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International arrivals top 3.5 million for first time since 2020

New Zealand recorded 3.51 million overseas visitor arrivals in the year to December 2025, the first annual period to exceed 3.5 million since the...

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Te Pae reports strong year for international conventions

Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre says it has delivered a record year for international business events, citing strong delegate feedback and a growing pipeline...

NZICC officially opens, with more than 120 events confirmed for 2026

The New Zealand International Convention Centre has officially opened in Auckland, marking a significant expansion of the country’s business events and large-scale exhibition capacity. Tourism...

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Te Pae reports strong year for international conventions

Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre says it has delivered a record year for international business events, citing strong delegate feedback and a growing pipeline...

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Milford Sound braces for Chinese New Year surge after record summer start

A further spike in visitation is expected at Piopiotahi Milford Sound over Chinese New Year, following record-breaking December and January numbers. The 2026 Chinese New...

Originair to launch direct Christchurch–Nelson service

Regional airline Originair will launch a direct service between Christchurch and Nelson from Friday, February 13, adding capacity on one of the South Island’s...

Long-term DOC concessions confirmed for Remarkables and Fiordland operators

The Government has confirmed a series of long-term tourism concessions across the South Island, providing extended operating certainty for key visitor attractions. Conservation Minister Tama...

Queenstown Cable Car referral documents released ahead of fast-track decision

Referral application documents for the proposed Queenstown Cable Car have been published on the Government’s Fast-track Approvals website, ahead of a ministerial decision on...

Government allocates $3.2m to regional events under tourism package

The Government has allocated more than $3.2 million to support a series of events across the country, as part of its $70 million Major...
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