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Destination: Digital, Aotearoa’s only dedicated tourism marketing conference, returns for 2023 
22 Sep 2023   /

Destination: Digital, Aotearoa’s only dedicated tourism marketing conference, returns for 2023 

The digital revolution in the tourism industry continues to accelerate — and success in meeting the needs of tomorrow’s traveller relies on our ability to embrace innovation and seize the opportunities that lie ahead.


AJ Hackett Bungy to host world record attempt
21 Sep 2023  

AJ Hackett Bungy to host world record attempt

AJ Hackett Bungy Auckland will host a world record attempt for the most jumps in 24 hours.


…while Auckland Airport passengers to be 90% of pre-Covid during holidays
20 Sep 2023   /

…while Auckland Airport passengers to be 90% of pre-Covid during holidays

About 15,000 travellers are expected to depart from Auckland Airport’s international terminal on Saturday 23 September, the first day of the school holidays, making it the busiest day of the school holiday period. 


Artweek In The City an Auckland affair
19 Sep 2023   /

Artweek In The City an Auckland affair

Art is returning to Auckland CBD as part of Heart of the City’s Artweek In The City event next month.


An Operator’s View: XPO Exhibitions’ Rebecca Stewart
18 Sep 2023   /

An Operator’s View: XPO Exhibitions’ Rebecca Stewart

Events have made a strong recovery but it’s been a battle for the business, which saw off Covid and then fought in court to save an Auckland icon.


Explore snaps up Auckland services after Fullers360 pulls out
18 Sep 2023   /

Explore snaps up Auckland services after Fullers360 pulls out

Ferry and tourism operator Explore Group will take over Auckland’s Bayswater and Birkenhead / Te Onewa Northcote Point ferry routes from 1 October 2023.


Fullers360 raises wages for skippers, deckhands
18 Sep 2023  

Fullers360 raises wages for skippers, deckhands

Fullers360 is raising wages for its deckhands and skippers in the second pay increases this year.


NZICC appoints international sales manager
13 Sep 2023   /

NZICC appoints international sales manager

The New Zealand International Convention Centre has appointed Loryn Blaikie as international sales manager.


AirAsia X teams up with Auckland Marathon
13 Sep 2023  

AirAsia X teams up with Auckland Marathon

AirAsia X has signed on with the Auckland Marathon as the official airline partner for this year’s event.


Auckland asks for national stadium proposals
12 Sep 2023   /

Auckland asks for national stadium proposals

Auckland Council is asking for proposals for a “world class future-proof multi-purpose main stadium”.


THL moving to new Māngere site
8 Sep 2023  

THL moving to new Māngere site

THL will soon open a new permanent branch at Auckland’s Māngere at a site currently occupied by Villa Maria’s Auckland operations.


Auckland Airport loses infrastructure boss to KiwiRail
5 Sep 2023   /

Auckland Airport loses infrastructure boss to KiwiRail

Auckland Airport’s chief infrastructure officer, André Lovatt, has resigned after more than five years with the company to take up a similar role at KiwiRail.


SkyCity share price dives
5 Sep 2023  

SkyCity share price dives

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DIA seeks suspension of SkyCity casino licence
4 Sep 2023   /

DIA seeks suspension of SkyCity casino licence

The action comes after a complaint from a former customer, who gambled at SkyCity Auckland.


Auckland Council raises $833m from airport shares sale
4 Sep 2023  

Auckland Council raises $833m from airport shares sale

Auckland Council has sold 7% of shares in Auckland International Airport Limited for an average of $8.11 per share, bringing in around $833m.


EcoZip launches $15k scholarships
1 Sep 2023   /

EcoZip launches $15k scholarships

EcoZip Adventures has launched two $15,000 per annum scholarships for students from Waiheke Island and Kaikōura.


Hauraki Gulf protection bill passes first reading
31 Aug 2023   /

Hauraki Gulf protection bill passes first reading

A bill to protect the Hauraki Gulf has passed its first reading in parliament.


