Tourism
Tourism growth limited by low investment
A lobby group for the tourism sector says growth continues to be constrained by a relatively low level of investment.
Tourism growth constrained by capital investment
The tourism industry is close to overtaking dairy as New Zealand's number one export earner, but a lobby group for the sector says growth continues to be constrained by a relatively low level of… Audio
Maori tourism developing rangitahi
The growing strength of Maori tourism ventures is being seen as a way to develop rangitahi, as well as providing experiences for visitors.
Challenges for communities as tourism looks set to eclipse dairy as export earner
Tourism looks set to eclipse the dairy industry as New Zealand's number one export earner, prompting warnings the growing number of visitors could be a challenge for the industry. Audio
Tourism growth poses challenges for communities
Tourism looks set to become New Zealand's number one export earner after the latest trade figures showed a dramatic annual drop in dairy exports. Audio
Designing Landscapes with People in Mind
Landscape architect Mick Abbott wants to involve as many people as possible in meaningful ecological restoration projects Audio
New code of conduct being put in place
A new code to educate and screen overseas drivers hiring rental cars in New Zealand could be in place as early as October. Audio
Motels complain Airbnb is squeezing them out of market
Motel owners are complaining the global home rental website Airbnb is taking business off them. Audio
Visitor arrivals set to reach 3 million a year
Tourism New Zealand says the number of visitor arrivals is on target to reach over 3 million a year.
Massacres in Tunisia
After two unprecedented massacres, both claimed by the Islamic State, Tunisia is now building a huge wall on the border. Audio
Lower dollar welcome relief for exports and tourism
Economic turmoil overseas and the low Fonterra dairy payout along with the recent Reserve Bank rate cut have combined to force the New Zealand dollar to five year lows. Audio
How do we sell New Zealand? - Karl Chitham
How do we sell New Zealand to the world? An exhibition called Selling the Dream is on now at the Rotorua Museum exploring how, in the past, we've promoted tourism. It includes more than 50 lithographs… Audio
Māori tourism operators encouraged to market their products
The organisation that promotes Māori tourism is warning operators they need to up their game to cope with the growing influx of overseas visitors. Audio
$26m given to boost Vanuatu tourism
The New Zealand Government has announced a 26 million dollar aid package to help Vanuatu's tourism businesses recover following Cyclone Pam. Audio
Vanuatu urged to diversify economy
An academic says Vanuatu needs to diversify its tourism dependent economy in order to make it more inclusive. Audio
Tourism NZ switches focus to promoting off-peak visitors
Tourism New Zealand is launching its annual campaign three months early and has switched its focus to off peak promotions as visitor numbers hit tipping point over summer. Audio
Harihari handicraft
Nolly Martini converted an abandoned cottage in Harihari into a craft shop and recently her daughter Ingrid has come back from Melbourne to help her run the business. The shop has been open for nearly… Audio
An extra 36,000 workers needed in tourism industry by 2025
The Minister for Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment is Steven Joyce. Audio
Buoyant tourism industry likely to beat Dairy
Tourism is expected to overtake dairying as this country's leading export earner within the next year as forecasts show increased visitor numbers and more jobs in the industry. Audio
