Tourism
Calling Home: Rachel Nelson in Tashkent
Hawke's Bay native Rachel Nelson has lived in plenty of different places around the world - China, USA, Qatar and Germany, to name a few. But the experience she and her family are currently enjoying… Audio
Fiordland tourist operators keen to put 'diabolical' years behind them
The tourists are coming back, but will one of the country's most special destinations be ready for them?
Preparations amp up for tourists to return to Fiordland
The tourists are coming back, but will one of the country's most iconic destinations - Fiordland - be ready for them?
Tourism reporter Tess Brunton found out. Audio
Calling Home: Rachel Nelson in Tashkent
Rachel Nelson has lived in plenty of different places around the world - China, USA, Qatar and Germany, to name a few. But the experience she and her family are currently enjoying in Tashkent is… Audio
Riding On - tourism operator looks forward to border opening
The cycling boom has helped a King Country rural tourism business keep ticking over during the pandemic but the border opening to Australians this month can't come soon enough for Epic Cycle… Audio
Tourism operators say grant funding was essential
Tourism operators say covid-related grants have helped keep them afloat through the pandemic.
The Auditor-General John Ryan found ministers used unclear criteria when dishing out nearly $70 million… Audio
Calls for review into $290m tourism fund to fix 'uneven playing fields'
The co-owner of a major tourist business says the government has no understanding of tourism and appears to have given money to its mates without due process. Audio
Tourist business owner not happy with Strategic Tourism Asset Protection Programme
The co-owner of a major tourist business says the Government has no understanding of tourism and appears to have given money to its mates without due process.
The comment by Aaron Russ of Heritage… Audio
Wales launches tourism campaign "NZ of the North"
A cheeky ad campaign has been launched by the Government of Wales and a Welsh distillery.. It's called 'Wales - New Zealand of the North' and it takes aim - with tongue firmly in cheek - at our 100%… Audio
Businesses furious govt 'picked favourites' for $290m tourism fund
The top watchdog has criticised a government tourism fund, that handed out hundreds of millions dollars, for a lack of transparency and clarity - and many in the industry are fuming.
Fiordland Jet boss responds to Auditor General report on strategic tourism fund
Fiordland Jet co-owner Chris Adams got half way through applying for a loan under the Strategic Tourism Asset Protection Plan and gave up..
He's been reading the report, and talks to Lisa Owen.
Video, Audio
Govt tourism boost criticised for lack of transparency
A government tourism fund that handed out hundred of millions dollars is being criticised for a lack of transparency and clarity.
An Auditor General's report released today confirms many of the… Audio
Mackenzie District tourism businesses '100 percent ready for action'
Bookings are steadily streaming into businesses in the Mackenzie District ahead of borders reopening next month.
Bookings steady in Mackenzie region as borders reopening
The Mackenzie District, with its snow-capped Aoraki, turquoise lakes and star-filled night skies, has been a favourite with international visitors.
And when the borders slammed shut, it suffered… Audio
Tourist operator's plea: 'Life has to get back to normal'
The Omicron outbreak is causing visitor spending to tank in Taranaki after it held its own during earlier stages of the pandemic.
Taranaki visitor sector spending tanks during Omicron surge
The Omicron outbreak is causing visitor spending to tank in Taranaki after it defied predictions and held its own during the first two years of the pandemic.
The sector wants the government to help… Audio
Tourism workers excited, ready to welcome visitors to New Zealand
Former tourism workers are taking the plunge back into the hard-hit industry, saying they cannot wait to welcome back visitors.
Covid-19: Tourism workers eagerly await return of visitors
Thousands of tourism workers lost their jobs when the borders slammed shut and revenue dried up for businesses around the country.
Now staffing shortages are one of the industry's most pressing… Audio
Christchurch businesses 'excited about the border reopening'
New businesses in Christchurch are breathing a sigh of relief at the government's recent changes to Covid-19 restrictions, after a quiet few months setting up shop.
Mediawatch for 27 March 2022
Covid countermeasures canned amid chorus of commentators urging us to 'open up'; new talk station offers new approach - but also same old bluster; new TV channels add entertainment options. Audio
