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Golden Visa demand drives surge in luxury rentals

Demand for luxury rental accommodation has surged in the wake of changes to New Zealand's Active Investor Plus visa settings, with new data suggesting...

Latest news in conferences

Record $253m conference bid target set for next year

Tourism New Zealand is aiming to secure 110 international conference bids worth a record $253 million in the next financial year, as it looks...

Business events sector celebrates successful MEETINGS 2026

MEETINGS 2026 has wrapped up in Auckland after delivering 8,000 business appointments across two days and drawing hundreds of buyers, exhibitors and industry leaders...

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Invercargill Airport unveils new café operator

Invercargill Airport has appointed Southland hospitality operator Jerin Nadar as the new operator of its terminal café, with the refreshed offering set to open...

Record $253m conference bid target set for next year

Tourism New Zealand is aiming to secure 110 international conference bids worth a record $253 million in the next financial year, as it looks...

Government injects $1m into conference attraction fund

Business Events Industry Aotearoa has welcomed a $1 million Government investment aimed at attracting more international conferences to New Zealand. Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise...

Motueka restaurant defends Monteith’s Wild Food Challenge crown

Motueka restaurant The Smoking Barrel has successfully defended its title at the 2026 Monteith's Wild Food Challenge, taking out the national competition for a...

Drax Project to reopen Wellington Town Hall

Te Whare Whakarauika Wellington Town Hall will reopen on February 20, 2027, with a headline performance by Wellington band Drax Project, marking the return...
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