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Cruise industry worth more than $1.3 billion
The cruise industry is making waves with a new report showing it was worth more than 1.3 billion dollars for the country last financial year.The industry-commissioned report was released today and aims to provide the first comprehensive picture of New Zealand's cruise economy. But it's not all smooth sailing with the industry warning millions of dollars could be in jeopardy as it grapples with rising costs and regulations, Tourism reporter Tess Brunton reports.