Overseas visitor arrivals increase but still below pre-pandemic levels

Kerry Meadows-Bonner is a journalist based in the Bay of Plenty with a diverse portfolio from community news to business financial reporting. Previously, Kerry has worked as an independent contractor for digital community publications in Auckland, penning articles on community and people, business, culture, and social issues. She also brings twelve ongoing years of experience as music critic for a leading New Zealand music platform. As a passionate music enthusiast, she enjoys attending live shows with her husband, tattoo culture and uses her free time to read, source the best vegetable dumplings and diving into True Crime reading and podcasting.