Tourism
Tech glitches hold up Great Walks booking dates
Keen trampers will not be able to book walks until probably July, DOC says.
Responsible Campers Association fight freedom camping 'crap' law
A law aimed at stopping freedom campers leaving number twos around the country side is crap according to opponents who say they will continue fight it.
The Self Contained Motor Vehicle… Video, Audio
Karamea community excited to welcome people back for Great Walk
A small West Coast community says fully reopening the Heaphy Track will breathe fresh life back into their town.
Tourism operators facing lower demand after extreme weather
Tourism businesses in cyclone-hit regions say the welcome mat is out, but not enough people have come in.
Cyclone-hit regions' tourism outlets keen for more visitors
Tourism businesses in cyclone-hit regions say the welcome mat is out, but not enough people have come in.
For many in the tourism industry, winter usually signals a time to hunker down and survive… Audio
The Panel with Penny Ashton and Simon Pound (Part 2)
Today on part two of The Panel, Wallace and panellists Penny Ashton and Simon Pound discuss news that bank transactions will noe be processed seven days a week, whether or not zoos should be a thing… Audio
Otago geopark receives UNESCO accreditation
Waitaki Whitestone Geopark has become New Zealand's first and Australasia's only UNESCO accredited Global Geopark. Audio
With doors remaining shut, others say Chateau Tongariro's absence is being felt
The Chateau Tongariro hotel looks unlikely to reopen its doors any time soon while its earthquake resilience is assessed.
Tarras airport plan: Proposed runway site to be revealed soon
Few details about Christchurch International Airport's plans to build an airport in Central Otago have been made public since they were first revealed in July 2020.
Waitaki Whitestone set to become UNESCO Global Geopark
With its unique rocks, boulders and cliffs, the Waitaki Whitestone region is set to become New Zealand's first UNESCO global geopark. After four years of work by the Waitaki Whitestone Geopark Trust… Audio
Snow buses? More like no buses
A Queenstown ski field won't send buses into town for part of the day due to the risk of traffic gridlock.
Hit hard by Covid-19, i-SITEs still have a place, tourism industry says
Pre-Covid-19, there were more than 80 i-SITEs dotted around the country, but the pandemic hit them hard, and not all survived. But tourism leaders say they're still important.
Tourism industry says i-site visitor centres are still needed
The tourism industry says i-site visitor centres still have an important role to play, despite the ease of accessing information online. Pre-Covid, there were more than 80 centres dotted around the… Audio
Ohakune happy with news of new ski operators at Mt Ruapehu
After years of Covid disruption, a poor snow season and uncertainty around the future of Mt Ruapehu's ski fields, people in the North Island town of Ohakune have something to smile about.
They're… Audio
Supreme Court gives green light to Auckland Council's hotel bed tax
The council is a step closer to reinstating its controversial hotel bed tax after the Supreme Court ruled in its favour.
New Ruapehu ski field owners racing to climax in bidding war
The Ruapehu mayor says a deal is close to being settled on who will be taking over Ruapehu ski fields. Audio
Chinese tourists trickling back to NZ
The much awaited return of Chinese tourists is off to a slower than expected start.
Pre-Covid, China was Aotearoa's second largest international market by arrivals.... behind Australia.
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Speed up visas or lose Chinese tourists, Air NZ Asia manager says
An airline manager says New Zealand risks missing out on high-end Chinese tourists due to slow visa processing.
Tourism industry endeavours to build back better for 'new era'
More than 1500 travel delegates are in Christchurch for the country's biggest tourism business event.
Tourism industry endeavours to build back better for 'new era'
The tourism industry wants to rebuild better than ever, saying a new era is ahead.
More than 1500 travel delegates are in Otautahi for the country's biggest tourism business event, TRENZ, this week.
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