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India Trade Famil Arrives with the Cricket Team 07 Apr 2009
Tourism New Zealand with support from Tourism Auckland, Positively Wellington Tourism, Christchurch & Canterbury Tourism and local operators hosted a group of seven travel company directors during the Indian cricket tour of New Zealand. Read More
Te Waonui - A New Experience in Franz Josef Glacier 03 Apr 2009
Just imagine waking up to the melodic call of native birdsong and opening your eyes to majestic mountains rising out of lush rainforest, all from the comfort of your luxuriously appointed room… This is Te Waonui Forest Retreat, a stunning, unique lodge-style hotel surrounded by native rainforest on New Zealand’s beautiful West Coast. Read More
Zealandia Hatches First Baby Tuatara 18 Mar 2009
Wellington's wildlife sanctuary, Zealandia makes headlines around the world with the discovery of the first tuatara to hatch in the wild on mainland New Zealand in over 200 years! Read More
Visitors will Spread Around New Zealand for Rugby World Cup 2011 16 Mar 2009
Tourism New Zealand says the announcement of venues for the Rugby World Cup in 2011 is good news for tourism in New Zealand. Read More
New Zealand’s Profile Soars in India 16 Mar 2009
One of India’s most famous Bollywood actresses and the exploits of India’s cricketing superstars have helped to push New Zealand’s profile sky-high over the last few weeks. Read More
New Spa Opens at Terrace Downs Resort 04 Mar 2009
A Spa is the latest addition to Canterbury's high country resort, Terrace Downs and several special Spa and golf packages are now on offer. Read More
The Bachelor Finds Love in New Zealand 25 Feb 2009
ABC’s Bachelor, just screened in the US, has found true love in New Zealand – and he’s not just talking about the quest for his fiancée! Read More
Economic Conditions Biting into Tourism Markets 27 Feb 2009
World economic conditions are biting into the New Zealand tourism industry with a decrease in the number of long-haul tourists visiting in January this year. Read More
Kiwi Encounter Hatches 700th Kiwi 26 Feb 2009
Kiwi Encounter in Rotorua is today celebrating the safe arrival of the 700th Kiwi hatched there since they commenced participation in the kiwi recovery programme in 1995/6. Read More
Conde Nast Praise for New Zealand Spa 24 Feb 2009
One of the world’s most prestigious travel magazine – Conde Nast - has named Polynesian Spa (Rotorua) in their UK edition amongst the top ten thermal, natural or medical spas in the world, as voted by their readers in the 2009 Annual Spa Awards. Polynesian Spa was the only spa outside Europe to receive this accolade. Read More
