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Search data points to shift in Matariki travel trends

New Zealand travellers are increasingly seeking culturally meaningful experiences over the Matariki long weekend, according to new Booking.com search data. The online travel platform says...

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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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Google Maps launches Kiwi voice for te reo place names

Google Maps users in New Zealand will soon hear te reo Māori place names pronounced more accurately following the launch of a new AI-powered...

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Brand USA names eight Kiwi advisors to global ambassador programme

Brand USA has selected eight New Zealand travel advisors to join its 2026 Ambassador Program as the initiative expands into a global network ahead...

New walkway to improve passenger experience at Nelson Airport

Nelson Airport will begin construction next week on a new covered walkway designed to improve the passenger experience while reducing the airport's carbon footprint. The...

Surprise mohua discovery delights DOC

A surprise sighting of five rare mohua in Arthur's Pass National Park has raised hopes for the recovery of the endangered native bird following...

Southwest pier returns to service at Wellington Airport

Wellington Airport’s southwest pier has re-opened today, July 7, following a fire incident on June 12. Wellington Airport chief executive Matt Clarke says the northern...

Air NZ clears final widebody from storage

Air New Zealand has returned its final Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner from long-term storage, ending a period in which Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engine shortages left...
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