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6th July 2026 HNZ26 / WestpacHospitality has been doing it tough but is finally showing signs of a sustained recovery, says senior economist Darren Gibbs.
26th June 2026 Domestic / WestpacNew research from the bank shows 21% of Kiwis have changed their holiday plans due to the Iran conflict and its wider impacts on fuel prices and the economy.
17th June 2026 Economy / WestpacConsumer confidence has fallen sharply as the impacts from conflict in the Middle East have rippled across the global economy through to wallets in New Zealand.
13th May 2026 Recovery / WestpacThe bank says NZ’s tourism recovery is set to lose momentum due to high fuel prices, rising airfares and global uncertainty linked to Middle East tensions.
23rd April 2026 Regions / WestpacTourism enjoyed a strong summer but there is growing concern about the impacts of fuel costs on travel demand, says Westpac.
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.
