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Kiwis turning to domestic holidays due to Middle East conflict – Westpac 26th June 2026 /

Kiwis turning to domestic holidays due to Middle East conflict – Westpac

New research from the bank shows 21% of Kiwis have changed their holiday plans due to the Iran conflict and its wider impacts on fuel prices and the economy. 


Inaugural Domestic Visitor Survey: Kiwi travel resilient despite cost pressures 11th February 2026 / /

Inaugural Domestic Visitor Survey: Kiwi travel resilient despite cost pressures

A large majority of Kiwis continue to travel in New Zealand and plan to do more, with cost the biggest barrier to future trips, according to the government’s first Domestic Visitor Survey.


Domestic travel spending sentiment continues weak trudge – survey 11th July 2023 /

Domestic travel spending sentiment continues weak trudge – survey

Domestic travel spending sentiment remains weak for the third consecutive month as Kiwis re-evaluate their priorities.


Tourism New Zealand to end domestic marketing… 16th May 2023 /

Tourism New Zealand to end domestic marketing…

After three years of campaigning at home, it will focus only on promoting the country overseas from 1 July.


…despite its desire to continue home campaigns 16th May 2023 /

…despite its desire to continue home campaigns

Tourism New Zealand wanted to continue domestic marketing work as part of its portfolio approach to key visitor markets.


Domestic travel sentiment weakens as cost of living takes toll – survey 8th May 2023 /

Domestic travel sentiment weakens as cost of living takes toll – survey

The rising cost of living is turning sentiment against domestic travel expenditure, according to Tony Alexander’s latest spending plans survey.


Queenstown among top winter destinations globally for Kiwis – Google 20th April 2023 /

Queenstown among top winter destinations globally for Kiwis – Google

Queenstown is one of the top winter travel destinations in the world for Kiwis, according to a Google Flight Search study.


Affordability key challenge to Kiwis’ domestic holiday desire – report 9th March 2023 /

Affordability key challenge to Kiwis’ domestic holiday desire – report

Being unable to afford a New Zealand holiday is the main reason cited by Kiwis who are not planning to take one this year, according to Tourism New Zealand’s latest domestic research.


More Kiwis plan NZ holidays despite affordability worries – TNZ 28th November 2022 /

More Kiwis plan NZ holidays despite affordability worries – TNZ

Other financial priorities and affordability are the top reasons preventing Kiwis from planning a holiday.


Domestic demand dips but short breaks appeal still strong – TNZ 27th September 2022 /

Domestic demand dips but short breaks appeal still strong – TNZ

Despite borders being open, Kiwis are still enjoying their backyard and overwhelmingly agree that NZ delivers as a holiday destination.


The top tourism experiences, activities Kiwis plan to spend on – report 15th August 2022 /

The top tourism experiences, activities Kiwis plan to spend on – report

Kiwis are as keen as ever to travel at home despite international trips becoming easier, with a new report highlighting their top experiences and activities preferences.


Domestic travel appetite strong despite border easing – report 24th May 2022 /

Domestic travel appetite strong despite border easing – report

The reopening of New Zealand’s borders does not appear to be dampening Kiwis’ appetites for a domestic holiday, according to an industry report.