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Friday 26 June 2026
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Govt sets industry course with Tourism Policy Statement
25 Jun 2026   /

Govt sets industry course with Tourism Policy Statement

Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston unveils the keenly awaited plan, which aims to provide a long-term roadmap for growing NZ’s visitor economy.

Rival bidder emerges with higher offer for Tourism Holdings
25 Jun 2026   /

Rival bidder emerges with higher offer for Tourism Holdings

Craggy Range reigns supreme with hat-trick of Hospitality NZ awards…
25 Jun 2026   / /

Craggy Range reigns supreme with hat-trick of Hospitality NZ awards…

…as TECNZ reveals its shortlist for the 2026 Tourism Export Awards
25 Jun 2026   /

…as TECNZ reveals its shortlist for the 2026 Tourism Export Awards


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News

China visa waiver trial delivers $215m boost in six months – govt
25 Jun 2026   / /

China visa waiver trial delivers $215m boost in six months – govt

South Island Operations Manager (Contractor Engagement)
25 Jun 2026   /

South Island Operations Manager (Contractor Engagement)

Thursday 24 June
25 Jun 2026  

Thursday 24 June

Wednesday Letter: Hospitality is under pressure but also adapting, investing and innovating
24 Jun 2026   /

Wednesday Letter: Hospitality is under pressure but also adapting, investing and innovating

Hanmer Springs claims NZ’s first snow room with new wellness experience
24 Jun 2026   /

Hanmer Springs claims NZ’s first snow room with new wellness experience

DoubleTree, Experience Collective, JW Marriott leaders recognised at Hospitality NZ awards…
24 Jun 2026   /

DoubleTree, Experience Collective, JW Marriott leaders recognised at Hospitality NZ awards…

Briefs

25 Jun 2026   /

China Eastern boosting Shanghai-Auckland-Buenos Aires service

24 Jun 2026   /

Auckland Airport braces for early school holiday exodus

24 Jun 2026   /

DOC, Ngāi Tahu launch new marine reserves 

24 Jun 2026   /

Wānaka search for tourist earns top NZSAR award

24 Jun 2026   /

Fuel supply chain operating smoothly – MBIE

23 Jun 2026   /

EVT claims AI first for Aus, NZ hotel group

Opinion

Wednesday Letter: Hospitality is under pressure but also adapting, investing and innovating
24 Jun 2026   /

Wednesday Letter: Hospitality is under pressure but also adapting, investing and innovating

Wednesday Letter: Business events are more than just delegate spend – it’s time politicians recognised that
17 Jun 2026   /

Wednesday Letter: Business events are more than just delegate spend – it’s time politicians recognised that

Perspectives: Space tourism is taking off while legal safeguards lag far behind
12 Jun 2026   /

Perspectives: Space tourism is taking off while legal safeguards lag far behind

Investment & Funding

RTNZ calls for nationwide accommodation levy to fund tourism
23 Jun 2026   /

RTNZ calls for nationwide accommodation levy to fund tourism

Sharp fall in IVL funding for TNZ due to switch to more supply-side support – Upston
19 Jun 2026   / /

Sharp fall in IVL funding for TNZ due to switch to more supply-side support – Upston

MEETINGS: Upston signals bigger role for business events in new national events strategy
18 Jun 2026   /

MEETINGS: Upston signals bigger role for business events in new national events strategy

People

On the Job: New boutique hotel group GM, appointments at Air NZ, NZICC… and more!
19 Jun 2026   /

On the Job: New boutique hotel group GM, appointments at Air NZ, NZICC… and more!

EVT’s LyLo bolsters leadership, preps further growth for flashpacker brand
17 Jun 2026   /

EVT’s LyLo bolsters leadership, preps further growth for flashpacker brand

Dame Jenny Shipley appointed Waitangi National Trust chair
16 Jun 2026  

Dame Jenny Shipley appointed Waitangi National Trust chair

Corporate & Results

Rival bidder emerges with higher offer for Tourism Holdings
25 Jun 2026   /

Rival bidder emerges with higher offer for Tourism Holdings

SkyCity settles Adelaide casino probe with A$21m penalty, governance changes
19 Jun 2026   /

