Tourism

The Board of Airline Representatives is upset they weren't consulted on the move they say will reduce New Zealand's competitiveness as a destination. Audio

West Auckland councillor Ken Turner is hoping to give the Rainforest Express a new lease of life.

The cruise industry wants to get more value out of fewer ships by building more tourism experiences on land and getting more locally grown goods on board.

A new RNZ podcast tours the motu, looking at the stories behind Māori place names - the origins, the people, and how names have changed over the years.

The Restaurant Association's latest report paints a mixed picture for many operators.

As tourist numbers increase, the lack of a freedom camping ambassador is being felt by locals in the Catlins, with an urgent call made to replace a vacant role.

The lack of quality tourism data has been an industry bugbear for years - the new $400,000 contestable fund is hoped to turn things around.

Many Pacific Islands have "strong views" on what's appropriate for tourists to wear - and "teeny tiny swimwear" doesn't cut it, an expert says.

Waterfront business in Auckland are celebrating the return of the Sail GP regatta next year, but stress a vital link to the district needs to be up and running when it happens.

The event is expected to generate over $10 million during a traditionally quiet month for Tāmaki Makaurau.

Some businesses around the skifields have taken drastic measures, but others left behind say they now see some hope.