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Angling season expected to attract 13k internationals – Fish & Game
2 Oct 2023  

Angling season expected to attract 13k internationals – Fish & Game

Around 13,000 international anglers are expected during the fishing season, according to Fish & Game New Zealand.


Asia focus for off-peak arrivals – TNZ
28 Sep 2023  

Asia focus for off-peak arrivals – TNZ

Tourism New Zealand says Asia is a priority to help drive more off-peak visitors to New Zealand.


Biosecurity NZ boosts staffing during holidays
22 Sep 2023   /

Biosecurity NZ boosts staffing during holidays

Biosecurity New Zealand is deploying 20 additional staff at Auckland Airport during the coming school holiday period to increase capacity and speed up border processing.


International visitor return strengthens economy – govt
21 Sep 2023   /

International visitor return strengthens economy – govt

The return of international visitors is helping to improve New Zealand’s economy and shrink the current account deficit, according to Finance Minister Grant Robertson.


UNWTO: “Remarkable” recovery for international tourism
20 Sep 2023   /

UNWTO: “Remarkable” recovery for international tourism

International tourism has continued its strong recovery from the pandemic with arrival numbers reaching 84% of pre-pandemic levels between January and July 2023.


US visitor numbers outpace pre-Covid
13 Sep 2023   / /

US visitor numbers outpace pre-Covid

Overseas visitor numbers from the United States to New Zealand in July have outpaced even pre-Covid 2019, possibly due to the FIFA Women’s World Cup, according to Stats NZ.


Visitor arrivals full recovery by 2025 – TECNZ
29 Aug 2023   /

Visitor arrivals full recovery by 2025 – TECNZ

International visitor arrivals will reach close to 3.9 million in the year to June 2025, says the association’s latest forecast.


Westland visitor spend growth tops country in strong West Coast recovery – DWC
16 Aug 2023   /

Westland visitor spend growth tops country in strong West Coast recovery – DWC

Visitor spend in the West Coast’s Westland District increased by 96% over the year to the June 2023 quarter – the strongest growth of any region, according to Development West Coast.


June international arrivals 84% of pre-Covid
15 Aug 2023   /

June international arrivals 84% of pre-Covid

Overseas visitor arrivals rose to 178,400 in the June 2023 month, more than double the 83,800 recorded for the same month last year.


Tourism supporting demand in subdued environment – Westpac
10 Aug 2023   /

Tourism supporting demand in subdued environment – Westpac

Tourism is one of the bright spots for New Zealand’s economy in an otherwise muted environment, says Westpac.


50 years for General Travel, full recovery imminent
4 Aug 2023   /

50 years for General Travel, full recovery imminent

One of NZ’s longest-established inbounders expects to be back at pre-Covid business levels this summer.


By the numbers: Cooks, chefs top work visas for tourism, hospo
1 Aug 2023   /

By the numbers: Cooks, chefs top work visas for tourism, hospo

Immigration New Zealand has approved close to 18,000 Accredited Employer Work Visas and 312,000 visitor visas, according to the latest immigration figures.


Biosecurity Week: Seizures climb as visitor numbers recover
26 Jul 2023   /

Biosecurity Week: Seizures climb as visitor numbers recover

Biosecurity New Zealand says the number of border seizures it is making has climbed sharply in the aftermath of the pandemic and as events such as the FIFA Women’s World Cup attracts visitors.


Operators in “very competitive fight” for Kiwis, Australian visitors – survey
19 Jul 2023   /

Operators in “very competitive fight” for Kiwis, Australian visitors – survey

Operators will need to be on their game this spring and summer as competition heats up for Kiwi and Australian visitors.


China: Long way to go as monthly visitors hit 30% of pre-Covid
17 Jul 2023   /

China: Long way to go as monthly visitors hit 30% of pre-Covid

The Chinese market is running at about 30% of pre-Covid, according to Stats NZ’s latest travel and migration numbers.


May international visitor arrivals 73% of pre-Covid – Stats NZ
13 Jul 2023   /

May international visitor arrivals 73% of pre-Covid – Stats NZ

International visitor arrivals to New Zealand in May 2023 recovered to 73% of the same month in pre-Covid 2019, according to the latest travel figures from Stats NZ.


More than 600k visitors expected over winter – govt
14 Jun 2023   /

More than 600k visitors expected over winter – govt

This is more than 83% of arrivals seen over winter in pre-Covid 2019.