SkyCity settles Adelaide casino probe with A$21m penalty, governance changes

Polynesian Spa strong but tougher trading at Rainbow’s End – Rangatira
16 Jun 2026   /

Polynesian Spa strong but tougher trading at Rainbow’s End – Rangatira

Sustainability

NZ tourism operators struggling to turn green goals into action – research
18 Jun 2026   /

NZ tourism operators struggling to turn green goals into action – research

Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari tops global biodiversity credit sales
11 Jun 2026   /

Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari tops global biodiversity credit sales

NZICC achieves NZ first with EarthCheck Silver certification
9 Jun 2026   /

NZICC achieves NZ first with EarthCheck Silver certification

Environment

New industry alliance backs urgent reform of “broken” conservation system
23 Jun 2026   /

New industry alliance backs urgent reform of “broken” conservation system

NZ tourism operators struggling to turn green goals into action – research
18 Jun 2026   /

NZ tourism operators struggling to turn green goals into action – research

IVL funds $16m in predator control in national parks, wasp wipeout nationwide
17 Jun 2026   /

IVL funds $16m in predator control in national parks, wasp wipeout nationwide

Data

Fuel supply chain operating smoothly – MBIE
24 Jun 2026   /

Fuel supply chain operating smoothly – MBIE

Queenstown Airport forecasts record 785k passengers in Q3
23 Jun 2026  

Queenstown Airport forecasts record 785k passengers in Q3

Weekly hotel results: Will Super Rugby final lift Wellington hospo?
19 Jun 2026   /

Weekly hotel results: Will Super Rugby final lift Wellington hospo?

Research & Reports

NZ tourism operators struggling to turn green goals into action – research
18 Jun 2026   /

NZ tourism operators struggling to turn green goals into action – research

ASB Regional Scoreboard: Tourism helps keep destinations on the podium
16 Jun 2026   /

ASB Regional Scoreboard: Tourism helps keep destinations on the podium

Could Ireland’s tourism model work in NZ? Parliamentary paper explores the differences
15 Jun 2026   / /

Could Ireland’s tourism model work in NZ? Parliamentary paper explores the differences

Campaigns

MEETINGS: “Putting the pedal to the metal” – govt invests $5m in TNZ to boost business events, top markets
18 Jun 2026   / /

MEETINGS: “Putting the pedal to the metal” – govt invests $5m in TNZ to boost business events, top markets

Cardrona Hotel, Ngāi Tahu Tourism, Auckland Airport campaigns win PRINZ Awards  
9 Jun 2026   /

Cardrona Hotel, Ngāi Tahu Tourism, Auckland Airport campaigns win PRINZ Awards  

TNZ targets Chinese family market in winter push
4 Jun 2026   /

TNZ targets Chinese family market in winter push

Government & Politics

Govt sets industry course with Tourism Policy Statement
25 Jun 2026   /

Govt sets industry course with Tourism Policy Statement

Abel Tasman Great Walk access assured for 25 years after land returns to rightful owners
23 Jun 2026   /

Abel Tasman Great Walk access assured for 25 years after land returns to rightful owners

Sharp fall in IVL funding for TNZ due to switch to more supply-side support – Upston
19 Jun 2026   / /

Sharp fall in IVL funding for TNZ due to switch to more supply-side support – Upston

Regulation & Policy

New industry alliance backs urgent reform of “broken” conservation system
23 Jun 2026   /

New industry alliance backs urgent reform of “broken” conservation system

RTNZ calls for nationwide accommodation levy to fund tourism
23 Jun 2026   /

RTNZ calls for nationwide accommodation levy to fund tourism

QLDC reviews freedom camping rules after Wānaka complaints
23 Jun 2026   /

QLDC reviews freedom camping rules after Wānaka complaints

Employment

Stanford expands AEWV English requirements
26 May 2026   /

Stanford expands AEWV English requirements

Govt targets $2.4bn savings, 8.7k public service job cuts
20 May 2026   /

Govt targets $2.4bn savings, 8.7k public service job cuts

Unemployment rate dips to 5.3%
6 May 2026   /

Unemployment rate dips to 5.3%

RTO

RTNZ calls for nationwide accommodation levy to fund tourism
23 Jun 2026   /

RTNZ calls for nationwide accommodation levy to fund tourism

Could Ireland’s tourism model work in NZ? Parliamentary paper explores the differences
15 Jun 2026   / /

Could Ireland’s tourism model work in NZ? Parliamentary paper explores the differences

Budget 2026: DHC welcomes highways, tourism infrastructure funding
29 May 2026   /

Budget 2026: DHC welcomes highways, tourism infrastructure funding

Destination Management

Perspectives: What is ‘de-marketing’ and why are some destinations doing it?
24 Mar 2026   /

Perspectives: What is ‘de-marketing’ and why are some destinations doing it?

