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The George’s new look
After six weeks with the renovators in, the wraps come off the new look at Christchurch's The George and 50 Bistro on Friday 4 August. And three events in the…
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Spa opening marks new milestone for Rotorua lakefront
Rotorua’s newly transformed lakefront marks another milestone with the opening after six years of development of Wai Ariki Hot Springs and Spa. The luxury wellness spa, which is grounded in…
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Bamboo bikes spring up at Auckland hotel
One of Auckland's newest hotels, voco Auckland City Centre, yesterday upped its eco-friendly game by launching a fleet of bamboo bikes for guests to use. The unique-looking bikes could be…
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The New Zealand tourism industry is reconnecting to the world with three events in April 2022
Now the borders are reopening, tourism operators are gearing up and reconnecting to their international audience. TRENZ Connect Online is a series of three events to be held this month…
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The trans-Tasman travel bubble is coming. Here’s what your clients need to know
If there’s one thing we learned in New Zealand in the last year, it’s that the good tourism stuff sells out fast. Last year, with international visitors unable to come,…
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Novotel Christchurch Airport to open this month
More than 3.5 tonnes of food and over 2000 bottles of South Island wine are part of the preparations for the opening of the $80 million Novotel Christchurch Airport. The…
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Hurunui Tourism celebrates new milestone
Hurunui’s role as a key destination has gained further recognition with Hurunui Tourism being approved as a regional tourism organisation, on the same footing as such industry peers as Christchurch…
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NZ Music Month 2019
NZ Music Month is in full swing and is dedicated to celebrating music from New Zealand and the exceptional people who make it. From humble beginnings as a period of…
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Christchurch is open for business.
The city has risen, strong and united since the tragic Mosque shootings. We've been amazed and heartened by the coming together of our community during this awful time, to support…
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State Highway 1 reopens north of Kaikoura
Image: Christchurch NZ Heading north of Kaikoura or south from Blenheim? You no longer have to detour during daylight hours, with State Highway 1 (SH1) re-opening on the afternoon of…
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Tourism New Zealand brings Koreans Pure New Zealand Charm
New Zealand is becoming a favourite destination for travellers from the Republic of Korea, and New Zealand Tourism is looking to capitalise on the trend with a new Pure New…
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Bryce Dallas Howard showcases New Zealand in the U.S.
Hollywood heavyweight Bryce Dallas Howard is spreading her love for New Zealand as the newest voice for New Zealand tourism Stateside. The star of Pete’s Dragon and Jurassic World has teamed up…
Read MoreChinese luxury travellers increasingly looking for customised travel
Specific, tailor-made itineraries are rapidly gaining traction among China’s luxury travellers, with the demography becoming better travelled, more globally-oriented, and more plugged-in to the gamut of products available and motivated…
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North Island road trips tempting Aussies across the ditch
Road trips that show off large parts of the central and upper North Island in all their splendour are the latest adventures to tempt Australians travellers across the ditch. A…
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TECNZ CEO Steps Down
Tourism Export Council of New Zealand’s (TECNZ) CEO Lesley Immink has stepped down from the role in order to pursue a career in politics. TECNZ chairman Martin Horgan said Lesley…
Read MoreTourism in New Zealand unaffected by Kaikoura’s November 2016 earthquake.
Kaikoura is open for business, including the world-renowned Whale Watch, eco-tourism/wildlife attractions, shops, and accommodation. Key points: Kaikoura is a small community approximately 2 ½ hours’ drive north of Christchurch…
Read MoreNew Zealand Tourism Infrastructure to Receive $178m Boost
New Zealand's Tourism Minister Paula Bennett recently announced a new $102m Tourism Infrastructure Fund, launched alongside $76m in new funding for the Department of Conservation (DOC). Speaking from this year’s…
Read MoreNew Alpine Pacific Touring Route Showcases Kaikoura & North Canterbury
Tourists wanting to explore New Zealand’s northern Canterbury region are being encouraged to set aside some time on their New Zealand journey to leisurely explore the new Alpine Pacific Touring…
Read MoreInternational Tour Escorts No Longer Need NZ Work Visas
Immigration New Zealand has recently scrapped the work visa requirement for international tour escorts. The changes, which were effective from late May, mean that tour escorts will be able to…
Read MoreNew Zealand achieves unprecedented profile in Chinese reality TV show
More than 400 million viewers across China have been glued to season two of Chinese reality show Dad, where are we going?, which featured 217 minutes of celebrities travelling around New…
Read MoreAir Force Museum Venue Becomes Champion Canterbury Business Awards Finalist
The New Zealand Air Force Museum, together with its partner Vbase, has been recognised as a Tourism/Hospitality Finalist in the 2014 Champion Canterbury Business Awards. The partnership between the popular,…
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