21st April 2026 Attractions / WeatherA regional state of emergency and heavy rain warnings force the widespread closure of the capital’s visitor offer.
2nd April 2025 April Fool's / AttractionsA sausage sizzle-funded $75m Rotorua stadium, Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools & Spa’s bobsled partnership, and Blenheim’s new ‘laser dome’ were all unveiled on April Fools Day.
17th June 2024 Attractions / Great SouthMore than 2,000 locals attended the opening of Invercargill’s new tuatara colony enclosure at Te Moutere – Tuatara Island in Queens Park.
12th May 2023 AttractionsOtago Polytechnic Te Pūkenga’s Exhibition has attracted more than 30,000 visitors since it opened in December.
10th May 2023 Attractions / Wai ArikiThe opening of Wai Ariki Hot Springs and Spa is being hailed as a potential “game changer” for Rotorua’s economy and tourism sector.
21st April 2023 Art / AttractionsThe final touches will soon be put on the new purpose-built art centre at Mahara Gallery in Waikanae.
20th April 2023 Attractions / Open SpaNapier’s Open Spa will reopen to the public on 15 May following upgrades to facilities, lighting, security, and staff recruitment.
3rd April 2023 Attractions / Hamilton ZooA shared entranceway between Hamilton Zoo and the Waiwhakareke Natural Heritage Park is now open to visitors.
29th March 2023 AttractionsWith Tourism Waitaki ending, the local council is considering bringing in an operator to help grow its popular attraction.
28th March 2023 All Blacks Experience / AttractionsThe All Blacks Experience at SkyCity Auckland is introducing Japanese and Chinese subtitles to provide a more immersive experience and a wider appeal to foreign visitors.
23rd March 2023 Attractions / CultureQueenstown’s town centre now tells more of the story behind its history in a narrative woven through paving and light poles around the area.
21st March 2023 Attractions / FundingHamilton City Council has received $14.6m in government funding for eight projects and services, including improvements to Waiwhakareke Natural Heritage Park and other safety measures at key visitor destinations.