DOC’s Nelson signals “more ruthless” approach to prioritising visitor asset management
29 Jan 2026   /

DOC’s Nelson signals “more ruthless” approach to prioritising visitor asset management

DOC shifts from recovery to managing pressure as visitor numbers grow
18 Dec 2025  

DOC shifts from recovery to managing pressure as visitor numbers grow

Training & Education

Govt invests in AI upskilling for small businesses
12 Jun 2026   /

Govt invests in AI upskilling for small businesses

International student enrolments up 11% – ENZ
25 May 2026   /

International student enrolments up 11% – ENZ

Govt launches free resilience training for SMEs
22 May 2026   /

Govt launches free resilience training for SMEs

DOC

DOC, Ngāi Tahu launch new marine reserves 
24 Jun 2026   /

DOC, Ngāi Tahu launch new marine reserves 

Abel Tasman Great Walk access assured for 25 years after land returns to rightful owners
23 Jun 2026   /

Abel Tasman Great Walk access assured for 25 years after land returns to rightful owners

DOC restores access to Kahurangi’s Asbestos Cottage
22 Jun 2026   /

DOC restores access to Kahurangi’s Asbestos Cottage

Tourism New Zealand

TNZ targets 110 conference bids again but value grows to record $253m
23 Jun 2026  

TNZ targets 110 conference bids again but value grows to record $253m

Sharp fall in IVL funding for TNZ due to switch to more supply-side support – Upston
19 Jun 2026   / /

Sharp fall in IVL funding for TNZ due to switch to more supply-side support – Upston

MEETINGS: Upston signals bigger role for business events in new national events strategy
18 Jun 2026   /

MEETINGS: Upston signals bigger role for business events in new national events strategy

Iwi

Abel Tasman Great Walk access assured for 25 years after land returns to rightful owners
23 Jun 2026   /

Abel Tasman Great Walk access assured for 25 years after land returns to rightful owners

Waimangu Volcanic Valley launches Sophia on Lake Rotomahana
23 Jun 2026  

Waimangu Volcanic Valley launches Sophia on Lake Rotomahana

Historic pā reopens with new visitor experience after $2.8m investment
17 Jun 2026   /

Historic pā reopens with new visitor experience after $2.8m investment

Video

…as NZSki lodges fast-track application for $150m+ Remarkables expansion
4 Jun 2026   /

…as NZSki lodges fast-track application for $150m+ Remarkables expansion

Auckland Airport closes ‘tennis courts’ for new domestic jet pier
13 May 2026  

Auckland Airport closes ‘tennis courts’ for new domestic jet pier

Watch: Mauao restoration work begins
5 May 2026   /

Watch: Mauao restoration work begins

Rotorua Mayor Tania Tapsell fronts Robe Rules campaign
14 Apr 2026   /

Rotorua Mayor Tania Tapsell fronts Robe Rules campaign

MetService issues Cyclone Vaianu Red warnings for Coromandel, Great Barrier Island
10 Apr 2026   /

MetService issues Cyclone Vaianu Red warnings for Coromandel, Great Barrier Island

Energy innovation centre stage at Electrify Queenstown 2026
7 Apr 2026   /

Energy innovation centre stage at Electrify Queenstown 2026

Hotels & Hostels

DoubleTree, Experience Collective, JW Marriott leaders recognised at Hospitality NZ awards…
24 Jun 2026   /

DoubleTree, Experience Collective, JW Marriott leaders recognised at Hospitality NZ awards…

