Tourism
Insight: NZ's tourism workforce - imported or homegrown?
While tourism is booming, research into employment paints a less than rosy picture, Belinda McCammon investigates government plans to tighten-up migrant worker visas will have on businesses, and how… Audio
Tourism industry looking to capitalise on growing uber-rich visitor market
Private jets, bespoke travel itineraries, luxury villas and private chefs are just some of the expectations for a growing slice of the tourist market to New Zealand. Video, Audio
Tourism industry urged to train staff as immigration cut looms
Tourism leaders are being urged to step up and train more of their own workforce in the face of likely cut backs in the flow of workers from overseas. Tourism has become the country's top foreign… Audio
Queenstown cracks down on Airbnb
The Queenstown Lakes District council has voted to slash the number of days people living outside the town centre can rent out their homes on short-term platforms like Airbnb. The council says there's… Audio
Airbnb operators and Queentown Council prepare to square off
Councillors will vote on a raft of measures which, if approved, will clamp down on people who want to regularly let their property using Airbnb, but the company says it won't back down without a… Audio
Dateline Pacific evening edition for 6 November 2017
The roll is decided for next year's independence referendum in New Caledonia; a 6.8 magnitude earthquake in Samoa triggers memories of the devastating 2009 tsunami; Cook Islands tourism is booming… Audio
Questions around sustainability of tourism in the Cook Islands
The debate on whether tourism is sustainable or not in the Cook Islands continues. Audio
PNG's tourism potential the focus for World Bank agency
The IFC is assisting Papua New Guinea to begin realising its tourism potential. Audio
Evans Bay locals oppose freedom camping space
Local residents are opposing the Wellington City Council's plan to increase the freedom camping site on the Evans Bay Marina.
Weekend events big boost for Waimate
Waimate is set to receive a much needed financial boost this weekend, with several events booking out accommodation in the South Island town.
Canterbury land can't be farmed due to earthquake
Tourism, native planting, and bee keeping are all possibilities a community lead working group is waiting on government funding to explore. Video, Audio
Porirua mayor hails proposed park plans
A proposed adventure park in Porirua is being hailed as an tourism boon by the local council, iwi, and trail cyclists. But there are fears it could wreck native bush, spread weeds and hurt wildlife. Audio
Porirua mayor hails proposed park plans
A proposed adventure park in Porirua is being hailed as an tourism boon by the local council, iwi, and trail cyclists. But there are fears it could wreck native bush, spread weeds and hurt wildlife. Audio
Picton to Kaikōura cycle trail 'biggest benefit' from quake
A planned $9 million cycle trail from Picton to Kaikōura could be the single biggest benefit to come out of last November's earthquake, Marlborough's mayor says.
Eden Project proposed for Christchurch's red zone
The proposed 70 hectare park in the Avalon loop is being pitched as the city's equivalent of the Sydney Opera House. Audio
Time running out for Christchurch Eden
The groups working to bring the famous Eden Project to Christchurch want the government to speed up deciding on land that could be used for the $120 million tourist attraction. Audio
Milford Track 'littered' with human waste as tourist season approaches, contractor says
Human waste and toilet paper are littering the Milford Track as another busy tourist season approaches, a Department of Conservation contractor says. Audio
Campaign to save Opoutere hostel
Opoutere, a small Coromandel community just north of Whangamata, is a holiday hot spot. Many visitors stay in a youth hostel that's become something of a landmark in the town. But now it looks like… Audio
Tourism spend up in PNG but more sought
Tourists spent more than US$100 million in Papua New Guinea in the first half of this year, but the country is hoping to generate much more. Audio
Hotels claims threaten Auckland 'bed tax' take
Only a fraction of Auckland's controversial targeted rate on visitor accommodation, estimated to be worth more than $13.6 million, may actually end up being paid.
