Air NZ preparing for Rarotonga travel bubble
The Cooks Islands has high hopes for welcoming New Zealand tourists.
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School holidays brief respite for tourist businesses, but not enough
Tourist businesses worry about economic downturn now school holidays have ended.
The $5 million PR bonanza: How NZ wooed TV star Stephen Colbert
Stephen Colbert's love of The Lord of the Rings helped secure public relations scoop.
Conservation Comment: Getting to know nature's needs
Conservation issues include the protection of trees, animals and wetlands.
Auckland’s Park Hyatt set to open this September
With a presidential suite over $10k a night Auckland’s Park Hyatt is set to open this September. Video / Michael Craig
Focus Live: PM Jacinda Ardern unveils $85m boost for Covid-hit Queenstown
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced an $85 million Government injection for Queenstown's fragile Covid-hit economy.
Luxury is in the eye of the beholder
Aotearoa offers world-class, unique experiences that allow you to enjoy the finer things..
Visionweek: What post-Covid NZ should look like
Consensus is picking up where we left off would be a mistake when we can make a better NZ.
Spread your wings and take the family on a journey of discovery around New Zealand
Aotearoa has treasures from top to bottom and now's an ideal time to experience them
Airbnb surge: Kiwis back holidaying faster than rest of the world
Short term holiday rental bookings are up 465 per cent compared to just after lockdown.
Watch: How Tourism NZ is enticing Kiwis to see the country
Sports stars, broadcasters and ordinary Kiwis reel off their bucket-list destinations.
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.
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.
Local Focus: Could be worse, Whanganui tourism pivots to domestic market
Domestic tourism comprises 80% of visitor numbers. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Taupō businesses face uncertain tourist future
Will domestic tourists make up for internationals? Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Govt announces plans to transform tourism industry
Govt announces plans to transform tourism after the lockdown is over.
Tourism collapse: Work starts on post-Covid visitor industry
Tourism groups will rethink the overall strategy in what will be a slow recovery.
Local Focus: Taupō airport developments about to take off
Developments for a new terminal, apron and car-park. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Coronavirus: How Tourism NZ is getting around big travel show cancellation
The agency confident of promoting this country into Germany after expo's cancellation.
Time to book a holiday closer to home?
We say: We are the largest direct beneficiaries from tourism, to the tune of $40b a year.
Tourism NZ should pay for Harry and Meghan to visit New Zealand - ad exec
Taxpayers should again pay the Sussexes to visit - the publicity's worth it, ad exec says.
Tour company resumes trips to Moutohorā/Whale Island
No prohibitions had been placed on Moutohorā/Whale Island following the eruption.
Taxpayers foot $100k bill for Stephen Colbert's NZ junket
Tourism NZ covered the cost of Colbert and his crew's accommodation and travel in NZ
Chinese pop star influencer to share NZ with her 6.25m followers
Marketing expert says using influencers one of best ways to market NZ to Chinese.
Watch: All Blacks, Ardern front campaign to thank Japan - and sell NZ
Japan is NZ's third biggest tourism market by spend and the campaign could boost that.
Thousands hit by India visa delays as office moves from Mumbai to Hamilton
Immigration NZ blames backlog for delays that's costing tourism and education sectors.
Public sector report card: The New Zealand agencies we trust the most
Who comes out top when it comes to trust and reputation in NZ?
Racy, raunchy and dangerous: NZ 'tourism' Instagram account removed
Tourism New Zealand had previously tried to have the unofficial account shut down.
100% Folly? Tourism NZ's new campaign is a risky play
COMMENT: Tourism NZ wants Kiwis to participate in the latest iteration of 100% Pure.