Summer Pulse

Canterbury operators see softer numbers, steel for post-summer slump

Tourism businesses suffer a significant drop in visitation.

A passable summer for top of south operators

But pickings are slimmer on the West Coast, particularly further south.

18th January 2022 Recovery / Summer Pulse

Central North Island suffers muted tourism as Kiwis stay closer to home…

Regions that rode the “do something new” tourism wave last summer are not benefitting as much but there have been bright spots.

18th January 2022 Chatham Islands / Summer Pulse

…but NZ islands from sub-tropical to windswept as popular as ever

‘Overseas’ destinations around the country are continuing to see large numbers of visitors seeking a taste of exoticism, seclusion and yesteryear, according to local operators.

17th January 2022 Recovery / Summer Pulse

Mixed tourism performance for Auckland’s regional neighbours…

Tourism businesses within a few hours drive of Auckland are saying better late than never, and hoping for the increase in traffic to continue as long as possible after the visitor drought in the second half of 2021.

17th January 2022 Recovery / Summer Pulse

…but activities boom in busy Rotorua, Taupō despite silver dollar drag

The recent fine weather is proving just the medicine for tourist-starved operators with outdoor offerings in Rotorua and Taupo, with one operator setting a new visitor record.