Tuesday, September 1, 2026

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Tourism numbers shift after data change

Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has released the latest Tourism Volumes & Flows data. Domestic visitor counts are down 20 to 30 percent...

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West Coast Tourism’s first Local Legend

Glacier Country tourism champion Claire Hunt has been named the inaugural West Coast Tourism Local Legend. Claire received the award at the West Coast Tourism...

Tech meets wilderness at West Coast Tourism Summit

Around 150 tourism operators and industry leaders from across the region gathered in Greymouth yesterday for the 2026 Manaakitanga ki te Tai Poutini Hui...

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