Tourism
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.
Hope fades for summer tourism boost in Coromandel
The Coromandel peninsula may lose another summer's trade by the time State Highway 25A is fixed, a small business owner says.
National seeks to sway freedom camping law with newfound power
The National Party plans to use its extra place on a select committee to strongarm the government into making a crucial change to its freedom camping legislation.
The Detail's Long Read: On Fiordland
A Fiordland double feature with writing by Heidi Bendikson and Vaneesa Bellew: the dangers facing the crown jewel of Aotearoa's national parks. Audio
Quiet Waitangi weekend worries Coromandel businesses
Staying in the Coromandel, where businesses that rely on tourists were faced another blow over Waitangi weekend. It follows a quiet Auckland Anniversary the previous week when Auckland tourists were… Audio
Chateau Tongariro closes its doors permanently today
The Chateau Tongariro hotel is closing its doors indefinitely today.
Downhill adventures for diversifying farmers
A new mountain bike park has the run of the hills at Rick and Julia King's farm at Clarence near Kaikōura. It's the brainchild of their daughter Genevieve and has replaced the Merino sheep and cattle… Audio
Flood-damaged hotels collaborate to relocate guests
Hospitality New Zealand says hotels in Auckland have banded together following large floods in the city.
Coromandel holiday weekend getaways ruined by floods, slips
The Coromandel is facing yet another long weekend of cancelled hospitality bookings.
Good Morning America showcases iconic Rotorua destination
An iconic Rotorua destination has been broadcast to millions of viewers on Good Morning America.
Government invests $3m to boost Waitangi Treaty Grounds
The government has put forth a one-off $3 million investment to support the Waitangi Treaty Grounds.
Mayor disappointed with region's new short-term renting rules
Visitor accommodation rules have tightened in the Queenstown Lakes District, but not to the extent the local council wanted.
