Tourism
Questions over Buller district's tourism spend
The Buller District mayor is questioning how much is spent promoting tourism, given the low tourist spend in the district.
Buller district looks for more tourism dollars
The Buller District mayor is questioning how much money the council spends on promoting tourism given tourists do not spend much in the district. Audio
Tasman District may ban Wicked Campervans
Tasman District Council is investigating banning Wicked Campervans from its campgrounds because of its offensive slogans.
Auckland council woos wealthy travellers
We've been reporting this morning on how the world's rich and powerful hide their money in tax havens. The Auckland Council wants some of them to spend their money legitimately, and is trying to woo… Audio
China's love affair with NZ creates opportunities
A senior Chinese diplomat says his country's love affair with New Zealand is opening doors and making it easy to do business with our largest trading partner. Audio
Public transport operators in Vanuatu want level playing field
Public transport operators in Vanuatu are calling for equal access to tourists arriving on cruise ships in the capital Port Vila. RNZ International's Koroi Hawkins reports. Audio
Wellington's 'next Te Papa' - at a cost
Despite some concerns about cost, a plan to build a $134m convention centre and film museum in Wellington has attracted overwhelming support. Audio
Australia backpacker tax might drive workers to NZ
The Australian horticulture industry is worried that a new backpacker tax will drive most of their seasonal workers to New Zealand.
Tourist arrivals and migration in record zone
As you may have heard in the news, New Zealand is still an attractive destination to holiday and live. Audio
Tourist restrictions for Arrowtown
Sir Michael Hill seems to want quality over quantity when it comes to Arrowtown tourists. Audio
Greenpeace Executive Director calls for water payment
Former Green Party co-leader turned Executive Director of Greenpeace Russel Norman joins Checkpoint to discuss water rights. Audio
NZTIA distances itself from calls for irrigation scheme ban
The tourism industry is at loggerheads over calls by one group for a five-year ban on new irrigation projects. Audio
John Key backs irrigation schemes even as dairy slides
John Key responded to the call from the tourism industry calling for a five-year ban on new irrigation schemes. Audio
Tourism industry wants 5-year ban on irrigation schemes
Tourism and environmental groups say the Government's decision to pour hundreds of millions of dollars into irrigation is a gamble, particularly in the wake of the dairy downturn. Environment reporter… Audio
Record high occupancy drives hotel prices as supply dries up
A booming tourism sector is filling hotels and motels around the country but it seems owners are preferring to hang on to their assets despite high demand and premium prices. Audio
GDP expects to have slowed in 4th quarter, but pick-up seen
A couple of sets of numbers out this week are expected to show the changing face of the economy with weak dairy prices dampening activity and incomes on one hand but a strong tourism sector helping to… Audio
Tourism industry wants 5-year ban on irrigation schemes
The Tourism Export Council wants a five-year ban on new irrigation schemes in the wake of the dairy downturn. The council's chief executive is Lesley Immink. Audio
Freedom camping banned in Christchurch
Just three months after opening the door to freedom campers, Christchurch City Council has decided to shut it again.
Tourists helping to boost electronic card spending
The booming tourism sector has put some pep into spending in local shops. A senior economist at ANZ bank, Phil Borkin, says there are strong tailwinds behind spending at the moment. Audio