EVT claims AI first for Aus, NZ hotel group
23 Jun 2026   /

EVT claims AI first for Aus, NZ hotel group

Safari Group unveils Nelson hotel, apartment project
22 Jun 2026  

Safari Group unveils Nelson hotel, apartment project

Holiday Parks & Camping

QLDC reviews freedom camping rules after Wānaka complaints
23 Jun 2026   /

QLDC reviews freedom camping rules after Wānaka complaints

NPDC seeks operators for Taranaki campgrounds
22 Jun 2026   /

NPDC seeks operators for Taranaki campgrounds

Tauranga council delays review of fatal landslide
19 Jun 2026   /

Tauranga council delays review of fatal landslide

Hospitality & Retail

Craggy Range reigns supreme with hat-trick of Hospitality NZ awards…
25 Jun 2026   / /

Craggy Range reigns supreme with hat-trick of Hospitality NZ awards…

Wednesday Letter: Hospitality is under pressure but also adapting, investing and innovating
24 Jun 2026   /

Wednesday Letter: Hospitality is under pressure but also adapting, investing and innovating

DoubleTree, Experience Collective, JW Marriott leaders recognised at Hospitality NZ awards…
24 Jun 2026   /

DoubleTree, Experience Collective, JW Marriott leaders recognised at Hospitality NZ awards…

Cruise

Cruise Forum: Ministers commit to action plan as industry pushes to rebuild confidence
28 May 2026   /

Cruise Forum: Ministers commit to action plan as industry pushes to rebuild confidence

Global cruise capacity to jump 39% to nearly 50 million passengers by 2037 – report
27 May 2026  

Global cruise capacity to jump 39% to nearly 50 million passengers by 2037 – report

Cruise decline appears to stabilise, as industry calls on NZ to ‘earn its place’
26 May 2026   /

Cruise decline appears to stabilise, as industry calls on NZ to ‘earn its place’

Rail & Ferry

Cook Strait ferry services resume, state of emergency lifted
10 Jun 2026   /

Cook Strait ferry services resume, state of emergency lifted

Cook Strait ferry services cancelled as heavy swells hit Wellington
9 Jun 2026   / /

Cook Strait ferry services cancelled as heavy swells hit Wellington

TAIC investigating Wellington train crash that injured passengers…
8 Jun 2026   /

TAIC investigating Wellington train crash that injured passengers…

Tours

New walking tour showcases 40 years of Auckland street art
3 Jun 2026   /

New walking tour showcases 40 years of Auckland street art

DOC suspends operator’s concession after weather warnings ignored
3 Mar 2026   /

DOC suspends operator’s concession after weather warnings ignored

NZ’s first winery tour by boat to launch in Otago
10 Feb 2026   /

NZ’s first winery tour by boat to launch in Otago

Aviation & Airports

China Eastern boosting Shanghai-Auckland-Buenos Aires service
25 Jun 2026   /

China Eastern boosting Shanghai-Auckland-Buenos Aires service

Auckland Airport braces for early school holiday exodus
24 Jun 2026   /

Auckland Airport braces for early school holiday exodus

Queenstown Airport forecasts record 785k passengers in Q3
23 Jun 2026  

Queenstown Airport forecasts record 785k passengers in Q3

Adventure

ComCom clears Rotorua rafting merger in split decision
22 Jun 2026   /

ComCom clears Rotorua rafting merger in split decision

Two injured after hot air balloon crash at Methven festival launch
19 Jun 2026   /

Two injured after hot air balloon crash at Methven festival launch

AJHBNZ launching world’s highest lift-and-drop ride at Sky Tower
12 Jun 2026   /

AJHBNZ launching world’s highest lift-and-drop ride at Sky Tower

Transport

Fuel supply chain operating smoothly – MBIE
24 Jun 2026   /

Fuel supply chain operating smoothly – MBIE

MEETINGS: Auckland launches unlimited public transport pass for delegates
16 Jun 2026   / /

MEETINGS: Auckland launches unlimited public transport pass for delegates

Jet fuel stocks dip, fuel reserves remain strong – MBIE
9 Jun 2026   /

Jet fuel stocks dip, fuel reserves remain strong – MBIE

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Attractions

Hanmer Springs claims NZ’s first snow room with new wellness experience
24 Jun 2026   /

Hanmer Springs claims NZ’s first snow room with new wellness experience

Waimangu Volcanic Valley launches Sophia on Lake Rotomahana
23 Jun 2026  

Waimangu Volcanic Valley launches Sophia on Lake Rotomahana

Marlborough tourism boost expected from Omaka, Furneaux projects
22 Jun 2026   / /

Marlborough tourism boost expected from Omaka, Furneaux projects

Events

Weekly hotel results: Will Super Rugby final lift Wellington hospo?
19 Jun 2026   /

Weekly hotel results: Will Super Rugby final lift Wellington hospo?

