Tourism

Highlights from the debate on New Zealand's clean green image held at the Festival of Colour in Wanaka. Rod Oram versus Joe Bennett, chaired by Lynn Freeman Audio

General manager of Shire Tours, Russell Alexander: a big day for Hobbit fans as the start date for filming is announced and Sir Peter Jackson goes into partnership with the company that runs tours of… Audio

The fellowship between Sir Peter Jackson and acting unions is apparently fraying, well before any green light is given to film two Hobbit movies. Hundreds of New Zealand actors say they will not work… Audio

How sites of natural disasters, murders and torture become visitor sites and tourist attractions. Brigitte Sion's just organised a global conference on the subject. Audio

One year ago this month, Lawrence struck modern tourism gold by becoming the first town in the country to provide free wifi internet access to everyone. Audio

Queenstown reporter, Steve Wilde asks whether more regulations are needed in the adventure tourism sector Audio

The Returned and Services Association is urging those wanting to visit the site to perhaps go some other time. Audio

Lonely Planet, is recommending that ANZAC pilgrims avoid going to Gallipoli to pay their respects on the 25th of April. Audio