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Watch: Celebrating the re-opening of NZ’s border
3 May 2022   /

Watch: Celebrating the re-opening of NZ’s border

The new campaign is released globally as NZ welcomes back travellers from around 60 visa waiver countries.


Watch: Celebrating 30 years of Great Walks
26 Apr 2022   /

Watch: Celebrating 30 years of Great Walks

Get ready for the opening of bookings for Great Walks 2022-23.


Watch: Ōtautahi Christchurch’s conference attraction
26 Apr 2022   /

Watch: Ōtautahi Christchurch’s conference attraction

Why one conference picked Ōtautahi Christchurch for its big event.


$700m seaglider deal a “game changer” for NZ travel
21 Apr 2022   /

$700m seaglider deal a “game changer” for NZ travel

The deal could advance New Zealand towards a zero-carbon future and make use of the country’s ‘blue highway’.


NZSki spins Shark Tank in new campaign
4 Apr 2022   /

NZSki spins Shark Tank in new campaign

NZSki launches a new marketing campaign that takes a spin on popular reality TV show Shark Tank.


Watch: From guide to director, Tak Muru’s tourism career in a minute
1 Apr 2022   /

Watch: From guide to director, Tak Muru’s tourism career in a minute

From rafting guide to company director – discover Takurua’s career path, courtesy of Go with Tourism.


Watch: Wellington’s Skyline Walkway
31 Mar 2022  

Watch: Wellington’s Skyline Walkway

Journey along Wellington’s highest peaks between Johnsonville and Karori.


Watch: 24 hours in Queenstown
30 Mar 2022   /

Watch: 24 hours in Queenstown

NZSki primes us all for winter with 24 hours in Queenstown.


Watch: 40 years of care at Auckland Zoo
28 Mar 2022  

Watch: 40 years of care at Auckland Zoo

Auckland Zoo’s Christine Tintinger marks 40 years of care at the attraction.


Watch: The Meaning Of Tākina
24 Mar 2022  

Watch: The Meaning Of Tākina

An evocative film from WellingtonNZ on the meaning of Tākina, the Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre.


Watch: Hauraki Gulf Marine Park
22 Mar 2022   /

Watch: Hauraki Gulf Marine Park

So much to see and do in the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park, from DOC.


Watch: New Zealand returns!
17 Mar 2022   /

Watch: New Zealand returns!

Yes, it’s been a while but New Zealand returns!


Watch: It’s time to open borders – survey
15 Mar 2022   /

Watch: It’s time to open borders – survey

1News Kantar’s public poll shows a majority of people believe it’s time to open our borders to international visitors.


Watch: NZ hospitality in 360-degree virtual reality
11 Mar 2022  

Watch: NZ hospitality in 360-degree virtual reality

Discover New Zealand’s hospitality industry in this 360-degree virtual reality experience, courtesy of Go with Tourism.


Watch: Keep NZ Beautiful supreme award winner,  Whakatāne
9 Mar 2022  

Watch: Keep NZ Beautiful supreme award winner, Whakatāne

A deserved supreme winner at the recent Keep NZ Beautiful Awards – Whakatāne!


Watch: Top of the south road trip
8 Mar 2022  

Watch: Top of the south road trip

So much to see and do, as seen in this joint top of the south road trip campaign encompassing Marlborough, Kaikoura, Hurunui, West Coast and Nelson.


Watch: Welcome Back New Zealand
4 Mar 2022   /

Watch: Welcome Back New Zealand

Destination Gold Coast makes an emotional pitch for Kiwi visitors, heading back there again without needing to self-isolate upon their return to New Zealand.


Watch: Our Story – Black Cat Cruises
3 Mar 2022  

Watch: Our Story – Black Cat Cruises

A superb look at Black Cat Cruises’ history and humble origins with Our Story.


Watch: From security to skydiving, a career journey
2 Mar 2022   /

Watch: From security to skydiving, a career journey

From security to skydiving – discover Gus’s career journey, courtesy of Go with Tourism.


