Tuesday, March 17, 2026

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Lakeside destinations trend for Easter travel, Booking.com data shows

New Booking.com search data suggests many Kiwis are planning nature-focused getaways for the Easter 2026 long weekend, with lakeside and wellness destinations climbing travel...

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MEETINGS 2026 close to selling out

Exhibitor demand for MEETINGS 2026 is surging, with New Zealand’s largest business events showcase on track to sell out. More than 250 New Zealand product...

Hospitality leaders meet at Parliament for sector summit

Hospitality industry leaders and government representatives gathered at Parliament last week for the 2026 Hospitality Summit, aimed at identifying solutions to strengthen the sector. The...

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Waipoua Forest Kauri Walks closed until October for major upgrade

The Kauri Walks tracks in Waipoua Forest will be closed from Wednesday, March 11, 2026 until the end of October while major upgrades are...

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International arrivals and events drive strong February for NZ hotels

New Zealand’s hotel sector recorded one of its strongest months since the pandemic in February, driven by a surge in international arrivals and a...

Central Otago winegrowers invited to comment on fast-track mining proposal

Central Otago winegrowers have been invited to provide comment on a proposed gold mining project as part of the Government’s fast-track consenting process. The Central...

Christchurch hotels hit decade-high February occupancy

Christchurch hotels recorded a decade-high February occupancy rate of 96.4 per cent in 2026, well above the national average of 88.9 per cent. New data...

Moda appointed to lead marketing for Pullman Auckland Airport

Hotel brand and marketing studio Moda has been appointed to lead the marketing strategy for Te Arikinui Pullman Auckland Airport following a competitive tender...

Craggy Range opens luxury lodge in Hawke’s Bay

Craggy Range has opened a new luxury lodge within its Giants Estate vineyard in Havelock North, expanding its food and wine tourism offering in...
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