Tourism
Tourism industry hopes for busy summer after 'worst winter'
Youth travel businesses are hopeful to recover some of their losses this summer after one of their worst winters ever. Audio
Part of Milford Sound underwater observatory sinks
The tourist attraction in Harrison Cove was damaged in a storm at the weekend.
Rome considering limiting tourist access to Trevi Fountain
Crowds at the fountain are becoming "very difficult to manage", the mayor says.
Tourism operators concerned levy hike will deter travellers
iFly Queenstown owner Matt Wong says the levy hike comes at a challenging time for the sector that is still recovering from the effects of Covid-19.
Backpackers not worried about visitor levy going up to $100
International visitors are set to pay more to visit New Zealand - producer Leonard Powell hit the streets to find out more. Audio
The Panel with Denise L'estrange-Corbet & Peter Dunne (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Denise L'estrange-Corbet & Hon Peter Dunne CNZM to discuss the increase in tourist tax, and a rise in people declaring financial hardship. Denise… Audio
Doocey's tourist levy claims not backed up by the evidence - airlines rep
His advice says there will be no "significant" decrease in visitors due to the levy hike. Audio
Concerns international visitor levy could cost NZ more
From October the visitor levy for people entering Aotearoa will go from $35 to $100 a person, bringing in an estimated 229 million dollars a year. Although more than forty percent of travellers… Audio
International vistors levy will cost $100 from next month
From next month the international visitors levy will more than triple; from 35 dollars to a hundred dollars. International visitors spent over $11 billion in the year ending March 2024, but being… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 3 September 2024
On today's episode, threats to New Zealand's national security are increasingly likely to come from within New Zealand - be it disgruntled government employees or those who are in desperate need of… Audio
International tourists to pay $100 to enter NZ
International tourists will now have to pay $100 to enter New Zealand - almost triple the current $35 fee. Tourism Industry Aotearoa chief executive Rebecca Ingram spoke to Ben Strang. Audio
London's calling, but more New Zealanders aren't picking up
Young Kiwis are heading overseas in record numbers, but are finding that the traditional London OE looks different than it did for earlier generations Audio
The Panel with Nalini Baruch & Martin Bosley (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Nalini Baruch & Martin Bosley discuss whether it's ok to pop away from the office for a coffee. Plus: why is Turangi becoming a popular tourist… Audio
Why the tourism body is against hiking visitor fees
Hundreds of millions of dollars are at risk if the international visitor levy is hiked to $100, Tourism Industry Aotearoa claims.
Tramper drowned trying to rush epic Te Araroa Trail - coroner
Petr Čech put pressure on himself to complete the country-long trek within three months, the coroner has found.
Waiheke's housing at a tipping point
Holiday homes sit empty while local families live in cars and on deteriorating boats. Audio
Waiheke Island facing 'most acute housing crisis of anywhere' in NZ
Residents and business owners on Auckland's Waiheke Island are split on what to make of the island's housing crisis.
Short-stay rentals fuelling Waiheke's housing crisis - researcher
Despite a high homeless per capita population, many houses on the island sit unoccupied for much of the year. Audio
Sudden fee rise will turn cruise ships off NZ - warning
Fewer cruise ships could visit New Zealand if border levies are increased at short notice as is planned, the sector says.
Te Papa announces entry fee for international visitors
The move comes as rising energy, insurance and staffing costs lead to a $30m funding gap. Audio
