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New Zealand hit by earthquake aftershock
New Zealand has been hit by a powerful aftershock, more than six weeks after a serious tremor rocked the city. Measuring 5.0 on the Richter Scale, the earthquake struck at 11:30 local time causing extensive damage but no casualties.
Chinese demand boosts New Zealand tourism
New Zealand recorded an increase in short-term visitor numbers during August, with demand principally driven by the growing Chinese market. According to the latest release from Statistics New Zealand visitor arrivals rose by four per cent to an all time high of 168,100 in August.
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Christchurch hit by strong earthquake aftershocks
The city of Christchurch, New Zealand, has been hit by a further set of powerful aftershocks following a 7.1 earthquake at the weekend that caused widespread damage. More than a dozen tremours struck overnight – two measuring a magnitude of 5.4 – which further weakened buildings damaged by Saturday’s earthquake.
New Zealand tourism “open for business” after massive earthquake
Tourism New Zealand has stressed that the country remains “open for business” despite a massive earthquake that struck the city Christchurch over the weekend. The 7.1 earthquake caused the ground to shift by up to 11 feet, and was larger than the one that killed 200,000 people in Haiti earlier this year.
Famous for Film: Global holiday ideas
While London, New York, and Los Angeles have played host to countless movies over the last century, a few locations have shone even more brightly. Those cities which have taken their time on centre stage to build a lasting career. Here Chris O’Toole looks at the success stories.
New Zealand names ‘Small Five’ in drive to promote wildlife tourism and conservation
New Zealand is turning the concept of a wildlife ‘Big Five’ upside down by developing its own unique ‘Small Five’ list to encourage travellers to come and see some of the world’s rarest creatures for themselves.
100 Percent Pure New Zealand TV Ad - 1 @ BTN Video Spotlight
100 Percent New Zealand is one of the most well known and successful destination marketing campaigns. Legend has it that New Zealand was fished from the sea. Fact has it that New Zealand was the last land mass on earth to be discovered, making New Zealand the youngest country on earth.
New Zealand Luxury launches the ultimate charity auction
New Zealand Luxury’s innovative “Give it Up to Live it Up” charity auction has already generated substantial media interest worldwide.The auction will go live early next week on ebay and can be tracked down online via the auction link listed on www.newzealandluxury.comThe auction runs for 10 days and offers one lucky couple the chance to Live it UP in the lap of luxury in New Zealand for a month from just $1!
Tourism New Zealand unveils major UK campaign
Tourism New Zealand will work directly alongside the travel trade in a new UK specific marketing campaign which sees real British holidaymakers take a starring role.
Honorable Damien O’connor, Minister of Tourism, New Zealand @ WTM 2007
Breaking Travel News interviews Hon Damien O’connor, Minister of Tourism, New Zealand at World Travel Market 2007 on the country’s integrated long-term tourism strategy.