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3rd November 2026 MFAT / Opinion / VSA

Perspectives: From TNZ to Timor-Leste, lessons in building tourism

Former Tourism New Zealand and Qualmark specialist Diane Clayton on a year working with the young country’s nascent tourism sector.

27th August 2026 MFAT / Nepal

Kiwis among hundreds missing after deadly Nepal flash flood

Five New Zealanders are reportedly missing after a deadly flash flood and landslide struck the Nepal-Tibet border region, an area popular with trekkers and pilgrims.

18th March 2026 Iran / MFAT / THL

Iran war: Impacts rippling through NZ tourism but limited for now

The conflict is having a limited impact so far on NZ’s visitor economy, according to new updates from industry and govt.

30th July 2024 China / MFAT

Tourism drives Chinese service exports

Services exports to China for the first quarter of 2024 totalled $703m, up 50% year on year, according to a report from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

20th June 2022 MFAT / Pacific

MFAT seeks destination marketing expert

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade is seeking a new technical advisor for Covid-19 communications and destination marketing to support Tourism Solomon Islands.