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Visitor recovery supports rental vehicle demand

New Zealand's recovering international visitor market is continuing to drive demand for rental vehicles, particularly for travellers exploring regional destinations and undertaking multi-stop itineraries. Industry...

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Tourism Summit to focus on ‘Distinctive by Design’

Tourism Industry Aotearoa has unveiled the theme for Tourism Summit Aotearoa 2026 and announced China tourism expert George Cao as the event's first keynote...

Tourism Policy Statement highlights value of business events

Business Events Industry Aotearoa has welcomed the Government’s new Tourism Policy Statement, saying it reinforces the role of business events as a high-value part...

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Hooker Valley Track crossing set to reopen

The new suspension bridge on the Hooker Valley Track at Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park will open to the public on July 28, restoring access...

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DOC on alert after H5 bird flu detection

The Department of Conservation is closely monitoring the country's first detection of H5 avian influenza in a wild migratory bird, while stressing there is...

Hooker Valley Track crossing set to reopen

The new suspension bridge on the Hooker Valley Track at Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park will open to the public on July 28, restoring access...

Second H5 case prompts expanded bird flu response

The Government is stepping up its response to H5 avian influenza after a kāhu (swamp harrier) found in the Wairarapa became the second bird...

IHG completes voco conversion in Queenstown

IHG Hotels & Resorts, Pro-invest Group and Connect Hospitality have opened voco Queenstown, completing the conversion of the former Holiday Inn Express & Suites...

IVL funding to upgrade toilets in tourism hotspots

The Government is investing $3.8 million through the International Visitor Levy to improve public toilet facilities in the Mackenzie and Queenstown Lakes districts. Tourism and...
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