Tourism
New Hauraki Coromandel tourism boss focused on regional challenges
'Brink of excellence': New Hauraki Coromandel tourism boss focused on challenges.
Travelling to the EU is about to get more complicated
Explainer: After years of planning and myriad delays, the European Union's Entry/Exit system will go live tomorrow.
Are we taking the "freedom" out of "freedom camping"?
Freedom camping is a classic Kiwi pastime, but restrictions are getting tighter and tighter. Queenstown Lakes District Council has voted in a new bylaw that will restrict freedom campers to 15… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 10 October 2025
Winston Peters and Professor Robert Patman speak to Ingrid Hipkiss about the latest developments in Gaza; The Government is endorsing an AI-driven mental health online tool - saying it will help New… Audio
Tourism NZ CEO Rene de Monchy speaks to Ingrid Hipkiss
The government is on a mission to increase the number of tourists coming to New Zealand. Tourism New Zealand CEO Rene de Monchy spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Auckland's Moana festival looks to new government events fund
"I think MBIE have done a really smart thing here and they're going to see the benefits within the one year window of investing in major event and event content."
Bed tax could kick-start Auckland economy, Heart of the City CEO says
Auckland businesses and city leaders are renewing calls for a bed tax to levy tourist accommodation in the city to fund major events. Audio
Auckland Museum volunteers innovate after gallery closures
It's been a tough year for Auckland Museum. The discovery of asbestos in May has hit the organisation with multi-million-dollar bills and a big drop in visitor numbers. But the volunteers who guide… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 25th September 2025
In today's episode, Auckland Council has voted in favour of a new housing intensification plan that clears the way for high-rise buildings of up to 15 storeys around public transport hubs; a new… Audio
How New Zealand gets 'soft power' without spending a fortune
We've managed to develop brand awareness without spending a fortune on advertising itself.
Soft power, sneaky marketing
How New Zealand manages to develop brand awareness without spending a fortune on advertising itself. Audio
DOC trials paid parking at Aoraki-Mount Cook
Visitors will have to pay $5 per hour to park at White Horse Hill car park as part of a seven-month trial.
Cruise season returns, but fewer ships are docking
The cruise season is back underway, but far fewer ships are coming our way. Felix Walton reports. Audio
New NZ cruise season begins amid gloomy expectations
Visitor numbers are expected to fall 20 percent on last year, which were 20 percent down on the previous year.
'Welcome news': First cruise ship of the season docks in Auckland
The Crown Princess leaves at 10pm on Monday but not before those on board had a chance to explore Auckland.
Cruise ship season kicks off in Auckland
The first of an expected 170,000 cruise ship visitors to New Zealand this year have hit the streets of Auckland today, with the arrival of the Crown Princess. Retailers and tourism operators are keen… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 19 September 2025
In today's episode, in a blow for the Government, the economy has had a much larger slump than expected which the Finance Minister's blaming in part on Donald Trump's trade tariffs, negotiations… Audio
Overtourism blamed for Bali floods
Renowned as a destination for relaxation, a sense of fear is rippling through the Island of the Gods.
US travellers are 'flag jacking' and Canadians are livid
"A Canadian couple screamed at me, saying that America is selfish, and ruining everything". Video
Residents block trains to tourist attraction Machu Picchu
Train services to Machu Picchu, Peru's main tourist attraction, were suspended as protesting residents placed logs and rocks on the tracks.