Watch: PM announces relaxed border rules
1 Mar 2022   /

Watch: PM announces relaxed border rules

“Movie-like reunion scenes” indeed for Kiwis arriving from Australia yesterday… greeted by the great news of self-isolation ending on Wednesday too, from TVNZ. 


…while Australia re-opens to tourists after almost two years closed
21 Feb 2022   /

…while Australia re-opens to tourists after almost two years closed

Fully vaccinated international visitors can now skip managed isolation and quarantine.


DQ campaign puts spotlight on operators
18 Feb 2022   /

DQ campaign puts spotlight on operators

Destination Queenstown has launched a new video series celebrating those within the visitor industry.


Lake Wānaka Tourism, Destination Queenstown launch Dirt Report
26 Nov 2021   /

Lake Wānaka Tourism, Destination Queenstown launch Dirt Report

Lake Wānaka Tourism and Destination Queenstown have partnered this biking season to produce Dirt Report, a weekly round-up of all things biking in the district.


NZ looks on as Aus sees Singaporean tourists, students return
22 Nov 2021   /

NZ looks on as Aus sees Singaporean tourists, students return

Tourism Australia launches a A$4m campaign to drive visitation from Singapore.


TECNZ retrospective – a look back and laugh
10 Aug 2021   /

TECNZ retrospective – a look back and laugh

A trip down memory lane was one of the highlights of last week’s Tourism Export Council of New Zealand’s annual conference in New Plymouth.


Rotorua launches local stories campaign
7 Jul 2021   /

Rotorua launches local stories campaign

Rotorua is launching a campaign to focus on the identity of the region and the people who live there.


Wellington to launch $280k ‘classic Kiwi’ Aus campaign
27 May 2021   /

Wellington to launch $280k ‘classic Kiwi’ Aus campaign

WellingtonNZ is to launch its Wellington Welcome campaign targeting potential visitors from Australia on Monday 31 May.


Work needed to connect TFT to tourism – Webster
20 May 2021  

Work needed to connect TFT to tourism – Webster

There is a need to drive tourism from a community perspective not just an airline perspective, says the former co-chair of the TFT.


Campaign showcases Waitaki as NZ’s ‘sweet spot’
17 May 2021   /

Campaign showcases Waitaki as NZ’s ‘sweet spot’

Tourism Waitaki’s 16-week winter campaign will include a nine-episode web series on its website and social media channels.


Nash nixes bed taxes, puts IVL under scrutiny
13 May 2021  

Nash nixes bed taxes, puts IVL under scrutiny

The tourism minister also wants to see an expansion of differential pricing across the sector for international visitors.


New $7m Otago trail opens, Nash commits more funding
10 May 2021   /

New $7m Otago trail opens, Nash commits more funding

Another $7m will fund new and upgraded cycle and walking trails in Central Otago.


Forget Covid, glacier melt could soon hit NZ tourism
29 Apr 2021  

Forget Covid, glacier melt could soon hit NZ tourism

A new study shows NZ’s glaciers are melting faster than expected.


Inaugural lighting event to illuminate Christchurch for Matariki
29 Apr 2021   /

Inaugural lighting event to illuminate Christchurch for Matariki

The new Tīrama Mai event will feature lighting installations, projections and illuminated artworks within the central city and the seaside suburb from Friday 25 June until Saturday 10 July.


Ardern to “shamelessly” showcase south on Aus PM tour
20 Apr 2021   /

Ardern to “shamelessly” showcase south on Aus PM tour

Ardern plans to take Scott Morrison to some of the South Island’s tourist destinations.


New Great South campaign aims to “inject some immediacy”
14 Apr 2021   /

New Great South campaign aims to “inject some immediacy”

Great South’s regional tourism organisations Visit Southland and Visit Fiordland have launched their latest Southland campaign.


