14th August 2026 NZCA / POA / TAUUnder the proposed arrangement, Port of Auckland would use the Queens Wharf facility during the cruise season, providing a dedicated terminal for mid-size cruise vessels.
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”.
29th July 2026 NZCAThe New Zealand Cruise Association has announced a second round of speakers and panellists for its annual conference in Auckland on August 13, adding Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown, Royal Caribbean Group’s head of government relations for Oceania Josh Dolgoy and Tourism New Zealand chief executive René de Monchy to the programme.
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.
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.
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.
21st April 2026 ACA / Cruise / NZCAThe New Zealand Cruise Association and the Australian Cruise Association have officially renewed their Memorandum of Understanding.
17th April 2026 CLIA / NZCA / T&H MinisterUpston met global cruise leaders at the conference in Miami this week in the first ever attendance by a NZ govt minister.
13th April 2026 NZCA / Seatrade / T&H MinisterThe tourism and hospitality minister goes direct to the industry’s decision makers to help revitalise NZ cruise.
8th April 2026 Cruise / NZCA / OpinionNZCA’s Tansy Tompkins says NZ must see a recovery soon or risk losing cruise capability, investment and infrastructure.
9th February 2026 NZCA / PeopleDebbie Summers has stepped down from the deputy char role on the board of the New Zealand Cruise Association to focus on other commitments.
