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Airways reaches milestone in Milford aerodrome remote operations 15th June 2026

Airways reaches milestone in Milford aerodrome remote operations

Airways New Zealand says live camera feeds and surveillance data are now successfully transmitting from Milford aerodrome to its Queenstown Remote Operations Centre.


Ngāi Tahu joins RealNZ, Skeggs in Milford Sound Tourism Limited 12th December 2025 /

Ngāi Tahu joins RealNZ, Skeggs in Milford Sound Tourism Limited

Southland District Council is selling its stake in MSTL, which manages the destination’s infrastructure, including the harbour and visitor terminal.


RealNZ doubles down on Piopiotahi premium with new Altitude Tours, Tom Hishon experience 20th October 2025 /

RealNZ doubles down on Piopiotahi premium with new Altitude Tours, Tom Hishon experience

RealNZ has enhanced its premium product at Piopiotahi Milford Sound, partnering with Altitude Tours and Michelin-trained chef Tom Hishon for a new experience.


Avalanche mitigation work on road to Milford 10th September 2025 /

Avalanche mitigation work on road to Milford

New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi says work is being done to reduce the avalanche risk to visitors at Milford Sound.


Avalanche hazard on part of Milford Road  3rd September 2025 /

Avalanche hazard on part of Milford Road 

Part of State Highway 94, from Hollyford to Westgate, is under an area warning due to an avalanche hazard.


Milford road reopens 2nd September 2025 /

Milford road reopens

State Highway 94 between Te Anau and Milford is expected to open around 10am.


New Milford Sound Tourism Ltd chair 2nd July 2025 /

New Milford Sound Tourism Ltd chair

Roger Wilson has stepped down from the chair of Milford Sound Tourism Ltd after nearly 40 years working with development company.


“Over the moon, major relief” – aviation, cruise on retaining Milford Sound access… 5th June 2025 /

“Over the moon, major relief” – aviation, cruise on retaining Milford Sound access…

Operators say the certainty allows investment and the addition of the destination to itineraries.


…as sector backs govt decisions, awaits further announcements… 5th June 2025 / /

…as sector backs govt decisions, awaits further announcements…

The Bus and Coach Association says yesterday’s announcement provides some clarity for the industry group’s members


…but there’s criticism too as challenges remain for Piopiotahi 5th June 2025 /

…but there’s criticism too as challenges remain for Piopiotahi

The government has failed to put safeguards in place to prevent overtourism at Milford Sound Piopiotahi, says a leading tourism researcher.


Milford Sound: Cruise ship access, aerodrome retained, $15m to be invested 4th June 2025 /

Milford Sound: Cruise ship access, aerodrome retained, $15m to be invested

After $18m and more than eight years of work, the govt makes some big decisions on the future of the popular Fiordland destination.


Missing British tramper tourism employee over summer 9th May 2025 /

Missing British tramper tourism employee over summer

The British man missing in Milford Sound worked as a boat host for Wilsons Abel Tasman over the summer.