First year since border easing, international visitors hit 72% of pre-Covid
14 Jun 2023   /

First year since border easing, international visitors hit 72% of pre-Covid

One year after New Zealand’s borders started opening, the country’s major source markets have seen substantial increases in arrivals and are closing in on pre-Covid levels.


Chatham Islands arrivals drop from 2021 high
7 Jun 2023  

Chatham Islands arrivals drop from 2021 high

Visitor arrivals to the Chatham Islands have dropped significantly from their 2021 high.


Govt to stagger rollout of new digital travel declarations across airports
30 May 2023   /

Govt to stagger rollout of new digital travel declarations across airports

The government has decided to phase in its new digital travel declarations system across the country’s international airports, as opposed to implementing it all at once as originally planned.


Pace of tourism rebound slows but more growth expected – Westpac
18 May 2023   /

Pace of tourism rebound slows but more growth expected – Westpac

Westpac economists are forecasting a continued rebound in tourism and hospitality, but the pace has slowed down.


International student visa approvals hit 50% of pre-Covid
16 May 2023   /

International student visa approvals hit 50% of pre-Covid

China and India make up the largest number of applicants and both have a way to go to reach pre-Covid levels.


NZ to see “moderate” growth as travel recovers, fundamentals for APAC tourism strong – report
16 May 2023  

NZ to see “moderate” growth as travel recovers, fundamentals for APAC tourism strong – report

Across APAC, rapid urbanisation, technological advancements and a burgeoning middle class are contributing to the rise in outbound tourism,


China arrivals rise to 17% of pre-Covid, air reconnections to lift momentum
15 May 2023   /

China arrivals rise to 17% of pre-Covid, air reconnections to lift momentum

Visitor numbers from China are expected to pick up over winter, with good growth to be seen by summer.


March overseas visitors almost 80% pre-pandemic
12 May 2023   /

March overseas visitors almost 80% pre-pandemic

International visitor arrivals in March are just shy of an 80% recovery compared to pre-Covid 2019, according to data from Stats NZ.


Visitor economy one bright spot in NZ’s recession gloom – ASB
18 Apr 2023   /

Visitor economy one bright spot in NZ’s recession gloom – ASB

The key Chinese market is only in the early stages of recovery, says the bank.


Feb international visitors reach 64% of pre-Covid
14 Apr 2023   /

Feb international visitors reach 64% of pre-Covid

Overseas visitor arrivals rose to 266,900 in February 2023, up 261,600 from the same month last year because of the border being closed then, according to Stats NZ’s latest travel figures.


Southern regions rise thanks to tourism – ASB
31 Mar 2023   /

Southern regions rise thanks to tourism – ASB

Regions hit hard by the downturn in international tourism during the pandemic have made a strong recovery.


TECNZ lowers 2023 expectations but forecasts faster full recovery
31 Mar 2023   /

TECNZ lowers 2023 expectations but forecasts faster full recovery

Increasing visitor expenditure and longer stays also prompts the association to increase its spending guidance.


Strong visitor demand, food export opportunity brings A380 back to Chch
28 Mar 2023   /

Strong visitor demand, food export opportunity brings A380 back to Chch

“The challenge we have at the moment is capacity meeting demand,” says Emirates’ regional manager in NZ, Chris Lethbridge.


January international visitor arrivals recover to 65% pre-Covid
14 Mar 2023   /

January international visitor arrivals recover to 65% pre-Covid

International visitor arrivals in January 2023 recovered to almost 65% of that seen in the same month in pre-Covid 2020, according to the latest travel figures from Stats NZ.


IVS: Foreign visitor spend accelerates into summer hitting $1.8bn in Dec quarter
3 Mar 2023   /

IVS: Foreign visitor spend accelerates into summer hitting $1.8bn in Dec quarter

International visitor spend is the country’s third highest export for the quarter, says MBIE.


Strong growth expected for Asia Pacific arrivals – PATA
3 Mar 2023   /

Strong growth expected for Asia Pacific arrivals – PATA

Strong annual increases in inbound visitor numbers are expected in Asia Pacific this year, with between 383 million to 713 million international visitor arrivals.


Chinese tour groups are on their way – is NZ ready?
28 Feb 2023   /

Chinese tour groups are on their way – is NZ ready?

Tour groups will soon start arriving in volume but is the country ready to welcome back one of its most important source markets?


