Chris Roberts

A leader in the tourism industry says while he's not concerned about the Whakaari/White Island eruption putting international tourists off visiting New Zealand, he is worried about the Bay of Plenty… Audio

Cafes, bars and restaurants are struggling big-time to fill their summer job vacancies, with some not reporting a single application. Audio

Tourism industry leaders say it's inevitable security screening will be introduced at regional airports. Screening currently takes place for aircraft with more than 90 seats. But there was general… Audio

Local councils dealing with climate change, and struggling with overloaded infrastructure and high visitor numbers need better financial support - according to a new report from the Productivity… Audio

Provisional results of a non-binding referendum show more than 80 percent of Wanaka and Queenstown voters back a bed tax, which would be used to help fund infrastructure. Audio

The tourism sector is furious that Statistics NZ will stop producing its accommodation survey, because it can't afford to do it.

Stats NZ will stop providing four industry sector surveys from July… Audio

It's an industry that earns $39 billion a year but the tourism industry is finding it hard employ workers. MBIE is predicting a 27 percent increase in the number of jobs in the tourism sector in New… Audio

Tourism is booming in the Bay of Islands, but it is difficult to attract hospitality staff because of the lack of available and affordable rental housing. Kathryn discusses the issue with Riki… Audio, Gallery

The tourism sector is warning Auckland may run out of hotel rooms if big-name developments falter or fail. Both the America's Cup and the APEC summit are expected to bring in tens of thousands of… Audio

Most international visitors entering New Zealand for less than 12 months will be charged from $25 to $35 from the second half of next year. The details were announced by the Government this morning… Audio

A levy on tourists visiting New Zealand will be in place by next year. Some think it's a great idea; some don't. Jim Boult is mayor of the Queenstown Lakes District Council and Chris Roberts is chief… Audio

Airlines and tourism bodies in New Zealand and Australia are backing calls to slash red tape with border processing at Australian and New Zealand airports. A report out this week, commissioned by… Audio

Labour is proposing a $25 levy on all tourists entering New Zealand, to be spent on improving tourism infrastructure and the environment. Local Government New Zealand president Dave Cull and Tourism… Audio

As Auckland Council pushes ahead with the so-called bed tax, in an effort to raise 14 million dollars a year, the plan has been labelled disappointing by tourism operators and unfair by moteliers. But… Audio

Tourism and hospitality careers are undervalued, despite being the country's largest export earner, and should be made University Entrance subjects again, a lecturer says. Audio