Tourism
Labour's tourist levy: For and against
Labour is proposing a $25 levy on all tourists entering New Zealand, to be spent on improving tourism infrastructure and the environment. Local Government New Zealand president Dave Cull and Tourism… Audio
Labour's tourist tax lacks detail - councils
The Labour Party is being pressed to give more details about which regions would benefit from a tourist tax.
International travel almost quadrupled since 1980s
The number of New Zealanders making trips overseas has nearly quadrupled in about 30 years.
Labour floats $25 international visitors levy
Labour is proposing a $25 levy on international visitors to help fund more tourism infrastructure.
National would double hut costs for tourists
International visitors will pay double for huts and campsites on New Zealand's top five Great Walks if National is re-elected, the party says.
Cadbury turns from manufacturer to tourist attraction
The owners of Dunedin's Cadbury factory are promising to double the size of one of the town's biggest tourist attractions, Cadbury World. The New Zealand head of Mondelez - Cadbury's owner brand -… Audio
Tell me about your thesis: Film Tourism
For his Film Tourism thesis, Stefan Roesch followed film fans to various locations around the world, such as Star Wars in Tunisia and Sound of Music in Austria, in order to capture their emotions on… Audio, Gallery
Rachel Hunter Auckland ambassador
Model Rachel Hunter has a new role as the poster girl for Auckland. Audio
Full steam ahead towards post-coal jobs
Insight - Despite affordable housing and friendly people, the West Coast has struggled to attract new residents. Is there finally light at the end of the tunnel? Audio
Insight: Turning the West Coast Around
Tracy Neal explores how the West Coast is planning to re-invent its economy. Audio
Plight of the elephants
If you've been on holiday to Thailand, India or Cambodia, chances are you've visited a park where you are allowed to ride, feed or wash an elephant. Animal welfare organisation World Animal Protection… Audio
Work visas hit all-time high
Work visas were approved for a record 226,000 people in the last financial year, and according to the government the number will keep rising.
How to cope with booming tourism
The government forecasts visitor numbers in New Zealand will hit nearly five million, by the year 2023. But are we set up to cope with the influx of visitors, in terms of infrastructure, and how can… Audio
Pure deception?
The 100% Pure tourism campaign is again being criticised after using a picture of a woman drinking stright from a stream. Audio
Scientists warn of 'alien plants' risk in NZ
Alpine plants are at risk of extinction as climate change and tourism spread weeds to higher altitudes, according to new research.
Christchurch's tallest hotel opens for business
The 17-story Crowne Plaza already has almost 11,000 bookings, during what's being described as the worst winter for tourism since 2011.
Putting the kōura in Kaikōura
Vince Scully and Mary Shanahan farm kōura (native freshwater crayfish) at Waikōura Springs in Kaikōura. They also run daily tours of their unusual fish farm, but since the November earthquake tourism… Audio
Putting the kōura in Kaikōura
Vince Scully and Mary Shanahan farm kōura (native freshwater crayfish) at Waikōura Springs in Kaikōura. They also run daily tours of their unusual fish farm, but since the November earthquake tourism…
AudioLuxury lodge's water plan angers Northland neighbours
A luxury resort's plan to take up to 60,000 litres of water a day from a local creek to irrigate its lawns has angered a nearby landowner and local Māori.
Accommodation costs during Lions tour
Chef Martin Bosley has a story to tell about tourists flying back and forth from Australia for the Lions games in New Zealand because the accomodation is cheaper. Audio
