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The Budget delivered a $400 million targeted tourism recovery fund - how was it received?
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The $50 billion Budget to help save 140,000 jobs - and wage subsidy extended
The Government will spend big on its Covid-19 recovery plan.
The tourist who loves Hawke's Bay so much, he's staying after lockdown
Mauro Pacella's love for Napier has grown despite being in lockdown on a working holiday.
Local Focus: Crowds gone from Tongariro Crossing so now's the time
COVID 19 puts NZ walks in a time warp. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Budget 2020: Tourism rescue package confirmed as operators hope for lifeline
MPs will hear from affected tourism operators, as well as Tourism Minister Kelvin Davis.
Hotels hitting the wall - level 2 can't come soon enough
The change in alert levels means hotels can open but they're in bad financial shape.
Calls to support Māori business in Covid 19 recovery
A Facebook page to tautoko such businesses has been widely shared.
Waiheke Island ready to burst its Covid-19 bubble for visitors
Stir-crazy visitors from Auckland will be welcomed by business, but perhaps not everyone.
Local Focus: Rotorua business owner positive despite trials
Vandalism and love in Rotorua. Made with funding by NZ On Air.
Doughboats venture provides perfect bubble outing when we get to level 2
Second chance for "Doughboat" business that launched just before Covid-19 lockdown.
Editorial: Towards level 2 - 'a safer normal'
We say: Level 2 offers a giant leap from level 3, but it may be smaller steps for some.
Transtasman bubble possible as early as July
A spokesman for Jacinda Ardern, confirmed that timing was a possibility.
Tourism is on its knees - Can new level 2 rules revive it?
Now another challenge - getting shell-shocked Kiwis out of home and touring the country
'Baycation' approved: A trip from Wellington to Napier gets PM's cautious tick
Hawke's Bay Tourism delight as PM explains a Napier trip, taken with caution, would be OK.
American billionaires' businesses get $1m in wage subsidies
Owners of Tara Iti and Kauri Cliffs' owner received Government aid.
Hobart flights on horizon if transtasman bubble eventuates
Deputy PM Winston Peters excited by talk of new direct flights to Tasmania.
What tourism needs right now to survive
Operators are days away from making decisions which could determine industry future
Landlords forfeit $2m+ rent on Quest chain properties
80 per cent of landlords agreed to halve rent, says Quest CEO Stephen Mansfield.
Too soon? Level 2 rules decided today, start may be delayed
However, Kiwis' complacency could hinder further relaxation of lockdown conditions.
The great Kiwi holiday: What's getting Tourism NZ boss excited
A glimpse of what could be a stronger future.
Tourism plea: Open up under level 2 to help save industry
Domestic travel essential to keep struggling tourism businesses going.
Small airlines call for more help as they hang by a thread
Transport Minister Phil Twyford says the Government is working on a plan to help them.
Covid 19: Queenstown's Fergburger is back
Burger outlet hopes to bring some cheer back into the hard-hit tourist town.
Couple accuse Ngai Tahu of only caring about profit after Shotover blow
"It was our baby, our lives, our family, everything."
'Auckland's centre is going to be a graveyard' - Nikki Kaye
Auckland Central MP Nikki Kaye fears the city centre's future is in peril.
NZ and Oz are 'beating the crap' out of Covid-19 and should bubble up: Winston Peters
Deputy PM also has a strong views about what 'belly up' Air NZ must do in regions
Jucy heist: Arrests climb to 22; 73 of the stolen 112 vehicles recovered
As of this morning police had recovered 73 of the vehicles that were missing.
David Gaimster: Long night at the museum
Comment: Auckland War Memorial Museum will open its doors again and help our city recover.
Hotel cleaning standards gets deep cleanse to calm travellers
Hotels and home-sharing companies are upping cleaning regimen to calm travelers.
International tourism: When we might see overseas visitors again
But industry wants more support
Ngāi Tahu Tourism closure a sign of the times
'Predominantly Māori tourism businesses are focused on international visitation.'
Covid-19 fallout: Skyline Enterprises to cut jobs, tourism towns reach breaking point
And a national survey of 547 tourism operators reveals more than 13,000 jobs will go.
Local Focus: Rotorua businesses nervous about opening up in level 3
Optimism and dread in equal measure for businesses. Made with funding from NZ On Air.