New Zealand Tourism News Page 10
Destination New Zealand is hot for 2012
Hot on the heels of Rugby World Cup, and a bag full of international tourism accolades from 2011, New Zealand is set to stay in the international spotlight for 2012.
Hot-air balloon crash kills 11 in New Zealand
A hot-air balloon has crashed in New Zealand, killing all eleven people on board. The incident, which took place close to popular hot-air ballooning destination Wairarapa, is thought to be the worst NZ air disaster in since Air New Zealand crashed in 1979 killing 257 passengers.
Christchurch struck by new earthquakes
Christchurch in New Zealand has been rocked by two new earthquakes just months after over a hundred people were killed in an earlier incident. The first 5.8 quake rocked the city at 13:58 local time according to the US Geological Survey.
Te Araroa - epic NZ walking trail opens
A 35-year dream will come to life on Saturday with the opening of the completed Te Araroa Trail - a new 3000km hiking adventure that travels the length of New Zealand.
New youth marketing campaign seeks to boost New Zealand travel
Tourism New Zealand has launched its latest marketing initiative ‘Stories Beat Stuff’. Asking the question, ‘what would you trade for the story of a lifetime?’, the initiative is based on the idea that life experiences surpass material possessions for young people.
Rugby World Cup beats New Zealand visitor number expectations
A second strong month of international visitor arrivals in October 2011 has seen the Rugby World Cup 2011 forecasts well surpassed for New Zealand tourism. Statistics show that 16.8 per cent more visitors arrived in New Zealand from overseas during October 2011 than the same month last year.
Visitors added colour to NZ during RWC 2011
Tournament Organiser Rugby New Zealand 2011 (RNZ 2011) welcomed official figures showing 133,200 visitors from around the world arrived in New Zealand specifically for Rugby World Cup 2011 (RWC 2011).
Little blue penguins return to ocean home
Tauranga’s little blue penguins are heading back to their off-shore island homes.
Red blooms signal New Zealand Christmas
When New Zealand’s pohutukawa tree lights up with crimson blooms, Kiwis know that summer’s here and the festive season is just around the corner.
New Zealand, new interactive tourism campaign for Germany
Tourism New Zealand’s latest campaign in the German market entered a new phase with the arrival of comedian Bernhard Hoecker to New Zealand on a trip that will be directed by his followers.
Tourism New Zealand appoints new Australian agencies
Tourism New Zealand has appointed Whybin/TBWA and reappointed Mindshare to service its Australian creative, media, digital requirements and global brand strategy.
Waka Māori draws crowds for living culture
Traditional Māori culture and 21st century New Zealand innovation have added a new dimension for rugby fans exploring Auckland’s waterfront at Waka Māori - a living showcase of Māori arts and crafts, and rugby heritage.