The iconic Cape Kidnappers operator shuts its doors for good, frustrated at ongoing disruptions.
The summer iteration of Hawke’s Bay’s Food and Wine Classic (F.A.W.C!) event is being postponed until 2024.
More than 100 operators and 185 buyers will be at Eden Park in Auckland today.
Boaties and jetskiers around Gisborne and the East Coast are being urged to keep an eye out for logs and debris around the sea.
Napier’s Open Spa will reopen to the public on 15 May following upgrades to facilities, lighting, security, and staff recruitment.
Hawke’s Bay Airport is offering ticketless parking for travellers from the end of April.
The additional funding is to meet demand from businesses trying to recover from Cyclone Gabrielle.
Hawke’s Bay Airport has achieved one of the highest possible levels of carbon accreditation from the Airports Council International.
Taupō’s future as a destination will depend on being able to shift from a largely economic model in favour of a regenerative one, according to its new destination management plan.
Easter brought music superstars and thousands of visitors to Hawke’s Bay but it proved a mixed bag for some tourism operators.
Napier has finished its cruise season with 62 vessel calls for the 2022-23 period and only 14 cancellations due to Cyclone Gabrielle.
Tourism operators are centre stage in a new campaign to attract visitors to Hawke’s Bay over the Easter and school holidays.
The government is funding $29m for Tairāwhiti local roads, about 60% of the estimated $50m to clean up the region following the summer’s extreme weather, according to Gisborne District Council.
Hawke’s Bay wineries are back in business following Cyclone Gabrielle, with most cellar doors and restaurants open and ready to welcome visitors over Easter.
GoBay will resume hourly bus services between Napier and Hastings six days per week from next Monday.
State Highway 5 between Taupō and Napier will reopen to all traffic on Monday after weeks of repairs after the devastation of Cyclone Gabrielle in February.
The government is providing a further $25m in grants to help more businesses in cyclone-affected regions with the clean-up and to get them back up and running.
The Hawke’s Bay Cyclone and Flood Recovery Grant has approved support of over $2m to businesses affected by the extreme weather events in February.
The state of national emergency for Tairāwhiti And Hawke’s Bay ends today after 28 days in effect.
Regional parks around Hawke’s Bay remain closed as safety and access restrictions remain in place from the impacts of Cyclone Gabrielle in February.
Air New Zealand will extend its Gisborne – Napier service until 9 June to support the Tairāwhiti and Hawke’s Bay regions’ focus on recovery.
Hawke’s Bay Airport is adding additional capacity to its carpark this week, with 44 new spaces available from this week.
Just under $500,000 will be paid out to Hawke’s Bay communities, individuals, families, community organisations and marae affected by Cyclone Gabrielle.
“In the Tairāwhiti and Hawke’s Bay regions, thousands of people are still unable to return to their homes due to flood damage.”
Attracting the ‘right’ visitor at the ‘right’ time is crucial, writes Trust Tairāwhiti’s regional tourism manager.
Applications for up to $40,000 in grants are now open for Hawke’s Bay businesses the have suffered from cyclone Gabrielle.
Visitors are asked to check with their accommodation providers to confirm operating conditions.
Ships will not draw any water or power from the region or drop waste during their visits.
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has launched an international fundraising appeal and a special Lotto draw to support the recovery efforts across the North Island impacted by Cyclone Gabrielle.
The Rodger Fox Big Band will play three shows in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch to raise money for the Hawke’s Bay Disaster Relief Fund and the Hawke’s Bay Jazz Club.
Music superstars Cyndi Lauper and Rod Stewart have added a show at Auckland’s Spark Arena this April.
As rain keeps coming, Hawke’s Bay Tourism’s CEO says the visitor economy will be vital to the region’s recovery.
Operators are doing their bit to help those affected by the recent extreme weather events.
InterCity has resumed its Auckland to Gisborne services and introduced $15 fares to help reconnect Tairāwhiti.
MetService has issued an orange heavy rain warning for the soaked Hawke’s Bay as a new weather system moves over the country.
Air New Zealand is boosting connections between Gisborne and Napier with a temporary service to help support communities.
Hawke’s Bay Tourism has created a Q&A guide for trade and visitors about what they can expect from travel, bookings, accommodation, and safety in the region.
The government has assembled a cabinet committee and regional ministerial leads in order to coordinate the government response to Cyclone Gabrielle.
Some tourism businesses are re-opening, while others remain closed during the clean-up.
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has pointed the finger at ‘disaster tourism’ following anecdotes of criminals videoing flood-ravaged areas to scope targets.
People are being warned to stay off the beaches in Gisborne and up the coast as piles of wood and large logs reach up to two metres high in some places.
Tourism has largely ground to a halt across large parts of the region but things are improving day by day, says one operator.
Air New Zealand has lowered airfares for its Gisborne and Napier flights to ensure travel is made easier for those who need to access the flood- and road-damaged regions.
Port calls at Napier remain off the itinerary while Hawke’s Bay and East Coast count the cost of Cyclone Gabrielle.
The government has announced a $2m support package for North Island East Coast communities affected by Cyclone Gabrielle.
The Napier 2023 Art Deco Festival has been cancelled due to the impact of Cyclone Gabrielle on the battered Hawke’s Bay.
Hawke’s Bay Airport is urging all incoming travellers to arrange local ground travel before they fly while phone, power and internet outages continue to affect the region.
Hawke’s Bay Tourism is showcasing the best of ‘Food and Wine Country’ in a new campaign that highlights the region’s offering.
Three kororā little penguins recently hatched at the National Aquarium of New Zealand are making a splash at Penguin Cove.
Cruise vessel bookings at Napier Port are recovering well, according to first-quarter 2023 trade volumes published last week.
