Tourism
Tourists came back strong, but now industry faces more travel competition
Tourism New Zealand says the industry's recovery is beginning to plateau after a stronger than expected return.
ChristchurchNZ head defends cost of city rebranding exercise
The head of Christchurch City Council's economic development agency is defending the cost of a new branding campaign saying that the Garden City tag may be past its use by date.
Australian couple cut NZ holiday short due to ferry trouble
An Australian couple have had to cut short their bucket-list New Zealand tour because they can't get on a ferry.
On a campervan tour, twice they've had crossings from the South Island to the North… Audio
Tourism operators facing disrupted Easter
Tourism operators are facing a disrupted Easter with staff shortages, ferry cancellations and travel uncertainty causing more pain after a difficult few years.
Some businesses are turning away… Audio
Northland business desperate for tourists this Easter
Businesses in Northland say this Easter Weekend could be make or break for them, after a run of disasterous weather that kept visitors at bay over summer. Cyclone Hale battered the North in early… Audio
'We're really keen to see visitors' - Hawke's Bay Tourism chief exec
Hawke's Bay businesses say despite a trail of destruction left by Cyclone Gabrielle, their doors are open - and they desperately need support. Audio
Hawke's Bay businesses want holidaymakers back
Images and videos of homes, roads and businesses destroyed by Cyclone Gabrielle are being broadcast to the country daily - leaving potential visitors second guessing a Hawke's Bay holiday.
But the… Audio
Coromandel keen for visitors over Easter weekend
Easter would normally be boom times on the Coromandel Peninsula, a playground for Auckland escapees.
But the indefinite closure of State Highway 25A - a main route to a number of holiday hotspots -… Audio
More Queenstown businesses look to buy worker accommodation
More Queenstown businesses are looking to buy accommodation for their staff, with the rental shortage causing some employees to leave before their first day.
Queenstown Lakes visitors invited to help fund region's climate and conservation goals
Destination Queenstown and Lake Wānaka Tourism have launched community funding platforms.
Easter tramping: Plan ahead and keep an eye on weather
With the long weekend coming up, outdoors author and photographer Shaun Barnett is encouraging people to get out tramping this Easter, but be mindful of preparation. Audio
Tourists encouraged to come back to Hawke's Bay
Hawke's Bay was one of the most affected areas when Cyclone Gabrielle arrived in February. Hawke's Bay Tourism Chief Executive Hamish Saxton talks to Jesse about how visitors can help the region… Audio
Desperate Queenstown renters turn eye to empty houses
People are asking Queenstown real estate agents if they can stay in vacant houses as the rental crisis continues to snowball.
Queenstown council looks to govt for answers as pressure grows for housing action
Queenstown's deputy mayor says the district needs help from the government to solve its housing crisis. Audio
New cruise association chief hopes to sail through tourism recovery
There will soon be a new head for the New Zealand Cruise Association.
Adventure trails and organic garden add X-factor to family farm
In the last few years, Tom O'Brien's Southland farmland has become home to a hand-built bike and hiking track and an organic market garden. Audio
Hundertwasser Art Centre narrowly avoids closure
Cyclone Gabrielle was almost the final nail in the coffin for the $33 million tourist attraction.
Council probe gives helicopters visiting Waiheke, Aotea all-clear
A report has found helicopters buzzing Waiheke Island are not unsafe, overly noisy or breaking the rules.
The Panel with Ed Amon and Nalini Baruch (Part Two)
Wallace and panellists Ed Amon and Nalini Baruch talk to Gisborne farmer and Federated Farmers Meat & Wool chairperson Toby Williams on the mammoth challenge faced by cyclone affected farmers, who… Audio
Tourists lifting mood within hotel property sector as big deals signed
Rebounding international tourism is buoying optimism in the hotel property sector, as prices remain steady.
