Tourism
Queenstown council looks to govt for answers as pressure grows for housing action
Queenstown's deputy mayor says the district needs help from the government to solve its housing crisis. Audio
New cruise association chief hopes to sail through tourism recovery
There will soon be a new head for the New Zealand Cruise Association.
Adventure trails and organic garden add X-factor to family farm
In the last few years, Tom O'Brien's Southland farmland has become home to a hand-built bike and hiking track and an organic market garden. Audio
Adventure trails and organic garden add X-factor to family farm
In the last few years, Tom O'Brien's Southland farmland has become home to a hand-built bike and hiking track and an organic market garden.
AudioHundertwasser Art Centre narrowly avoids closure
Cyclone Gabrielle was almost the final nail in the coffin for the $33 million tourist attraction.
Council probe gives helicopters visiting Waiheke, Aotea all-clear
A report has found helicopters buzzing Waiheke Island are not unsafe, overly noisy or breaking the rules.
The Panel with Ed Amon and Nalini Baruch (Part Two)
Wallace and panellists Ed Amon and Nalini Baruch talk to Gisborne farmer and Federated Farmers Meat & Wool chairperson Toby Williams on the mammoth challenge faced by cyclone affected farmers, who… Audio
Tourists lifting mood within hotel property sector as big deals signed
Rebounding international tourism is buoying optimism in the hotel property sector, as prices remain steady.
Top white water rafting rafting spot made more accessible
The 10km stretch of the Rangitaiki River is a mild ride, but getting to it has not been easy - until now.
No sense of being wanted in town, worker says
A Queenstown renter says he and his flatmates were given notice after raising concerns about a spare room being let on Airbnb.
Interislander ferry troubles a nightmare for Picton tourism
Repeated delays, cancellations and mechanical problems on the Interislander ferries are causing nightmares for tourism and accomodation providers in Picton.
Destination Marlborough general manager… Audio
NZ Football criticises Saudi Arabian tourism sponsorship
New Zealand Football's push-back to a Saudi Arabian tourism body sponsoring the women's Football World Cup has surprised the sport's bigwigs.
FIFA were reportedly caught off-guard by criticism of… Video, Audio
Is this really the worlds friendliest city?
The man in chrage of promoting it says "Yes" Audio
Resistance to mega-tourism is rising in the South Pacific - but will governments act?
Opinion - Pacific destinations are enjoying the return of visitors, but there is a rising awareness of possible alternatives to pre-pandemic tourism models, Apisalome Movono and Regina Scheyvens write…
Ruapehu Alpine Lifts selling 2023 passes despite voluntary administration
The company that operates Mt Ruapehu's ski slopes has announced it will sell season passes for 2023 - despite being in voluntary administration.
Ruapehu Alpine Lifts made the call during a period of… Audio
Hopes of tourism boost pinned on increase in return flights from China
The number of return flights among the airlines that connect Auckland to mainland China will increase from 11 a week to 19 at the end of March, with another three services added in early May.
Lake Waikaremoana great walk closed indefinitely after flooding
Cyclone Gabrielle has stopped Waikaremoana hikers in their tracks. The Great Walk is closed completely due to damage from flooding.
Te Urewera and its roads took a hammering during the recent foul… Video, Audio
Kerikeri businesses desperate for SH1 to Northland to reopen
Kerikeri businesses are desperate for State Highway 1 to Northland to fully open up - with lengthy detours keeping visitors away.
It's been three weeks since the main highway through the Brynderwyn… Video, Audio
Government announces plan to strengthen tourism workforce
It includes a voluntary accord to set the bar for employment standards, fit-for-purpose education and training with new tourism qualifications to be developed, and a programme to build cultural…
'Cancellations across the board': Hawke's Bay tourism businesses await government help
Hawke's Bay hospitality businesses are pinning their hopes on the reopening of the state highway network to return trade to some semblance of normality after Cyclone Gabrielle.