Tourism
Future of regional tourism 'dire' if council funding cut
Hawke's Bay could lose out on $250 million a year in visitor spend if its tourism body is forced to close, chair says. Audio
Regional tourism groups face funding crunch
As councils around the country slash costs many are looking to can or cut funding to their own tourism agencies; a move an industry insider says could kill businesses and turn parts of Aotearoa into a… Audio
Wait for passports blows out to eight weeks
And the wait time for an urgently required passport has increased.
The island where locals are saying no to tourists
An influx of holidaymakers is driving up housing costs and depleting resources, residents say.
'They cruise, we lose' - Protesters hit Wellington streets
Calling for an end to "luxury emissions", climate protesters passed cruise ship visitors in Wellington chanting slogans and waving banners.
Discounts for ex life-pass holders announced by new Tūroa operator
The new operator of the Tūroa Ski Field says ski passes will be on sale from next week - with deals for former life pass holders. Audio
One level of Te Papa to close for 9 months for repairs
One of Te Papa's floor levels is to be closed down for at least nine months for repairs, after rust was found in a sprinkler system.
Pure Tūroa gets 10-year concession to run ski-field
This year's ski season - and a decade's worth more - will go ahead at Tūroa, the government has confirmed.
Centre that 'put Whangārei on the map' faces financial shortfall
Whangārei's acclaimed, but controversial, Hundertwasser Art Centre could run out of money by October 2025 - which means ratepayers may have to stump up to keep it open. Audio
Drop in domestic travellers cause of closure of Queenstown eateries
A drop in domestic travellers combined with increasing overheads are believed to be behind a number of Queenstown eateries closing their doors in recent months. The resort town is still recovering… Audio
Ruapehu's tourism future is complicated and confusing
Snow season is fast approaching but the North Island's only commercial skiing mountain has an uncertain future Audio
Museums and galleries dire warning if they're not supported
A new campaign, Keep the Lights on for Museums and Galleries, is warning the public about the financial pressures Aotearoa's museums and galleries are facing. Audio
Popular alpine town Hanmer Springs looks at new attractions
Hanmer Springs is looking to add a museum and sporting development to its attractions.
14 year old puts case foward to PM to get international flights back to Dunedin
A 14 year old campaigning to get international flights back to Dunedin has today put his case to the country's Prime Minister. Up until the Covid-19 pandemic hit, Virgin Australia flew directly… Audio
Some businesses spend years accumulating the perfect ambience
Music is probably one of the last things you'd pay attention to when out for a meal or drink - but it can make or break the whole experience.
We've all been to a restaurant or bar where the music is… Audio
Easter weekend 'felt like Christmastime' - Northland businesses
"We just couldn't keep up", say Northland businesses reporting a bumper Easter weekend.
Wānaka supermarkets deliberately breaching Easter trading rules
Foodstuffs says its Wānaka New World stores have decided to stay open across Easter Weekend in breach of the holiday's trading laws.
Nelson urgently needs revitalisation as economic performance slumps - mayor
New data shows Nelson's economic performance was the worst of any region in New Zealand in the last year.
Warbirds over Wānaka promises best ever show after six-year hiatus
More than 50,000 people are expected to attend the international airshow, which first ran in 1988.
Grand Chateau Tongariro bidders need more certainty from government - mayor
The historic hotel at the base of Mount Ruapehu has been closed since last February and is costing taxpayers more than $2 million a year while it sits empty and in disrepair. Audio