Tourism
Tourism sector celebrates end of visitors' pre-departure tests
The tourism sector is celebrating the end of pre-departure tests for travellers.
From Tuesday the requirement is gone. The government says it's now more hassle than it's worth.
But the Opposition… Audio
Queenstown rejoicing as snow brings relief to businesses
Winter has arrived in Aoteoroa's tourism mecca, bringing with it plenty of snow and heralding the start of the ski season.
Queenstown's economic scene heating up as temp drops
Winter has arrived in Aotearoa's tourism mecca, bringing with it plenty of snow and heralding the start of the ski season.
While the wintry blast late last week brought disruption to many, it was… Audio
Tourism firm RealNZ faces charges over moorings in Milford Sound
A major tourism company is being taken to court over unconsented moorings in Milford Sound.
Ski Time lodge turning away visitors due to staff shortage
Ski Time in Methven is being forced to reduce hours and available rooms - despite a surge in demand.
The lodge and restaurant are busy, but a lack of international travellers on working holidays… Audio
Tourist chief welcomes reopening of borders to tourists
A tourism organisation is hoping that at least ten Pacific nations will be open again to tourists by the end of the year.
NZ's 'last true town' proves a drawcard for domestic visitors
Reefton has bucked the trend with a 40 percent increase in visitor spending during the pandemic.
Queenstown staff shortages continue with at least 600 vacancies in town
A shortage of workers is continuing to cause concern for Queenstown businesses.
Travel industry scrambles to gear up for return of more visitors
A battered travel industry is a shadow of its former self, with many smaller operators unable to survive more than two years of closed borders and lockdowns.
Tourism industry scrambling to rebuild
A battered travel industry is scrambling to get the cars, buses, and labour to gear up for increasing numbers of visitors but faces plenty of obstacles on the road to recovery.
The borders fully… Audio
Cook Islands:Trader Jack's Jack Cooper hospitality remembered
If you have ever been to the Cook Islands and had a beer, theres a very good chance that Trader Jacks was the place where you enjoyed the famous hospitality of the Island nation. The bar and… Audio
Queenstown needs more staff to cope with increased tourism
The mountains are white with snow, the Aussies are arriving unimpeded by Covid restrictions and the businesses owners are breathing sighs of relief. Well not everyone, the Queenstown tourism sector… Audio
The Week in Detail: Bromley stench, renewable energy and monkeypox
The Detail brings you the issues that matter every weekday. Here's what we covered this week. Audio
Otago cycle trail network confident it will overcome consent hurdles
It's hoped work on the next connections between Otago's cycle trails will begin this year - when finished a continuous 600km network of trails will link Queenstown to Dunedin.
Central Otago cycle trails on a roll to full 600km network
Work is well underway to connect Otago's cycle trails into a continuous network of more than 600 kilometres.
Consents have been lodged for the next steps that will see the area's great rides… Video, Audio
Attracting overseas visitors a challenge for tourism industry
The tourism industry is preparing for a harder sell to attract overseas visitors. More than 450 tourism operators confronted the changes affecting their industry during the online TRENZ Hui on… Audio
Tourism industry expecting slow and steady return of visitors
The tourism industry says it's ready to say 'Kia Ora' to the world even as it prepares for more hurdles ahead.
'We need to make it easy for people to come back to the city' - post-pandemic expert
A global expert in revitalising cities says Auckland needs to campaign to bring back workers, visitors and students to the city centre and is behind much of the world.
All aboard? The cruise ship comeback
The Detail - The maritime border is about to reopen and that means cruise ships will once again visit New Zealand's shores. Will it be a return to the pre-pandemic status quo?
Inflight Information
Buckle up and hold on tight as we welcome you aboard RNZ Airlines! Here our presenters will ensure that all passengers have been well informed of all boarding, landing and safety procedures, in te reo… Video, Audio
