21st February 2019 AttractionThe Environment Court has granted approval for the project, originally estimated to cost around $100m.
14th February 2019 Attraction / PeopleIconic kiwi brand Weta Workshop is beefing up its tourism team to get in shape for the opening of its new Auckland attraction next year.
11th February 2019 AttractionHanmer Springs Thermal Pools and Spa has been given the green light for a $4.5m development that will add five new thermal pools and a new aquatic “thrill ride” to the attraction.
19th December 2018 Attraction / PGFThe expansion of Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre has been granted feasibility funding.
18th December 2018 AttractionPeter Jackson’s tourism business is heading to Auckland’s SKYCITY entertainment precinct.
30th November 2018 Attraction / PGFNew visitor experiences and improved infrastructure will transform the already popular destination.
30th November 2018 Attraction / PGFWest Coast visitor attraction Oparara Arches is in line for road and track access improvements as well as overhauled viewing areas following yesterday’s announcement of a $5.7m cash injection from the Provincial Growth Fund.
23rd November 2018 Attraction / Tracks & TrailsNew projects including a visitor centre and events space are expected to help double visitation to the forest.
22nd November 2018 AttractionChristchurch’s new 2km city promenade will be officially opened this Sunday.
20th November 2018 Attraction / InvestmentThe agency is hunting for new ideas and investors to help develop tourism product across Auckland.
20th November 2018 Attraction / InvestmentThe operator is building five new thermal pools and a 13.5m high aquatic ride.
12th November 2018 Attraction / WildlifeNgāi Tahu Tourism’s Rainbow Springs has added an interactive ‘Kiwi Burrow’ experience to its offering.
29th October 2018 AttractionAuckland’s iconic Chelsea Sugar factory has re-opened to the public.
23rd October 2018 AttractionMOTAT could possibly be split in two with part located in a disadvantaged area of the city, says a new review.
5th October 2018 Attraction / Royal VisitTourism and conservation attractions in Rotorua and Nelson Tasman are gearing up for a visit from the Duke and Duchess of Sussex at the end of the month.
25th September 2018 AttractionMatamata tourist attraction Hobbiton Movie Set hosted more than 400 Hobbit fans from around the world for its third annual International Hobbit Day celebrations.
20th September 2018 Attraction / PeopleTāmaki Paenga Hira Auckland War Memorial Museum has appointed the former chief executive of the Starship Foundation, Brad Clark, to be its director of transformation and development.
4th September 2018 Attraction / MarketingHobbiton Movie Set has teamed up with an external marketing agency for the first time as it transitions to a digital-led marketing strategy.
