The government has progressed past the first stage of a bill aimed at restoring relationships with Te Korowai o Wainuiārua and restoring grievances around land including national parks in the central North Island.
The value of building consents issued for hotels, motels and other short term accommodation for February 2024 was $8m, a decline of 65.2% from the same month last year.
Seasonally adjusted transport, postal, and warehousing emissions decreased 2.6%, or 44 kilotonnes in the December 2023 quarter compared with the previous quarter, says Stats NZ.
A new virtual tour has launched showcasing 60 bright and colourful fibreglass cows as part of a new exhibition.
Hawke’s Bay Airport is seeking entries for its 60th anniversary photo competition, and all people need to do is take a selfie in front of the ‘Big 60’ floral installation in the terminal foyer.
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council is putting two funding options out for public consultation around the future of Hawke’s Bay Tourism.
Auckland’s Fantail & Turtle has been crowned New Zealand’s supreme champion in the inaugural Estrella Damm Top 50 New Zealand Gastropubs awards held last night.
Auckland Airport is expecting about 160,000 travellers from Friday to Sunday for the start of the two-week school holidays.
ChristchurchNZ is launching a winter campaign marketing Christchurch and Canterbury as the “ultimate winter playground” for families.
Wellington Airport is proposing changes to the northbound flight paths jet aircraft take when they depart.
David Tapsell has been named as a member of the advisory group making decisions on the government’s Fast Track Approvals Bill.
Around 25,000 people per day are expected at each of the three days at Taupō International Motorsport Park for the Supercars Championship.
Tourism New Zealand has launched a campaign in the Australian market promoting the winter and ski season.
A rāhui has been placed on the Tongariro Alpine Crossing following the death of a hiker.
Napier Port has seen 89 ships and 138,000 passengers for the 2023-24 cruise season.
Nineteen mentor-mentee pairings are starting an eight-month talent development programme as part of Business Events Industry Aotearoa’s 11th BE Mentored.
Stardome Observatory & Planetarium is reopening its EWB Zeiss Telescope to the public on Friday after months of repairs.
Auckland Airport has seen around 60,000 cars come through its new $300m transport hub in its first six days of opening.
Hospitality industry leaders are in Auckland for the inaugural Pacific Hospitality Forum starting today at Cordis Auckland.
The Aviation Industry Association of New Zealand says Auckland Airport’s upgrade plans are “grandiose and unnecessary”.
Destination Queenstown, Queenstown Business Chamber of Commerce, and Queenstown Lakes District Council have welcomed a delegation from sister city Aspen Colorado to the resort this week.
PurePods has opened new accommodation in Kerikeri, Northland.
Tourism Bay of Plenty, Priority One Western Bay of Plenty and KPMG are running focus group workshops this week to understand the impact of cruise on the region.
WellingtonNZ has been nominated in the international Webby Awards presented by the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences.
The government can do more to help regional airports, according to New Zealand Airport Association chief executive Billie Moore.
Waikato-based tourism business Te Ahurei Māori Tourism is one of six Māori operators being profiled on the world stage.
Tourism Industry Aotearoa and Recreation Aotearoa are hosting their first Regional Outdoors Hui in Wānaka on Friday.
Construction has started on a $250m project to upgrade State Highway 6 and 6A around Queenstown.
The value of art, recreation and other services sales by Māori authorities and related businesses in the December 2023 quarter was $68m, according to data from Stats NZ.
Eden Park’s carpark has played host to a “vibrant community marketplace” on Sunday.
More than 220,000 visitors flowed into Auckland Stadiums’ three venues, Go Media Stadium Mt Smart, Western Springs Stadium, and North Harbour Stadium.
Air New Zealand has unveiled its new menu for passengers travelling in premium cabins on long-haul flights.
Harvest Hawke’s Bay has confirmed the date for its next event on 23 November.
The Wairarapa’s annual midwinter Festival of Christmas is returning to Greytown this year.
Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautiri is fundraising and putting on a gala dinner to help improve its kākāpō barrier fences.
The Aotearoa Climbing Access Trust’s advocacy for public access to climbing areas has been recognised with an award.
Applications have opened for projects to be included in the government’s fast track approvals regime.
The Department of Conservation and Recreation Aotearoa are seeking feedback from people with disabilities around their experiences with outdoor recreation.
Australian cruise company Aurora Expeditions is launching a new ship sailing to Dunedin and New Zealand’s subantarctic islands.
US-based rail booking agent Railbookers has restarted the promotion of New Zealand train journeys and itineraries.
Filled jobs in accommodation and food services increased by 2.8% in February 2024 compared with the same month last year, according to Stats NZ.
The Southland Museum and Art Gallery has been closed for its impending demolition and rebuild as the Te Unua Museum of Southland.
A new light box exhibition in Wellington tells the history of Māori and the Te Aro Pā.
Shundi Queenstown Limited has been granted consent from the Environment Court for a new hotel in Queenstown.
The $550,000 promotion, called You would in Wellington, includes around $200,000 spent on brand and video production and $350,000 on media.
The government will push ahead with a Regional Infrastructure Fund to help boost economic growth in the regions.
Air New Zealand carried 1.3 million passengers in February 2023, a recovery of almost 92.2% on the same month in pre-Covid 2019 and up 8.7% on 2023.
Auckland Rose Park Hotel has received a 4-star accreditation from Qualmark after conducting multi-million dollar refurbishment and upgrades.
Queenstown Lakes District Council has opened applications for the 2024-25 Events Fund.
Immigration New Zealand will soon issue fines to employers breaching their immigration compliance requirements and exploiting migrant workers.
