Tourism
Northern Express adds dining experience: 'Come and explore Ruapehu with us'
Ruapehu officials are hoping it will help boost tourism in the region.
New dining experience introduced on Northern Express
Ruapehu officials are hoping a new dining experience on the Northern Express will help boost tourism in the region. The scenic train which runs between Wellington and Auckland has introduced a… Audio
Councils in Northland welcome increased tourist tax
Councils in Northland hope the increased tourist tax will ease the burden on ratepayers. Felix Walton has more. Audio
Queenstown told its freedom camping rules are invalid
The Queenstown Lakes District Council's Freedom Camping Bylaw has been ruled invalid, following a judicial review.
Fears over spin-off effects of unreliable ferries
Continued problems on ferries are making holiday-makers and tourists nervous, Marlborough's Chamber of Commerce says.
Heading Off: Treats of Taupo
Fleur Wolstenholme arrived in Taupo as an 18-year-old from the UK and never left. Since then, she's helped put the central North Island town on the food map. She created treat,nz, celebrating Taupo's… Audio
New charge for overseas visitors to Te Papa met with positive response
Those visiting from New Zealand are able to enter straight away while those visiting from overseas now have to pay a $35 entry fee.
Trans-Tasman flights to return to Hamilton, Dunedin airports
Jetstar will operate flights from Hamilton to Australia after 13 years, and Dunedin will have a direct service to Gold Coast.
Regional Wrap: Waitohi Picton
A gateway to Te Wai Pounamu and the Marlborough Sounds, Picton has the capacity to surprise travellers with the range of cultural experiences on offer.
It’s the destination for this week’s Culture… Audio
Could 'slow tourism' be the answer to an overtourism backlash?
Analysis - Overtourism isn't just about too many people in one place. It's also about how people travel, Amy Ermann writes.
Tourism industry hopes for busy summer after 'worst winter'
Youth travel businesses are hopeful to recover some of their losses this summer after one of their worst winters ever. Audio
Part of Milford Sound underwater observatory sinks
The tourist attraction in Harrison Cove was damaged in a storm at the weekend.
Rome considering limiting tourist access to Trevi Fountain
Crowds at the fountain are becoming "very difficult to manage", the mayor says.
Tourism operators concerned levy hike will deter travellers
iFly Queenstown owner Matt Wong says the levy hike comes at a challenging time for the sector that is still recovering from the effects of Covid-19.
Backpackers not worried about visitor levy going up to $100
International visitors are set to pay more to visit New Zealand - producer Leonard Powell hit the streets to find out more. Audio
The Panel with Denise L'estrange-Corbet & Peter Dunne (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Denise L'estrange-Corbet & Hon Peter Dunne CNZM to discuss the increase in tourist tax, and a rise in people declaring financial hardship. Denise… Audio
Doocey's tourist levy claims not backed up by the evidence - airlines rep
His advice says there will be no "significant" decrease in visitors due to the levy hike. Audio
Concerns international visitor levy could cost NZ more
From October the visitor levy for people entering Aotearoa will go from $35 to $100 a person, bringing in an estimated 229 million dollars a year. Although more than forty percent of travellers… Audio
International vistors levy will cost $100 from next month
From next month the international visitors levy will more than triple; from 35 dollars to a hundred dollars. International visitors spent over $11 billion in the year ending March 2024, but being… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 3 September 2024
On today's episode, threats to New Zealand's national security are increasingly likely to come from within New Zealand - be it disgruntled government employees or those who are in desperate need of… Audio
