Willowbank

26th May 2025 IAC / Willowbank

Antarctic Centre’s new owners on strong first summer, new combo offer

It has been a good first high season at the Antarctic Centre for director Mark Willis and his sister and co-owner Kirsty Willis as the wet weather in Christchurch pushed people indoors. 

---

3rd December 2024 IAC / Willowbank

Antarctic Centre’s new owners take the keys, look to ‘work smarter’ with Willowbank

Mark and Kirsty Willis take over today and are scoping synergies with their other Christchurch attraction, Willowbank Wildlife Park.

---

31st October 2024 IAC / M&A / Willowbank

“The more we looked into it, the more attractive it became” – Willis on Antarctic Centre acquisition

The owners of Willowbank Wildlife Park in Christchurch buy the International Antarctic Centre from RealNZ.

---

14th October 2024 Willowbank

Christchurch attraction celebrates 50 years

Willowbank Wildlife Reserve in Christchurch, which was founded by Michael and Kathy Willis, is turning 50 at Labour Weekend.

---

News

---

8 Jul 2026   AI / TNZ

AI “massive opportunity” for TNZ – CEO René de Monchy on marketing for the machines

8 Jul 2026   DOC / Regulation / TIA

Conservation Amendment Bill goes too far on economic development – tourism, conservation groups

8 Jul 2026   AIAL / Starlux

Premium airline Starlux confirms Auckland plans, boosting trans-Tasman capacity

8 Jul 2026   WTTC

Does NZ have any ‘Contemporary Wonders of the World’? WTTC seeks world’s modern tourism icons

8 Jul 2026   Roundup

Wednesday 8 July

7 Jul 2026   Apex / Avis Budget

Apex shines as Avis Budget’s brands in NZ close in on half a billion in revenue