13th April 2026 Fuel / WestpacConsumers are cutting their spending on hospitality to help cope with surging fuel costs, according to Westpac’s latest card transactions data.
18th March 2026 Economy / WestpacNew Zealand’s consumer confidence edged lower in the March 2026 quarter but fared better in regions with a tourism offer, according to Westpac.
15th October 2025 Economy / WestpacOtago and its tourism-driven Queenstown Lakes district has been the “star performer” of the country’s regional economies, according to Westpac.
13th May 2025 WestpacWestpac says the ongoing recovery in tourism is one of the few bright spots in an otherwise subdued New Zealand economy.
24th April 2025 WestpacRegional economies with strong rural backbones or links to the international tourism sector are faring better, especially in the South Island, according to Westpac.
18th February 2025 Marine / WestpacMarine tourism and the ‘blue economy’ can play an important role in supporting NZ’s growth ambitions, according to new research from Westpac.
12th February 2025 Recovery / WestpacThe bank joins TECNZ in forecasting visitor arrivals finally matching pre-Covid levels in two more years.
25th October 2024 Recovery / WestpacTourism arrivals are still rising, but now only slowly.
14th October 2024 ASB / WestpacASB Bank has given the latest international arrivals figures a thumbs down in terms of indicating growing momentum for the industry.
8th October 2024 Recovery / WestpacTourism has helped to support popular southern destinations over winter but the North Island has found it harder going, according to Westpac.
7th August 2024 Recovery / WestpacThe bank also says NZ should be prepared for a “disappointing” Chinese market return.
15th May 2024 Recovery / WestpacThe bank predicts a full recovery of short term visitors to NZ but not for a couple of years.
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