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September a boom month for international visitors
Friday, 21 October 2011, 12:19 pm | Tourism New Zealand
International arrivals into New Zealand in September jumped 26 per cent on the same month last year, resulting in a bumper start to spring tourism. Statistics New Zealand figures revealed today, show that 74,355 of September arrivals were visiting New ... More >>
Early RWC2011 arrivals boost tourism numbers in August
Wednesday, 21 September 2011, 1:27 pm | Tourism New Zealand
August arrivals were up 4.7 percent on the same month last year. Just over half of the increase could be attributed to RWC2011 visitors arriving before the tournament opened. More >>
Continued Asian growth but July international arrivals down
Friday, 19 August 2011, 3:41 pm | Tourism New Zealand
Despite continued growth from parts of Asia, international arrivals into New Zealand fell by 3.7 per cent during July 2011 to 176,084 when compared to the same month in 2010 (182,904), Statistics New Zealand figures released today show. More >>
News Alerts from Tourism New Zealand
Friday, 5 August 2011, 5:39 pm | Tourism New Zealand
The best of Kiwi music will sound throughout the country during the Rugby World Cup when 50 top bands play 22 different cities as part of a REAL New Zealand Music Showcase tour. More >>
Challenging month for international arrivals
Thursday, 21 July 2011, 12:56 pm | Tourism New Zealand
International arrivals into New Zealand fell by 10.0 per cent during June 2011 to 131,269 when compared to the same month in 2010 (145,825) on the back of disruptions caused by the Chilean ash cloud, Statistics New Zealand figures released today show. More >>
Ways to tap into Indian visitor growth
Thursday, 30 June 2011, 4:33 pm | Tourism New Zealand
Opportunities to capitalise on the increasing number of international arrivals from India are contained in a study commissioned by Tourism New Zealand on visitor needs and expectations. More >>
May international arrivals in line with expectation
Tuesday, 21 June 2011, 1:28 pm | Tourism New Zealand
International arrivals into New Zealand fell slightly by 0.4 per cent during May 2011 to 140,741 when compared to the same month in 2010 (141,336), Statistics New Zealand figures released today show. More >>
NZ to host major convention of US travel writers
Monday, 23 May 2011, 12:12 pm | Tourism New Zealand
Preparations are on-track for an estimated 500-strong convention of travel writers to be held in Wellington in November, with organisers reporting the fastest ever uptake on registrations. More >>
New legislation will help promote responsible camping
Monday, 16 May 2011, 3:36 pm | Tourism New Zealand
Planned new legislation covering freedom camping has the support of the tourism industry and is backed by the New Zealand Freedom Camping Forum. The new laws announced by Environment Minister Nick Smith will help promote responsible camping practices to ... More >>
Fall in March international arrivals cushioned by China & US
Wednesday, 4 May 2011, 2:19 pm | Tourism New Zealand
International arrivals into New Zealand fell by 27,710 (down 11.4 per cent) in March 2011, compared to the same month in 2010, Statistics New Zealand figures released today show. Arrival numbers fell from key markets including Australia (down 11.3 ... More >>
The Biggest Loser New Zealand experience airs on US TV
Wednesday, 13 April 2011, 4:54 pm | Tourism New Zealand
Millions of viewers across the USA are tonight tuning in to see the nine players left on the hit television show ‘The Biggest Loser: Couples’ and their visit to New Zealand, in the first of two special episodes. Promoted in the USA as ‘can’t ... More >>
International visitor numbers stable in February
Wednesday, 13 April 2011, 1:15 pm | Tourism New Zealand
New Zealand welcomed 268,259 international visitors during February, an increase of 0.2 per cent compared to the same month last year, according to Statistics New Zealand figures released today. Visitors numbers from Australia (up 2.5 per cent), ... More >>
Capture the Ultimate New Zealand Experience and Be in to Win
Tuesday, 29 March 2011, 2:12 pm | Tourism New Zealand
Tourism New Zealand has launched an online competition – myNZ- encouraging all New Zealanders and foreign travellers in the country to share their ultimate experience through photography or film. More >>
International visitor arrivals up in January
Wednesday, 9 March 2011, 3:44 pm | Tourism New Zealand
International visitor numbers for the month of January increased by 3.5 per cent to 265,553 this year, according to Statistics New Zealand figures released today. Chinese arrivals drove the increase, with 54.4 per cent more visitors (up 5,125 visitors) ... More >>
NZ ranked third favourite country by Wanderlust readers
Friday, 4 February 2011, 2:34 pm | Tourism New Zealand
New Zealand has been named the third ‘Top Country’ in the world in this year’s prestigious Wanderlust Travel awards. New Zealand received an overall satisfaction score of 96.13% from international visitors who voted in this year’s awards, which ... More >>
International visitor numbers to NZ hit all-time high
Friday, 4 February 2011, 2:32 pm | Tourism New Zealand
Strong growth in the number of Chinese and Australian visitors during December has helped New Zealand record its biggest month for international visitor arrivals since records began. Total international arrivals in December 2010 were up 1.3 per cent ... More >>
Top paralympians in NZ for world champs
Wednesday, 19 January 2011, 5:09 pm | Tourism New Zealand
More than 1100 athletes from 80 countries are converging on the South Island city of Christchurch for the IPC Athletics World Championships - the biggest event of its kind outside the Paralympic Games. More >>
New Zealand loves those Hobbits
Wednesday, 19 January 2011, 5:08 pm | Tourism New Zealand
Valentine’s Day 2011 - February 14 - could have added heart-warming significance in New Zealand this year with talk that filming of the much anticipated Hobbit movies is likely to begin that day. More >>
New America's Cup boat made in NZ
Wednesday, 19 January 2011, 5:07 pm | Tourism New Zealand
New Zealand boat builders are the toast of the international sailing community with the successful launch of the new AC45 catamaran - a scaled-down version of the boats to race in the next America’s Cup. More >>
