s organiser.


Iconic Wellington sign ‘blown away’ by football fever
28 Jun 2023  

Iconic Wellington sign ‘blown away’ by football fever

The iconic ‘blown away’ Wellington sign at the city’s airport now features a homage to the FIFA Women’s World Cup.


Trout season attracts 13k international anglers
27 Jun 2023  

Trout season attracts 13k international anglers

More than 13,500 international anglers travelled to New Zealand during the recent trout fishing season, around 75% of pre-Covid, says Fish & Game NZ.


WellingtonNZ promo targets US football fans
27 Jun 2023   /

WellingtonNZ promo targets US football fans

WellingtonNZ has launched a campaign giving United States football fans the opportunity to win travel to New Zealand to watch the FIFA World Cup game in the capital.


TNZ launches $575k ‘Beautiful Game’ World Cup campaign to drive visitation
22 Jun 2023   /

TNZ launches $575k ‘Beautiful Game’ World Cup campaign to drive visitation

Tourism New Zealand has launched a $575k campaign to help attract visitors to the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 starting in July.


Dunedin prepares for FIFA boost
8 Jun 2023  

Dunedin prepares for FIFA boost

There are now fewer than six weeks left before the FIFA Women’s World Cup kicks off in New Zealand, bringing around 30,000 sporting fans to the country and an international audience of around two billion.


Govt extending trading for hospo during Rugby World Cup
10 May 2023   /

Govt extending trading for hospo during Rugby World Cup

Licensed hospitality businesses will be able to stay open for longer during the Rugby World Cup from September.


Wellington transport to FIFA World Cup games to be free
8 May 2023   /

Wellington transport to FIFA World Cup games to be free

Wellington’s Metlink public transport will offer free travel on its bus and train network for football fans travelling to FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 games.


Big tourism benefits in Commonwealth Games – industry
20 Apr 2023   /

Big tourism benefits in Commonwealth Games – industry

Thousands of athletes and sports fans will visit if the country makes a successful bid for the 2034 event.


Hundreds converge on Lake Karapiro for champs
19 Apr 2023  

Hundreds converge on Lake Karapiro for champs

Around 355 athletes will hit the water at Lake Karapiro near Cambridge this weekend for the 2023 NZCT Oceania & NZ Canoe Sprint Championships & Asia Pacific Cup.


100-day countdown to FIFA Women’s World Cup
11 Apr 2023  

100-day countdown to FIFA Women’s World Cup

The are just 100 days left until the FIFA Women’s World Cup begins, which is being hosted by New Zealand and Australia.


Collaboration key to manage FIFA Women’s World Cup visitor demand
5 Apr 2023   /

Collaboration key to manage FIFA Women’s World Cup visitor demand

Coping with the visitor influx will require “a regional effort”.


Air NZ backs Black Ferns, renews All Blacks sponsorship
9 Mar 2023   /

Air NZ backs Black Ferns, renews All Blacks sponsorship

Air New Zealand has formed a partnership with New Zealand Rugby to become the official airline of the Black Ferns and it has renewed its sponsorship of the All Blacks.