BNZ wins naming rights to Auckland Lantern, Diwali festivals
31 Aug 2023   /

BNZ wins naming rights to Auckland Lantern, Diwali festivals

The Auckland Lantern Festival and Diwali Festival have established a new naming rights sponsorship agreement with BNZ.


Te Huia passenger numbers, satisfaction hit new highs
30 Aug 2023   /

Te Huia passenger numbers, satisfaction hit new highs

Passenger numbers on the Te Huia train between Hamilton and Auckland hit a high in August despite major disruptions to the service in July.


Sofitel Auckland to reopen refurbished on 1 Sept
28 Aug 2023  

Sofitel Auckland to reopen refurbished on 1 Sept

The Sofitel Auckland is reopening on 1 September after extensive refurbishments to the 90-room hotel’s lobby and meeting space.


World Cup rail success highlights benefits – govt
28 Aug 2023  

World Cup rail success highlights benefits – govt

Trains delivered more than 173,000 patrons travelling to FIFA Women’s World Cup games in Auckland and Wellington, demonstrating the benefits of commuter rail, according to the government.


Enterprise invests $20m in NZ for 500 new rentals, GO Rentals gets boost
25 Aug 2023   /

Enterprise invests $20m in NZ for 500 new rentals, GO Rentals gets boost

Enterprise Holdings is investing more than $20m to add 500 new vehicles to New Zealand’s rental fleet.


Great Barrier visitor levy consultation wraps
25 Aug 2023   /

Great Barrier visitor levy consultation wraps

The Aotea Great Barrier Island community board has wrapped up community consultation on a plan to introduce a visitor levy.


…with Auckland Airport also reporting jump in revenue, underlying profit
24 Aug 2023  

…with Auckland Airport also reporting jump in revenue, underlying profit

International seat capacity recovered to 90% of pre-pandemic levels, and domestic to 89%.


Tourism recovery, major events lift SkyCity results beyond pre-Covid
23 Aug 2023  

Tourism recovery, major events lift SkyCity results beyond pre-Covid

However, its reported net profit was only $8m after nearly $100m in provisions and impairments over the SkyCity Adelaide probe.


Allpress Espresso founder looks to tourism to drive Waiheke Island venture
23 Aug 2023   /

Allpress Espresso founder looks to tourism to drive Waiheke Island venture

Michael Allpress plans to turn his olive oil business into a visitor destination on Waiheke Island.


Tourism to benefit from new Hauraki Gulf plan – WWF
23 Aug 2023  

Tourism to benefit from new Hauraki Gulf plan – WWF

WWF New Zealand says tourism is a potential beneficiary of new legislation to protect and restore the Hauraki Gulf.


Auckland Museum promotes Reeves to CEO
22 Aug 2023   /

Auckland Museum promotes Reeves to CEO

Reeves, who is the director of collections and research at Auckland Museum, has been interim chief executive since the departure of Dr David Gaimster in June.


FIFA Women’s World Cup’s NZ matches attract 700k+
22 Aug 2023   /

FIFA Women’s World Cup’s NZ matches attract 700k+

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Ferry cuts prove need for harbour crossing options – Bike Auckland
21 Aug 2023   /

Ferry cuts prove need for harbour crossing options – Bike Auckland

Fullers360’s plans to cut back its key Auckland services underscore the importance of having more options for harbour crossings, says Bike Auckland.


Fullers cuts ferry services to focus on crew training
18 Aug 2023   /

Fullers cuts ferry services to focus on crew training

Fullers360 is making further cuts to its Auckland Transport services for up to 18 months as it doubles down on staff training programme.


FIFA Women’s World Cup: “Massive boost” for NZ tourism finishes on Auckland high…
16 Aug 2023   /

FIFA Women’s World Cup: “Massive boost” for NZ tourism finishes on Auckland high…

Total attendance across NZ’s host cities is expected to top 700,000.


ACB secures 148 business events worth $64m
16 Aug 2023  

ACB secures 148 business events worth $64m

The Auckland Convention Bureau says it has secured 148 new business events through to 2027, resulting in an estimated economic impact of $64.4m.