Watch: Did Nash announce new tourism support at TPS? He says so
24 Mar 2021   /

Watch: Did Nash announce new tourism support at TPS? He says so

The tourism minister defends his TPS speech and says he did announce new support for the sector.


Watch: Govt outlines negotiations over trans-Tasman bubble
17 Mar 2021   /

Watch: Govt outlines negotiations over trans-Tasman bubble

Talks have moved from a joint decision making framework with Australia to “more of a unilateral approach”.


TNZ tees up Sir Rod for America’s Cup singalong
8 Mar 2021   /

TNZ tees up Sir Rod for America’s Cup singalong

The agency has invested $918k to create a unique event for the regatta.


Whakatāne launches cheeky “sunniest place in the world” campaign
1 Mar 2021  

Whakatāne launches cheeky “sunniest place in the world” campaign

Whakatāne has launched a new tongue-in-cheek “sunniest place in the world” campaign.


Watch: ‘McClash’ – McClay v Nash over “hard conversations” comment
24 Feb 2021   /

Watch: ‘McClash’ – McClay v Nash over “hard conversations” comment

Tourism minister Stuart Nash faced criticism in Parliament over his “very hard conversations” comments directed at tourism operators.


Cardrona confirms Willows Quad for winter ’21
24 Feb 2021  

Cardrona confirms Willows Quad for winter ’21

Cardrona Alpine Resort will open its 65 hectare Willows Basin in time for this winter’s ski season following the installation of a chairlift.


Gold Coast pitches for Kiwis with expat community
9 Feb 2021   /

Gold Coast pitches for Kiwis with expat community

Destination Gold Coast is urging New Zealanders to visit with a new campaign video following the reopening of a one-way travel bubble between Australia and New Zealand.


TCO’s ‘Thank You’ campaign strikes a chord
4 Feb 2021   /

TCO’s ‘Thank You’ campaign strikes a chord

A campaign showcasing Central Otago locals giving thanks to visitors has exceeded expectations, says Tourism Central Otago general manager Dylan Rushbrook.


TNZ launches $166k campaign with comedian Tom Sainsbury
27 Jan 2021   /

TNZ launches $166k campaign with comedian Tom Sainsbury

TNZ has launched a campaign with comedian Tom Sainsbury, poking fun at Instagram cliches while asking Kiwis to “share something new” on social media.


Tourism Central Otago launches “gratitude” campaign
27 Jan 2021   /

Tourism Central Otago launches “gratitude” campaign

Tourism Central Otago has launched a new campaign to say “thank you to Kiwis for their incredible support since July 2020” after the receiving “record numbers” of visitors.


Watch: Air NZ, Tourism NZ seek ‘8th Wonder of the World’
3 Dec 2020  

Watch: Air NZ, Tourism NZ seek ‘8th Wonder of the World’

Tourism New Zealand and Air New Zealand have partnered in the airline’s new safety video Aotearoa, the 8th Wonder of the World to help support the domestic tourism industry. 


Central Otago Touring Route officially opens
27 Nov 2020   /

Central Otago Touring Route officially opens

The route spanned 341km from Otepoti/Dunedin to the foot of the Southern Alps at Queenstown.


TNZ teams with duo for $1.2m domestic push
28 Oct 2020   /

TNZ teams with duo for $1.2m domestic push

Dozens of operators feature in Tourism New Zealand’s new $1.17m summer domestic tourism campaign fronted by comedy duo Madeleine Sami and Jackie van Beek.


Fly through: $154m Cathedral concept revealed

Fly through: $154m Cathedral concept revealed

The proposed Cathedral Quarter will be “a point of pride” for Christchurch and a revitalised NZ attraction.


Second lockdown cost SkyCity $20m – CEO
19 Oct 2020  

Second lockdown cost SkyCity $20m – CEO

Graeme Stephens says Auckland’s level 3 lockdown in August cost the operator millions.