Briefs

RealNZ has been granted diversion and ordered to pay $100,000 to Environment Southland for upgrading boat moorings at Harrison Cove in Milford Sound without consent.

Works to fix slips and road damage around Haast Pass will enable traffic management will move to a stop/go system from Monday.

The Department of Conservation has opened bookings for the Tongariro Alpine Crossing season beginning 14 October 2023.

Horowhenua District Council has expanded its accessibility options for accessing the region’s beaches.

The Department of Conservation is urging drivers around Dargaville southeast of Whangārei to be vigilant and slow down if they see wildlife on the roads.

September marked a milestone for the New Zealand Travel Declaration (NZTD), with 100,000 travellers completing the new digital form since its launch in July, according to Biosecurity New Zealand.

A new effort to promote Waitomo tourism businesses highlights the impact that regenerative tourism can make towards Tiaki (care) and the community.

Hawke’s Bay Airport has reported revenue of $12.7m for the year to June 2023, up 89.6% on the previous corresponding period.

Fullers360 is adding a new service to Waiheke Island from November that will complement its current sailings over the summer.

Wētā Workshop is to open its $15m World War I art and visitor experience in Le Quesnoy, France, next week.

Construction on a new section of the Mountains to Sea Cycle Trail is starting today.

Lyttelton Port Company is stressing the need to better manage cruise passenger numbers in the town.

The government will install electric vehicle chargers at 100 locations, including 19 on popular holiday routes, many of which could be operational by Christmas.

Development West Coast, Monteiths and the West Coast Pie Company are teaming up on a campaign to promote the personality of the region with a combination of a pie and a brew.

Growth in restaurants and hospitality businesses across the country are being tempered by higher costs, according to the Restaurant Association.

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

Kaipara District Council is going ahead with plans to develop a bike and walking network around the town of Dargaville.

The Department of Conservation says it is continuing cleanup work on land in Southland and Otago affected by floods last week.

A joint effort between The Otago Excursion Train Trust (OETT) and Auckland-based Glenbrook Vintage Railway (GVR) aims to save the Taieri Gorge Railway and its operator, Dunedin Railways.

State Highway 6 across the West Coast and the Haast Pass highway is opening fully to traffic this weekend, in time for the Haast Whitebait Festival.

Hurunui District Council is seeking lessees for the beachside Gore Bay and Buxton camping ground.

Visitors to Nelson Lakes are urged to be on the lookout for kea in the region and report their sightings to the Department of Conservation.

Hamilton City Council is launching a month-long festival to encourage people to get on their bikes and explore the city this October.

The number of tourism-related filled jobs jumped significantly in August 2023 compared to the same month last year, according to Stats NZ’s latest employment indicators.

Wētā Workshop and Poutini Ngāi Tahu are bringing stories of the historic Pounamu Pathway to life, with the first experience centre expected to open in December.

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

House of Travel is expanding its cruise strategy with a new dedicated team to meet the surge in demand for that type of travel.

App-based tours are now available for visitors and residents of Kirikiriroa Hamilton keen to engage with nature and learn more about the city’s walks and heritage.

Wellington Airport’s Lyall Bay and Rongotai precincts are being redeveloped to include new food and beverage outlets, as well as a new airport services centre.

The Meatstock Festival’s food, music, and barbecue is coming to Mystery Creek Events Centre in Hamilton.

A new green investment strategy is needed to better people, planet and prosperity – that is the message from the United Nations World Tourism Organization on the 43rd annual World Tourism Day, 27 September.

Kaipara District Council will upgrade toilets, drainage and a boardwalk with the help of government funding.

State Highway 6 connecting Central Otago and the West Coast has reopened to traffic, with heavy vehicles including buses allowed today, although travellers will need to join an escorted convoy.

Fish & Game says it is closely monitoring Lake Okataina near Rotorua for signs of an invasive gold clam species that has infected the Waikato River.

Te Whai Ao Dodd-Walls Centre for Photonic and Quantum Technologies is investing in MOTAT’s new science and technology centre.

Tauranga is lining up for an economic boost this summer from a varied lineup of events, music and entertainment.

Hospitality and tourism job advertisements jumped 20% in August 2023 compared with the previous month, according to SEEK’s latest Employment Report.

Confidence within the Canterbury business sector has fallen due to uncertainty around inflation, interest rates, and demand but those in tourism-related sectors are more positive.

Tourism New Zealand and 45 conference leaders from across the country rounded out Business Events Week with a celebration of the industry in Auckland on Friday.

TOP 10 Holiday Parks has been nominated as a finalist in the 2023 Westpac NZ Franchise Awards.

The Labour Party has released its first climate manifesto that outlines how the party will progress its emissions reduction goals.

Work has been completed on the development of a new sustainability measurement for tourism.

Queenstown is open for business following extreme weather and despite the resort’s ongoing drinking water issue.

Great Journeys New Zealand has restarted the Coastal Pacific train that runs along the South Island’s east coast.

Explore Group has launched sailings to Auckland’s Rotoroa Island.

Skyline Enterprises has postponed its annual shareholders meeting until October due to the impact of last week’s state of emergency in Queenstown.

The government has added two new aviation-based roles to the Green List, including aircraft maintenance engineer and aviation engineer specialising in avionics, aeronautical and aerospace engineering.

A new isite is coming to central Christchurch at The Grand, the former post office building at Cathedral Square.

Close to 1,000 people descended on Auckland’s Commercial Bay on Saturday for the Solstice Fashion Show.

The government is contributing $5m to the future of Supercars events in New Zealand.