Tourism
West Coast mayor decries low tourism funding
A West Coast mayor is disappointed the government is only spending an extra $12 million to improve tourist facilities. Grey District mayor Tony Kokshoorn said the West Coast did not...
Tourist tax
Tourism expert Dave Bamford talks about why a tourist tax is a good idea. Audio
Tourism boost for the regions
The government has set aside 12 million dollars to help regions improve tourism related facilities to cope with a boom in visitor numbers. We spoke yesterday to Tony Kokshoorn, the mayor of the Grey… Audio
Tourist tax could cover cost of 'negative side effects'
As tourist numbers hit new records, there's growing support in the industry for a border tax or 'green levy' to cover the cost of hosting them. Audio
Tourism boom leaves no room for film
Film industry leaders say the tourism boom is preventing some film and television productions from being made in New Zealand.
Growing tourism pressure on regions
It's budget day, and among the wish lists for regional leaders is more money to help tourist areas cope with the growing number of international visitors. Tourism is expected soon to overtake dairying… Audio
Incentives for hotel investment won't address short-term demand
Booming tourism is behind a government plan to boost investment in hotels, but there's doubt if it will help in the short-term. Audio
Tourism report highlights shortage of hotel developments
Tourism leaders say the Government may have to step up its role in hotel developments to entice more investors. Audio
Blenheim name change push continues
A group hoping to change the name of Blenheim to Marlborough City plans to push ahead despite negative feedback.
Colorado visit gives Queenstown leaders future wake-up call
A visit to Aspen, Colorado has given a group of Queenstown community leaders a shocking insight into what the future might hold for the New Zealand resort town. Audio
Late Edition for Thursday 19 May 2016
Pilot says Lake Pukaki foreshore is being seriously damaged by tourists; we take a dumpster dive into the world of waste cooking;and in Dateline Pacific, Samoa warned about 'dangerous' constitution… Audio
A scenic plane company refuses to fly over damaged Lake Pukaki
Chris Adams is Director of Research & Online Marketing, and GM for the South Pacific at the big American tourism firm Miles Marketing Destinations joins the conversation on damage to popular tourist… Audio
Pilot says Lake Pukaki foreshore being seriously damaged by tourists
McKenzie basin pilot Chris Rudge is calling for action over the destruction of the previously pristine foreshore of Lake Pukaki by tourists and freedom campers. He regularly flies tourists from the… Audio, Gallery
Wicked Campers can't 'exploit the NZ community' - Censor
A ban on some campervan liveries is not about stopping humorous messages, but stopping businesses exploiting the community, says the chief censor.
Another Wicked Campers van banned
The chief censor has banned another Wicked Campers van, this time for having a misogynistic message on it.
Special plates for tourist drivers
A group is trying to get tourists driving on New Zealand raods have special "T-Plates" on display. Audio
Cooks tourism needs better infrastructure for growth
There are calls in the Cook Islands for improvements in infrastructure to ensure continuing growth in the tourism sector. Audio
Govt considers national park facility charges
The government is looking at charging international visitors more for national park facilities, to help pay for the costs of dealing with a surge in tourist numbers.
Mayors want more help with tourism infrastructure
Mayors say they need more help to cope with an influx of tourists despite a new $12 million dollar fund being set up. Audio
Tourism Industry Association open to charging visitors
The Tourism Industry Association says it's open to charging tourists more to help pay for infrastructure that's under pressure from a surge in overseas visitor arrivals. Audio
