13th August 2026 Cruise / NZCA / OpinionAs the New Zealand Cruise Association holds its annual conference in Auckland today, Tansy Tompkins says in her chair’s report that despite progress the country remains in a global fight for ship deployment.
13th August 2026 Cruise / NZCA / TAUThe Auckland Cruise Plan 2026–2036 aims for the city to be be “Oceania’s most compelling urban waterfront cruise hub”.
13th August 2026 Cruise / Napier PortNapier Port’s cruise revenue fell by almost 22% after fewer ships called during the latest season, although more than 88,000 passengers visited Hawke’s Bay.
30th July 2026 Biosecurity / CruiseBiosecurity New Zealand says it saw a strong performance from the cruise sector during the 2025-26 season.
27th July 2026 Cruise / NZCAGovernment ministers, cruise line executives and tourism leaders will gather in Auckland next month to discuss how New Zealand can regain its place on global cruise itineraries.
23rd July 2026 Cruise / OpinionVisitor numbers are surging, raising questions over the industry’s impact among the very people tasked with showcasing the regions.
6th July 2026 Cruise / NZCAThe New Zealand Cruise Association has announced the first line-up of speakers for its annual conference, which will focus on rebuilding New Zealand’s cruise sector and attracting more international ship visits.
28th May 2026 Cruise / Cruise ForumThe govt says it will prioritise actions over the next year to strengthen NZ’s attraction as a cruise destination.
27th May 2026 CruiseThe global cruise fleet is forecast to grow to at least 540 ships by 2037, up from 459 vessels at the start of 2026, according to the 2026 Cruise Industry News Annual Report.
26th May 2026 Cruise / NZCASharp falls in port calls appear to be moderating but NZCA warns the country can no longer assume cruise lines will deploy here.
26th May 2026 Cruise / T&H MinisterThe country’s cruise industry is in Wellington today for the second Cruise Forum.
7th May 2026 Cruise / Glaciers / OpinionA landslide tsunami in an Alaska fjord surged 481 metres up surrounding cliffs last year, with researchers warning similar events could become more likely.
