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Tourism New Zealand brings Koreans Pure New Zealand Charm
New Zealand is becoming a favourite destination for travellers from the Republic of Korea, and New Zealand Tourism is looking to capitalise on the trend with a new Pure New…
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Bryce Dallas Howard showcases New Zealand in the U.S.
Hollywood heavyweight Bryce Dallas Howard is spreading her love for New Zealand as the newest voice for New Zealand tourism Stateside. The star of Pete’s Dragon and Jurassic World has teamed up…
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North Island road trips tempting Aussies across the ditch
Road trips that show off large parts of the central and upper North Island in all their splendour are the latest adventures to tempt Australians travellers across the ditch. A…
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TECNZ CEO Steps Down
Tourism Export Council of New Zealand’s (TECNZ) CEO Lesley Immink has stepped down from the role in order to pursue a career in politics. TECNZ chairman Martin Horgan said Lesley…
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State Highway 1 reopens north of Kaikoura
Image: Christchurch NZ Heading north of Kaikoura or south from Blenheim? You no longer have to detour during daylight hours, with State Highway 1 (SH1) re-opening on the afternoon of…
Read MoreChinese luxury travellers increasingly looking for customised travel
Specific, tailor-made itineraries are rapidly gaining traction among China’s luxury travellers, with the demography becoming better travelled, more globally-oriented, and more plugged-in to the gamut of products available and motivated…
Read MoreTourism in New Zealand unaffected by Kaikoura’s November 2016 earthquake.
Kaikoura is open for business, including the world-renowned Whale Watch, eco-tourism/wildlife attractions, shops, and accommodation. Key points: Kaikoura is a small community approximately 2 ½ hours’ drive north of Christchurch…
Read MoreNew Zealand Tourism Infrastructure to Receive $178m Boost
New Zealand's Tourism Minister Paula Bennett recently announced a new $102m Tourism Infrastructure Fund, launched alongside $76m in new funding for the Department of Conservation (DOC). Speaking from this year’s…
Read MoreNew Alpine Pacific Touring Route Showcases Kaikoura & North Canterbury
Tourists wanting to explore New Zealand’s northern Canterbury region are being encouraged to set aside some time on their New Zealand journey to leisurely explore the new Alpine Pacific Touring…
Read MoreInternational Tour Escorts No Longer Need NZ Work Visas
Immigration New Zealand has recently scrapped the work visa requirement for international tour escorts. The changes, which were effective from late May, mean that tour escorts will be able to…
Read MoreNew Zealand achieves unprecedented profile in Chinese reality TV show
More than 400 million viewers across China have been glued to season two of Chinese reality show Dad, where are we going?, which featured 217 minutes of celebrities travelling around New…
Read MoreAir Force Museum Venue Becomes Champion Canterbury Business Awards Finalist
The New Zealand Air Force Museum, together with its partner Vbase, has been recognised as a Tourism/Hospitality Finalist in the 2014 Champion Canterbury Business Awards. The partnership between the popular,…
Read More100% Middle-earth, 100% Pure New Zealand wins prestigious PATA Gold Award 2014
Tourism New Zealand’s” 100% Middle-earth, 100% Pure New Zealand” campaign has been recognised on the world stage again, with its latest win being the prestigious Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA)…
Read MoreQualmark confirms star ratings partnership with TripAdvisor
Finding quality accommodation will soon be even easier for travellers thanks to a new industry partnership between Qualmark and TripAdvisor. Beginning in June 2014, any New Zealand accommodation provider with…
Read MoreInternational tourism buyers prepare for TRENZ 2014 next month
Nearly 300 tourism and travel buyers from around the world are set to converge on Auckland next month to attend TRENZ 2014 the largest annual international trade show of New…
Read MoreUK Air Passenger Duty reduction a boost for NZ tourism
The tourism industry is welcoming the UK government’s recent decision to cut Air Passenger Duty (APD) on long-haul flights. In the UK Budget delivered last night, Chancellor George Osborne announced…
Read MoreCome on a second Great Adventure
Calling adventure and outdoor tourism operators: you’re all invited to attend the Tourism Industry Association’s The Great Adventure 2014, set to be held in Wellington on 19-20 June. Following the…
Read MoreWork on Triple Chair plus terrain improvements promises exciting winter for Mt Hutt
Canterbury’s Mt Hutt ski area is on track for another exciting winter thanks to the re-instatement of a new-look Triple Chair, the introduction of a new terrain park further up…
Read MoreThe Farm at Cape Kidnappers wins major golf travel award
Tourism New Zealand (TNZ) has this week congratulated The Farm at Cape Kidnappers on its win of the prestigious “Golf Resort of the Year - Rest of the World” award…
Read MoreQueenstown’s iconic Kawarau River Station on the market
An iconic piece of Queenstown real estate is for sale with Kawarau River Station, one of Queenstown’s most significant freehold land blocks, placed on the open market for only the…
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