Tourism
Bumper tourist seasons expected in Christchurch
Tourism leaders in Ōtautahi Christchurch are predicting bumper winter and summer seasons, as the city re-establishes itself as a key travel destination.
Data shows the number of international… Audio
South Island ski season kicks off this week
South Island ski fields are celebrating a dump of snow that has set them up for the start of the season which kicks off this week.
And the snow has also sparked a warning to adventurers heading into… Audio
Making sure nothing of kai moana caught is going to waste
A holiday park in the Far North is making sure our kai moana doesn't go to waste. Ngapae Holiday Park at Waipapakauri smokes fish frames and heads and then gives them to guests at the park. Audio
Tourism businesses disappointed by another false start to DOC's booking system
Trampers and tourism businesses were yet again disappointed, as DOC's Great Walks booking system had another false start.
Tech glitches hold up Great Walks booking dates
Keen trampers will not be able to book walks until probably July, DOC says.
Responsible Campers Association fight freedom camping 'crap' law
A law aimed at stopping freedom campers leaving number twos around the country side is crap according to opponents who say they will continue fight it.
The Self Contained Motor Vehicle… Video, Audio
Karamea community excited to welcome people back for Great Walk
A small West Coast community says fully reopening the Heaphy Track will breathe fresh life back into their town.
Tourism operators facing lower demand after extreme weather
Tourism businesses in cyclone-hit regions say the welcome mat is out, but not enough people have come in.
Cyclone-hit regions' tourism outlets keen for more visitors
Tourism businesses in cyclone-hit regions say the welcome mat is out, but not enough people have come in.
For many in the tourism industry, winter usually signals a time to hunker down and survive… Audio
The Panel with Penny Ashton and Simon Pound (Part 2)
Today on part two of The Panel, Wallace and panellists Penny Ashton and Simon Pound discuss news that bank transactions will noe be processed seven days a week, whether or not zoos should be a thing… Audio
Otago geopark receives UNESCO accreditation
Waitaki Whitestone Geopark has become New Zealand's first and Australasia's only UNESCO accredited Global Geopark. Audio
With doors remaining shut, others say Chateau Tongariro's absence is being felt
The Chateau Tongariro hotel looks unlikely to reopen its doors any time soon while its earthquake resilience is assessed.
Tarras airport plan: Proposed runway site to be revealed soon
Few details about Christchurch International Airport's plans to build an airport in Central Otago have been made public since they were first revealed in July 2020.
Waitaki Whitestone set to become UNESCO Global Geopark
With its unique rocks, boulders and cliffs, the Waitaki Whitestone region is set to become New Zealand's first UNESCO global geopark. After four years of work by the Waitaki Whitestone Geopark Trust… Audio
Snow buses? More like no buses
A Queenstown ski field won't send buses into town for part of the day due to the risk of traffic gridlock.
Hit hard by Covid-19, i-SITEs still have a place, tourism industry says
Pre-Covid-19, there were more than 80 i-SITEs dotted around the country, but the pandemic hit them hard, and not all survived. But tourism leaders say they're still important.
Tourism industry says i-site visitor centres are still needed
The tourism industry says i-site visitor centres still have an important role to play, despite the ease of accessing information online. Pre-Covid, there were more than 80 centres dotted around the… Audio
Ohakune happy with news of new ski operators at Mt Ruapehu
After years of Covid disruption, a poor snow season and uncertainty around the future of Mt Ruapehu's ski fields, people in the North Island town of Ohakune have something to smile about.
They're… Audio
Supreme Court gives green light to Auckland Council's hotel bed tax
The council is a step closer to reinstating its controversial hotel bed tax after the Supreme Court ruled in its favour.
New Ruapehu ski field owners racing to climax in bidding war
The Ruapehu mayor says a deal is close to being settled on who will be taking over Ruapehu ski fields. Audio