MEETINGS: Upston signals bigger role for business events in new national events strategy
18 Jun 2026   /

MEETINGS: Upston signals bigger role for business events in new national events strategy

Fieldays, Global Games lead nominations for NZEA’s New Zealand Event Awards
15 Jun 2026   /

Fieldays, Global Games lead nominations for NZEA’s New Zealand Event Awards

Awards

Craggy Range reigns supreme with hat-trick of Hospitality NZ awards…
25 Jun 2026   / /

Craggy Range reigns supreme with hat-trick of Hospitality NZ awards…

…as TECNZ reveals its shortlist for the 2026 Tourism Export Awards
25 Jun 2026   /

…as TECNZ reveals its shortlist for the 2026 Tourism Export Awards

DoubleTree, Experience Collective, JW Marriott leaders recognised at Hospitality NZ awards…
24 Jun 2026   /

DoubleTree, Experience Collective, JW Marriott leaders recognised at Hospitality NZ awards…

Luxury & Lodges

Billionaire Foley snaps up luxury Eichardt’s Private Hotel
5 Jun 2026   /

Billionaire Foley snaps up luxury Eichardt’s Private Hotel

Lodge, spa resort, alpine hotel opportunity come to market
2 Jun 2026   /

Lodge, spa resort, alpine hotel opportunity come to market

Luxury high-country trail opens across Canterbury stations
26 May 2026   /

Luxury high-country trail opens across Canterbury stations

Conferences & Conventions

Wednesday Letter: Hospitality is under pressure but also adapting, investing and innovating
24 Jun 2026   /

Wednesday Letter: Hospitality is under pressure but also adapting, investing and innovating

HNZ26: Industry converges on Rotorua for Hospitality New Zealand conference
23 Jun 2026   /

HNZ26: Industry converges on Rotorua for Hospitality New Zealand conference

TNZ targets 110 conference bids again but value grows to record $253m
23 Jun 2026  

TNZ targets 110 conference bids again but value grows to record $253m

Venues

MEETINGS: BEIA eyes growth for flagship event after successful NZICC debut
22 Jun 2026   / /

MEETINGS: BEIA eyes growth for flagship event after successful NZICC debut

Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre unveils major expansion
19 Jun 2026  

Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre unveils major expansion

MEETINGS: BEIA commits flagship event to NZICC for next three years
17 Jun 2026   / /

MEETINGS: BEIA commits flagship event to NZICC for next three years

Culture

New walking tour showcases 40 years of Auckland street art
3 Jun 2026   /

New walking tour showcases 40 years of Auckland street art

TAU’s Auckland Live rolls out NZ Music Month programme
29 Apr 2026   /

TAU’s Auckland Live rolls out NZ Music Month programme

Historic building damaged by vandals – DOC
27 Feb 2026   /

Historic building damaged by vandals – DOC

Sport

Weekly hotel results: Will Super Rugby final lift Wellington hospo?
19 Jun 2026   /

Weekly hotel results: Will Super Rugby final lift Wellington hospo?

Perspectives: Inflation, immigration fears threaten to dampen US benefits from FIFA World Cup
11 Jun 2026   /

Perspectives: Inflation, immigration fears threaten to dampen US benefits from FIFA World Cup

RealNZ’s Cardrona to host inaugural Snow League World Challenge with govt backing…
4 Jun 2026   / /

RealNZ’s Cardrona to host inaugural Snow League World Challenge with govt backing…

Technology

EVT claims AI first for Aus, NZ hotel group
23 Jun 2026   /

EVT claims AI first for Aus, NZ hotel group

Govt invests in AI upskilling for small businesses
12 Jun 2026   /

Govt invests in AI upskilling for small businesses

…and launches AI workshops to help operators adapt
11 Jun 2026   /

…and launches AI workshops to help operators adapt

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