Westpac: Chinese visitors to give NZ tourism ‘second wind’
28 Feb 2023   /

Westpac: Chinese visitors to give NZ tourism ‘second wind’

The return of Chinese tourists and students will give New Zealand’s economy a welcome boost this year as domestic demand wanes, says Westpac.


Overseas visitor arrivals climb to 1.4 million in 2022, 37% of pre-Covid peak
16 Feb 2023   /

Overseas visitor arrivals climb to 1.4 million in 2022, 37% of pre-Covid peak

That equates to 36.7% of the 3.89 million seen in the pre-Covid peak year of 2019.


ITOs at sharp end of disruption after wild weather impacts schedules
3 Feb 2023   /

ITOs at sharp end of disruption after wild weather impacts schedules

Inbounders scrambled to rearrange schedules but some overseas visitors had to cancel following Auckland’s floods.


Air NZ passenger numbers hit 1.6 million in December
31 Jan 2023   /

Air NZ passenger numbers hit 1.6 million in December

Air New Zealand recorded 1.607 million passengers for the month of December 2022, a 139.1% rise from the same month in 2021.


New NZ Traveller Declaration will allow better targeting of arrivals – Biosecurity NZ
27 Jan 2023   /

New NZ Traveller Declaration will allow better targeting of arrivals – Biosecurity NZ

Biosecurity NZ says the new digital system will give it an opportunity to send relevant messaging to help improve compliance.


Queenstown recovery gathers pace with international passengers 10% above pre-Covid
24 Jan 2023   /

Queenstown recovery gathers pace with international passengers 10% above pre-Covid

International visitor numbers at Queenstown Airport in December tracked 10% above pre-Covid levels.


Overseas visitor arrivals hit 62% of pre-Covid
20 Jan 2023   /

Overseas visitor arrivals hit 62% of pre-Covid

Overseas visitor arrivals in November 2022 reached 62% of the same month in pre-Covid 2019, according to Stats NZ’s latest travel data.


UNWTO: Global tourism recovery “stronger than expected” but Asia Pacific lags
18 Jan 2023   /

UNWTO: Global tourism recovery “stronger than expected” but Asia Pacific lags

International tourism recovered 63% of pre-pandemic levels last year, with Europe and Middle East in the lead but Asia Pacific lagging.


Oct international visitor arrivals reaches 57% of pre-Covid
12 Dec 2022   /

Oct international visitor arrivals reaches 57% of pre-Covid

Overseas visitor arrivals were 161,631 in the October 2022 month, a 4283% increase compared to the same month last year – when the borders were closed – and recovering to 57% of pre-Covid 2019 figures of 283,834, according to Stats NZ.


2022 tourism recovery to reach 65% of pre-Covid – UNWTO
24 Nov 2022   /

2022 tourism recovery to reach 65% of pre-Covid – UNWTO

Global export revenues from tourism could reach US$1.3tr in 2022, although Asia Pacific’s recovery lags.


Westpac “surprised” at speed of NZ tourism recovery, warns of headwinds
15 Nov 2022   /

Westpac “surprised” at speed of NZ tourism recovery, warns of headwinds

But the bank warns a new Covid wave, the cost of living crisis, and China uncertainty could drag growth.


Aussies drive September arrivals – Stats NZ
15 Nov 2022  

Aussies drive September arrivals – Stats NZ

Overseas visitor arrivals increased in September 2022 but are still below the numbers seen for the same month pre-Covid, according to Stats NZ.


Feedback sought on digital arrival cards, border management
11 Nov 2022   /

Feedback sought on digital arrival cards, border management

The Foreign Affairs Defence and Trade Committee is seeking public feedback on the digitisation of paper arrival cards and other requirements related to border management matters.


New digital arrival card will help tourism – govt
9 Nov 2022   /

New digital arrival card will help tourism – govt

Customs Minister Meka Whaitiri says the online data collection will allow visitors to move seamlessly through the arrivals process.


Napier events attract visitors
9 Nov 2022  

Napier events attract visitors

Pedestrian numbers in Napier have reached their highest numbers since Covid-19, boosted by a range of events over the weekend.


Govt tweaks working holiday visas to help plug shortages as arrivals ramp up for summer
31 Oct 2022   /

Govt tweaks working holiday visas to help plug shortages as arrivals ramp up for summer

Thousands of working holidaymakers on their way to New Zealand will have more flexibility and extended entry rights to help plug labour shortages at Kiwi businesses.