Rangatira Investments says its recovering tourism attractions have helped it return a net profit of $20.4m for the year to 31 March 2023, up 122% on the previous 12 months.
Wētā Workshop Unleashed is introducing new languages to its Auckland experience offerings, with Mandarin and Japanese now available.
Revenue jumps by 49% to $183m, “with the reopening of international travel markets a strong contributor to that result”.
Te Pā Tū Rotorua’s summer season has hundreds of visitors through the doors every week with the reintroduction of cruise, but its quieter months are coming with a focus on food events and the returning MICE sector.
The government has invested $51m in the hot pools attraction, which is expected to attract thousands of visitors to the region.
Wētā Workshop, Mediaworks and media agency MBM have teamed up to create New Zealand’s first ever 3D effect digital-out-of-home, or 3DOOH, billboard.
Napier’s Ocean Spa pool and gym complex has reopened to the public after a significant upgrade.
The National Kiwi Hatchery is celebrating 153 new chicks – the most successful on record for any season.
Tourism is expected to be one of the big beneficiaries of Waitaki Whitestone Geopark’s new UNESCO Global Geopark designation.
Kelly Tarlton’s SEA LIFE Aquarium has released a green turtle back into the wild with a waiata and farewell.
Otago Polytechnic Te Pūkenga’s Exhibition has attracted more than 30,000 visitors since it opened in December.
The opening of Wai Ariki Hot Springs and Spa is being hailed as a potential “game changer” for Rotorua’s economy and tourism sector.
King and Gentoo penguins created colourful painted artworks from their footprints and tail feathers on cardboard taken from used boxes.
Sir Edmund Hillary’s 1950s Antarctic expedition tractor, a giant globe, and other large objects have been removed from Canterbury Museum before its redevelopment.
Napier’s Open Spa will reopen to the public on 15 May following upgrades to facilities, lighting, security, and staff recruitment.
The Te Kaaroro Nature Precinct connects nature, the stars and wildlife and could rival – and complement – the iconic Hamilton Gardens.
Auckland War Memorial Museum is marking 25 years of its online Cenotaph initiative, which captures the history and stories of those who served in the New Zealand military.
Privately-owned sculpture park Gibbs Farm will open to celebrate a special charity event this month with the Child Cancer Foundation.
Christchurch Adventure Park says it is “disappointed” in the Court of Appeal decision to uphold a High Court ruling that found the operator’s chairlift helped spread the 2017 Port Hills fires.
A shared entranceway between Hamilton Zoo and the Waiwhakareke Natural Heritage Park is now open to visitors.
With Tourism Waitaki ending, the local council is considering bringing in an operator to help grow its popular attraction.
Te Manuka Tūtahi marae in Whakatāne will no longer offer tourist experiences as it refocuses on providing events of significance at its Mataatua Wharenui.
The future of Wellington Museum could be on shaky ground after the building that houses it is set to be issued with an Earthquake-Prone Building notice.
KPMG was engaged to scope interest in the youth and adventure-focused coach business.
The Ropes & Thrills Rotorua attraction, set to launch in November 2023, is a prime investment opportunity for those looking to take advantage of New Zealand’s growing tourism industry.
After an eventful first year, the attraction is ready to take the next step in its growth plans.
Te Papa has marked its 25th anniversary with a new strategy comprising Māori storytelling, human relationships and the environment as its three core priorities.
Marlborough District Council is dissolving the Marlborough Heritage Trust and taking over its operations from 31 March.
Singer Ed Sheeran surprised guests with an impromptu performance at Matamata’s Hobbiton Movie Set.
Te Puia and other New Zealand attractions have taken the travel spotlight after featuring on ABC News’ Good Morning America.
Bay of Islands Vintage Railway will unveil its fully-restored steam train over the upcoming Anniversary Weekend.
A new cultural and heritage attraction near Fox Glacier and the Wekeka township is now open to visitors.
Rotorua Agrodome has added a popular film and TV star to its attraction, who goes by Shaun the sheep.
Wētā Workshop’s modelling talents have been put to use as part of efforts to protect kauri from pests and diseases such as dieback.
Hamilton Zoo is closing for three days next week while roadworks are completed outside the entrance.
ZipTrek Ecotours’ Locals Day annual fundraiser has raised $7,225 for Sustainable Queenstown.
Pūkaha National Wildlife Centre is releasing six young yellow-crowned kākāriki back into the wild today.
The chief executive of one of Rotorua’s most popular attractions discusses staff retention and attraction in the current challenging environment.
A Department of Conservation fund partly used to protect at-risk cultural heritage sites and maintain visitor infrastructure is now open for applications.
SkyCity Entertainment Group Limited has entered into an agreement with two of its existing United States private placement holders to secure additional financing.
Tourism Holdings Limited expects its New Zealand tourism division to return positive earnings this fiscal year after two years of losses.
Operators say good weather and the return of cruise contribute to the best customer numbers since Covid began.
Spider monkeys have returned to Orana Wildlife Park at Christchurch in a newly-renovated habitat.
Kiwi Water Park on Lake Dunstan has the go-ahead to operate over summer, following approval from Land Information New Zealand.
A new memorial honouring the outstanding courage of Police and members of the public has opened at the Royal New Zealand Police College’s lower grounds near Porirua.
A good first winter helps Ōpuke Thermal Pools & Spa – partially owned by NZSki – put the pandemic behind it.
Historic battle site Te Pakanga o Ōhaeawai near Kaikohe in Northland has opened to the public after a $1.79m restoration project.
Tansy Tompkins has been appointed chief executive at Wellington Cable Car.
Māori cultural performances are back at Auckland War Memorial Museum after being suspended due to Covid.
The increased funding will support critical programmes as the popular attraction gears up for recovery.
