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.
Warbirds over Wānaka is estimated to have given the local economy a $40m boost, according to the local business chamber.
Seven people including Malaysian students were killed on the roads this Easter.
The digital New Zealand Traveller Declaration has been fully rolled out to air and maritime passengers arriving in New Zealand.
The government has scrapped a bill to create an ocean sanctuary near the Kermadec Islands.
Port of Marlborough has finalised its wind-down agreement for the iReX ferry project.
The Civil Aviation Authority has launched a project to support zero- and reduced-emissions aircraft (RZEA) and their introduction to New Zealand’s aviation system.
Air New Zealand is celebrating 40 years of its direct services between Auckland and Los Angeles.
Tekapo Springs has invested $700,000 in a new snow machine that it says will double the length of its winter snow season.
Tourism and Hospitality Minister Matt Doocey will speak at a morning tea event hosted by the South Canterbury Chamber of Commerce next week.
Nelson Regional Development Agency is promoting “slow travel” to visitors to the region as part of a sustainable travel initiative.
The outcome of a new reserve management plan will determine the future of the Motutere Holiday Park near Taupō.
The Department of Conservation is seeking information on a quad biker who drove down the Cave Creek Memorial Track/Kotihotiho.
The New Zealand Events Association has opened ticket sales for its annual industry Eventing The Future conference in August.
The first stage of Auckland Airport’s $300m transport hub will open next Wednesday 3 April.
International duty-free retailer Heinemann is entering the New Zealand market with three new outlets at Auckland Airport.
