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Hawke’s Bay Tourism’s Hamish Saxton resigns amid ongoing funding pressures 9th April 2026 /

Hawke’s Bay Tourism’s Hamish Saxton resigns amid ongoing funding pressures

The RTO takes the unusual step of advertising for a GM on a 12-month contract to align with its “challenging” funding cycle.


Hawke’s Bay Tourism goes low (budget) for social media high 17th December 2025 /

Hawke’s Bay Tourism goes low (budget) for social media high

Hawke’s Bay Tourism says it has a limited budget for its latest campaign but is hoping operators and visitors will share the message via social media to drive the promotion.


RTOs: Tourism investment could be at risk due to local, regional council shake-up 4th December 2025 / /

RTOs: Tourism investment could be at risk due to local, regional council shake-up

Govt proposals to limit council rates increases and abolish regional councils are creating uncertainty for regional tourism organisations.


Global wine tourism spotlight to fall on Hawke’s Bay and NZ in 2026 22nd October 2025 /

Global wine tourism spotlight to fall on Hawke’s Bay and NZ in 2026

The event is the latest boost delivered by Hawke’s Bay becoming a Great Wine Capital of the world in 2023.


Hawke’s Bay to host Great Wine conference 25th September 2025 /

Hawke’s Bay to host Great Wine conference

Napier has won the right to host the Great Wine Capitals Global Network Annual Conference 2026 from 18 to 22 October next year.


Hawke’s Bay Tourism funding reprieve “crucial and welcome” – Hickton 21st February 2025 /

Hawke’s Bay Tourism funding reprieve “crucial and welcome” – Hickton

Hawke’s Bay Tourism will be given $450,000 by Napier City Council, which means it will meet its $1m minimum operating budget.