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Search data points to shift in Matariki travel trends

New Zealand travellers are increasingly seeking culturally meaningful experiences over the Matariki long weekend, according to new Booking.com search data. The online travel platform says...

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Tourism Summit to focus on ‘Distinctive by Design’

Tourism Industry Aotearoa has unveiled the theme for Tourism Summit Aotearoa 2026 and announced China tourism expert George Cao as the event's first keynote...

Tourism Policy Statement highlights value of business events

Business Events Industry Aotearoa has welcomed the Government’s new Tourism Policy Statement, saying it reinforces the role of business events as a high-value part...

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Search data points to shift in Matariki travel trends

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DOC launches winter campaign to reconnect people with nature

The Department of Conservation has launched a winter campaign encouraging New Zealanders to spend more time in nature while taking simple actions to support...

Google Maps launches Kiwi voice for te reo place names

Google Maps users in New Zealand will soon hear te reo Māori place names pronounced more accurately following the launch of a new AI-powered...

Christchurch welcomes new direct Vanuatu flights

Christchurch Airport has welcomed the inaugural Solomon Airlines direct service between Christchurch and Port Vila, providing South Islanders with a new direct connection to...

Air NZ clears final widebody from storage

Air New Zealand has returned its final Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner from long-term storage, ending a period in which Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engine shortages left...
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