16th February 2026 Airbnb / LegalAirbnb has successfully opposed the registration of the ‘AirHome’ trade mark in New Zealand, with the Intellectual Property Office ruling the name could cause consumer confusion and ordering the applicant to pay costs.
3rd September 2025 AirbnbAirbnb guests and hosts contributed an estimated $5.1bn to New Zealand’s economy last year, according to an analysis by Oxford Economics.
21st July 2025 Airbnb / HCANZ boss Susan Wheeldon says Airbnb supports a national registration scheme and a visitor levy would help local councils.
24th July 2024 Airbnb / QLDCQueenstown Lakes’ mayor and a leading hotelier say the analysis doesn’t match what they see on the ground.
23rd July 2024 Airbnb / InfometricsAn Infometrics report commissioned by Airbnb shows short-term rental accommodation has little impact on rents or house prices, even in popular destinations like Queenstown.
16th July 2024 AirbnbHamilton City Council says it relies on short-term rentals to host big events and is glad to receive more information about Airbnb use in the city.
15th July 2024 Airbnb / QLDC / RotoruaNZThe platform will allow councils and RTOs to access details of its activities, providing local insight for the first time of the scale of its business in NZ.
15th July 2024 AirbnbThe Ticker speaks to Susan Wheeldon, country manager for Airbnb in NZ and Australia, about what City Portal can do for destinations, councils, and RTOs.
29th April 2024 Airbnb / RotoruaNZAndrew Wilson says the local council’s proposal to increase rates on short-term accommodation providers is fair and will help support the region’s tourism.
24th April 2024 AirbnbQueenstown is the country’s most sought-after winter destination, followed by city breaks in Auckland and Christchurch, according to Airbnb.
22nd March 2024 Airbnb / Expedia / GSTThe global platforms say they are providing solutions to cope with new rules that levy GST on NZ accommodation providers.
19th March 2024 Airbnb / HeritageThe retro futuristic Area 51 Futuro House in Ōhoka near Christchurch has received an official designation as a Category 1 historic place.
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