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ASB Classic reports record results, expects more
30 Apr 2024   /

ASB Classic reports record results, expects more

The ASB Classic in Auckland over summer generated record ticket sales, broadcast numbers, and sponsorship deals.


Auckland Airport considering retail bond offer
29 Apr 2024  

Auckland Airport considering retail bond offer

Auckland International Airport Limited says it is considering an offer of fixed rate bonds maturing in November 2030.


World Choir Games opens tickets, 11k participants coming
29 Apr 2024  

World Choir Games opens tickets, 11k participants coming

The event will feature over 11,000 participants from 30 countries and include a global competition, concerts, workshops, and free daytime events across the city.


DOC catches rats on Te Haupa/Saddle Island
26 Apr 2024  

DOC catches rats on Te Haupa/Saddle Island

The Department of Conservation has caught two rats on Te Haupa/Saddle Island north of Auckland following a report of mammalian footprints in the area.


DOC starts work on Fort Takapuna
24 Apr 2024  

DOC starts work on Fort Takapuna

The Department of Conservation says maintenance works, including drainage and roofing, have begun at Fort Takapuna Historic Reserve in Devonport, Auckland.


“Groundbreaking” partnership launched to drive Chinese business travellers
23 Apr 2024   / /

“Groundbreaking” partnership launched to drive Chinese business travellers

The new initiative aims to grow business travel through China Southern Airlines’ daily non-stop service between Auckland and Guangzhou.


Summer events generate $16m for Auckland – TAU
22 Apr 2024   /

Summer events generate $16m for Auckland – TAU

Summer events between December and March generated an overall impact of around $15.7m for Auckland’s economy, according to Tātaki Auckland Unlimited.


Gallery: AJ Hackett Bungy NZ’s EpicShot launch
19 Apr 2024  

Gallery: AJ Hackett Bungy NZ’s EpicShot launch

AJ Hackett Bungy New Zealand invited Tourism Ticker’s Paul Yandall to the launch to industry of its EpicShot camera system at SkyCity’s Sky Tower.


AJ Hackett Bungy NZ, Apple launch EpicShot to industry
18 Apr 2024   /

AJ Hackett Bungy NZ, Apple launch EpicShot to industry

The operator says the system can dramatically cut experience capture costs for operators and allow instant photo and video sharing for customers.


Sichuan Airlines returns to Auckland Airport
18 Apr 2024   /

Sichuan Airlines returns to Auckland Airport

China carrier Sichuan Airlines has touched down in Auckland from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport for the first time since 2020.


Explore invests in services, destinations in turn to organic growth
17 Apr 2024   /

Explore invests in services, destinations in turn to organic growth

The operator ramps up its Auckland offer and continues to invest in Australia as a “superb” peak season draws to a close.


Auckland Airport passengers 90% of pre-Covid…
17 Apr 2024  

Auckland Airport passengers 90% of pre-Covid…

Passenger numbers at Auckland Airport reached 1.69 million in March 2024, up 12% from the previous year and a recovery of 90.4% compared with the same month in pre-Covid 2019.


West Coast operators engage Auckland tourism partners
17 Apr 2024   /

West Coast operators engage Auckland tourism partners

A delegation of West Coast operators has met with tourism partners in Auckland to promote the southern region to key international markets.


Stolen animals returned to reptile park
15 Apr 2024   /

Stolen animals returned to reptile park

An iguana and turtle stolen from Ti Point Reptile park at Leigh, north of Auckland, have been returned to their homes.


Stardome reopening telescope after $680k repairs
10 Apr 2024   /

Stardome reopening telescope after $680k repairs

Stardome Observatory & Planetarium is reopening its EWB Zeiss Telescope to the public on Friday after months of repairs.


Kiwi operators land in US to push Auckland – Queenstown combo
9 Apr 2024   / /

Kiwi operators land in US to push Auckland – Queenstown combo

Around two dozen Kiwi tourism operators from Auckland and Queenstown have landed in the United States to promote a New Zealand ‘combo’ experience.