NZICC costs increase by $255m, completion in Dec 2024 – Fletcher
16 Aug 2023  

NZICC costs increase by $255m, completion in Dec 2024 – Fletcher

Fletcher Building has set aside another $255m to complete SkyCity Entertainment’s New Zealand International Convention Centre and Hobson Street Hotel in Auckland.


More than 665k attend NZ World Cup matches
15 Aug 2023   /

More than 665k attend NZ World Cup matches

More than 665,000 people have attended matches at the FIFA Women’s World Cup’s four host cities, including 297,405 at Eden Park.


Auckland to see $350k boost from science conference
15 Aug 2023  

Auckland to see $350k boost from science conference

Around 200 chemical engineers and scientists will converge on the Hilton Auckland in October for the Chemeca 2023 conference.


LyLo finalist in NZ design awards
15 Aug 2023   /

LyLo finalist in NZ design awards

The creators behind LyLo Auckland have been nominated as a finalist in three categories at the Designers Institute of New Zealand’s Best Design Awards.


Amway China returns with 10k staff in $40m incentive boost
14 Aug 2023   /

Amway China returns with 10k staff in $40m incentive boost

The arrivals, spread over three months, will stay in Auckland, Queenstown, and also visit Rotorua and Aoraki Mount Cook.


MOTAT turns to tree-based biofuels for steam tram
11 Aug 2023   /

MOTAT turns to tree-based biofuels for steam tram

MOTAT is trialling tree-based biofuels to power one of its steam trams.


Revenue tops pre-Covid for Fullers360 owner, but so do costs leading to loss
10 Aug 2023   /

Revenue tops pre-Covid for Fullers360 owner, but so do costs leading to loss

The company’s international patronage will be back to pre-Covid levels by October, says Souter Holdings Fullers.


Hauraki Gulf protection plan welcomed
10 Aug 2023   /

Hauraki Gulf protection plan welcomed

Conservation and environment groups have welcomed the government’s plan to nearly triple the Hauraki Gulf protection area with 19 new marine protection areas.


Cannabis museum to reopen in Auckland
10 Aug 2023  

Cannabis museum to reopen in Auckland

Whakamana Cannabis Museum says it has secured a site at the city’s Hopetoun Alpha building.


Govt triples Hauraki Gulf protection area
9 Aug 2023  

Govt triples Hauraki Gulf protection area

The government is nearly tripling the Hauraki Gulf protection area with 19 new marine protection areas.


International visitors 20% of World Cup tickets at Eden Park
8 Aug 2023   /

International visitors 20% of World Cup tickets at Eden Park

Almost a fifth of all FIFA Women’s World Cup ticket sales at Eden Park are to international visitors, according to Tātaki Auckland Unlimited.


Auckland Harbour Bridge cycling, walking in second crossing pick
7 Aug 2023  

Auckland Harbour Bridge cycling, walking in second crossing pick

The government’s preferred Auckland harbour transport proposal will include cycling and walking options across the existing bridge.


Auckland Airport begins foundation tests for new terminal
7 Aug 2023  

Auckland Airport begins foundation tests for new terminal

Auckland Airport says its proposed new domestic terminal is in the final stages of design and foundation testing.


Auckland Nesuto Stadium Hotel up for sale
7 Aug 2023   /

Auckland Nesuto Stadium Hotel up for sale

Auckland’s 244-room Nesuto Stadium Hotel and Apartments is up for sale.


Auckland hospo portfolio sells for $21m
2 Aug 2023  

Auckland hospo portfolio sells for $21m

Good Spirits Hospitality is selling its portfolio of nine venues for $20.7m to another hospitality operator, Brew On Quay.


First Taurikura Initiative cohort celebrates completion
2 Aug 2023   /

First Taurikura Initiative cohort celebrates completion

Tourism and hospitality businesses from Waiheke Island and Aotea Great Barrier Island have celebrated completing the Taurikura Initiative.


Auckland attracts 170k for FIFA matches
1 Aug 2023   /

Auckland attracts 170k for FIFA matches

Close to 170,000 people have attended FIFA Women’s World Cup matches at Auckland’s Eden Park to date, according to the latest figures.