Industry leaders head to inaugural Pacific Hospitality Forum
9 Apr 2024   /

Industry leaders head to inaugural Pacific Hospitality Forum

Hospitality industry leaders are in Auckland for the inaugural Pacific Hospitality Forum starting today at Cordis Auckland.


AIANZ urges rethink on Auckland Airport upgrade
9 Apr 2024   /

AIANZ urges rethink on Auckland Airport upgrade

The Aviation Industry Association of New Zealand says Auckland Airport’s upgrade plans are “grandiose and unnecessary”.


Eden Park transforms into community market
8 Apr 2024  

Eden Park transforms into community market

Eden Park’s carpark has played host to a “vibrant community marketplace” on Sunday.


Weekly hotel results: Auckland falls furthest, with signs of wider weakness
5 Apr 2024   /

Weekly hotel results: Auckland falls furthest, with signs of wider weakness

Occupancy across Auckland’s hotel market fell sharply as summer ended and autumn took hold, according to figures from STR.


Auckland Stadiums sees 220k visitors
5 Apr 2024   /

Auckland Stadiums sees 220k visitors

More than 220,000 visitors flowed into Auckland Stadiums’ three venues, Go Media Stadium Mt Smart, Western Springs Stadium, and North Harbour Stadium.


TAU head of major events Chris Simpson resigns
4 Apr 2024   /

TAU head of major events Chris Simpson resigns

Chris Simpson is resigning from his role as head of major events at Tātaki Auckland Unlimited.


Auckland Rose Park Hotel wins 4-star Qualmark rating

Auckland Rose Park Hotel wins 4-star Qualmark rating

Auckland Rose Park Hotel has received a 4-star accreditation from Qualmark after conducting multi-million dollar refurbishment and upgrades.


John Kirwan, Mark Francis venture jumps OIO hurdle for NZ’s first surf park attraction
28 Mar 2024   /

John Kirwan, Mark Francis venture jumps OIO hurdle for NZ’s first surf park attraction

The proposal to develop the world’s first heated surf wave pool attraction secures consent to acquire Auckland land.


Explore Group connecting “iconic” Waiheke vineyard
27 Mar 2024   /

Explore Group connecting “iconic” Waiheke vineyard

Explore Group has launched a direct ferry service to the Man O’ War Vineyard on Waiheke Island.


Auckland Easter Show expects 90k visitors
26 Mar 2024   /

Auckland Easter Show expects 90k visitors

More than 90,000 people are expected to visit Auckland Showgrounds for the annual Royal Easter Show in Auckland this holiday weekend.


North American market exceeds pre-Covid, airfares fall 12% – Auckland Airport
21 Mar 2024   /

North American market exceeds pre-Covid, airfares fall 12% – Auckland Airport

Fierce airline competition on North American routes has driven a 12% fall in airfares and a record number of arrivals from that region at Auckland Airport.


Record numbers for RTNZ-ITO event
20 Mar 2024   /

Record numbers for RTNZ-ITO event

Regional Tourism New Zealand’s annual ITO event this week has attracted record numbers.


NZCA opens registrations for cruise conference
18 Mar 2024   /

NZCA opens registrations for cruise conference

Earlybird registrations for the New Zealand Cruise Association Conference are now open.


NZICC to host World Dairy Summit
14 Mar 2024  

NZICC to host World Dairy Summit

The New Zealand International Convention Centre will host the International Dairy Federation’s (IDF) World Dairy Summit in 2026.


Grand Millennium opens new hospo venues
14 Mar 2024   /

Grand Millennium opens new hospo venues

Grand Millennium Auckland has opened two new venues in its dining precinct.


Air NZ putting Chicago route on hold
12 Mar 2024  

Air NZ putting Chicago route on hold

The airline will pause its direct services for almost seven months due to the ongoing Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engine issue.


Booking.com’s top NZ destinations for Easter
12 Mar 2024  

Booking.com’s top NZ destinations for Easter

Auckland, Rotorua and Queenstown are the top New Zealand destinations for Kiwi holidaymakers over Easter, according to Booking.com.


Auckland to put on song & dance for St Patrick’s Day
12 Mar 2024  

Auckland to put on song & dance for St Patrick’s Day

Auckland’s central city will come alive in green, white and orange for the St Patrict’s Parade and Festival this Sunday.


“What would I have done differently?” – Michael Ahearne departs SkyCity
11 Mar 2024  

“What would I have done differently?” – Michael Ahearne departs SkyCity

Regulatory action has been disappointing as CEO but he says it is SkyCity’s responsibility to deliver safe gaming.


Pink sets Eden Park artist record with 100k fans
11 Mar 2024  

Pink sets Eden Park artist record with 100k fans

Eden Park says it has broken attendance records with more than 100,000 people attending concerts by pop singer Pink over the weekend.


International food festival to debut in Auckland
8 Mar 2024   /

International food festival to debut in Auckland

A new international food festival will debut next month as part of Auckland Council’s World of Cultures Festival.


Pasifika Festival returns to Auckland
6 Mar 2024  

Pasifika Festival returns to Auckland

More than 1,000 performers will converge on Auckland’s Western Springs Park this weekend, 9-10 March, for the annual Pasifika Festival.


New Soho Hotel adds 126 rooms to Auckland
5 Mar 2024   /

New Soho Hotel adds 126 rooms to Auckland

The new Soho Hotel in Auckland will open at Mount Roskill on 7 March.


Dundas: Events, funding, destination strategy priorities for TAU
4 Mar 2024   /

Dundas: Events, funding, destination strategy priorities for TAU

Attracting business and major events, securing funding and reviewing Auckland’s destination strategy are the top priorities for Tātaki Auckland Unlimited’s Annie Dundas.


An Operator’s View: Odysseum’s David Parker-Smith
26 Feb 2024   /

An Operator’s View: Odysseum’s David Parker-Smith

The Auckland and Queenstown-based operator has fought its way back from Covid impacts and the Auckland floods to return more colourful than ever but challenges remain.


Airport price increases will hurt smaller airlines – Air Chathams
26 Feb 2024   /

Airport price increases will hurt smaller airlines – Air Chathams

Air Chathams says increasing prices at Auckland Airport will squeeze demand for regional connections across the country, hurting smaller airlines.


Port of Auckland on track for record cruise season
23 Feb 2024   /

Port of Auckland on track for record cruise season

Port of Auckland says it is on track for a record cruise season and it has extended the berth blackout period for ships to minimise ferry disruptions.


SkyCity H1 profit dips despite Auckland visitation up 8%
22 Feb 2024  

SkyCity H1 profit dips despite Auckland visitation up 8%

The Sky Tower recorded a 31% increase in visitation.


JW Marriott opens bookings for first 40 rooms
22 Feb 2024  

JW Marriott opens bookings for first 40 rooms

JW Marriott has opened bookings for the first 40 rooms upgraded as part of its multimillion-dollar refurbishment project.


Gallery: New Odyssey Sensory Maze attraction
20 Feb 2024   /

Gallery: New Odyssey Sensory Maze attraction

The multi-million dollar Odyssey Senroy Maze has reopened in Auckland’s Sky World Entertainment Centre.


Auckland only major hotel market lagging pre-Covid RevPAR – Horwath HTL
19 Feb 2024   /

Auckland only major hotel market lagging pre-Covid RevPAR – Horwath HTL

The consultancy says it is only some regional markets that are seeing RevPAR that matches or exceeds the 21% CPI increase and 25% wage growth seen since the pandemic.


Auckland Airport achieves carbon accreditation goal
19 Feb 2024  

Auckland Airport achieves carbon accreditation goal

Auckland Airport has achieved Level 4 Airport Carbon Accreditation from Airports Council International.


JW Marriott opens bookings for revamped events offering
19 Feb 2024  

JW Marriott opens bookings for revamped events offering

JW Marriott Auckland has opened bookings for its renovated meeting spaces for events from April onwards.


Auckland destination programme raises $2m from 130+ partners
15 Feb 2024  

Auckland destination programme raises $2m from 130+ partners

More than 130 partners have helped to raise $2m for Tātaki Auckland Unlimited’s Destination Partnership Programme in just over six months since its launch.