New Zealand Tourism News
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug puts New Zealand tourism centre stage
The second instalment of New Zealand director Sir Peter Jackson’s The Hobbit Trilogy is set to hit the big screens in December 2013. The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug follows the journey of Bilbo Baggins and company as they continue their quest to reclaim Erebor.
Cardboard Cathedral unveiled in Christchurch
Visitors from all over the world heading to New Zealand can now satisfy their curiosity about Christchurch’s famed Transitional ‘Cardboard’ Cathedral. After nearly two years of planning and construction, Christchurch’s Transitional Cathedral, designed by renowned Japanese architect ShigeruBan, has opened its doors to the public.
New Zealand prepares to co-host 2015 Cricket World Cup
Seven New Zealand centres have been chosen to host matches in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 - spreading the major international event throughout both the North and South Islands. Auckland, Hamilton, Napier and Wellington in the North Island and Nelson, Christchurch and Dunedin in the South Island will join seven Australian cities to jointly host the tournament in the summer of 2015.
International visitors flock to New Zealand following Hobbit success
Tourism New Zealand has revealed UK visitor numbers in the first half of 2013 were up 3.3 per cent compared with the same time last year. Globally, there has been a strong increase in international visitor arrivals, setting a solid base for the winter season.
UK visitor numbers increase to New Zealand
Tourism New Zealand says UK visitor numbers in thefirst half of 2013 were up 3.3% compared with the same time last year. Globally, there has been a strong increase in international visitor arrivals, setting a solid base for the winter season.
New Zealand and Seychelles Ministers discuss tourism
The New Zealand Minister of Foreign Affairs and MP for East Coast Bays, the Hon. Murray McCully, who is in Seychelles for the AIMS (Atlantic, Indian Ocean and South China Seas) sub-regional grouping meeting, made time to call on Minister Alain St.Ange, the Seychelles Minister responsible for Tourism and Culture. The New Zealand Minister was accompanied by Ambassador James Kember, the New Zealand Ambassador just accredited to Seychelles.
New Zealand Open returns to Queenstown
When the New Zealand Open returns to Queenstown in early 2014, the year-round South Island resort will play host to the biggest golfing event hosted in New Zealand for many years.
New visitor app from Tourism New Zealand
Tourism New Zealand has made a significant addition to its suite of digital marketing channels, with the launch of its first mobile app - ‘Essential New Zealand’. The free app offers advice to travellers on the go in New Zealand, without the need for a Wi-Fi connection, encouraging them to do and see more while in the country.
Auckland to welcome Global Ocean Race
Auckland, New Zealand’s ‘City of Sails’, has been confirmed as the halfway stopover port for the gruelling, round-the-world Global Ocean Race in 2014. Legendary hospitality and an unmatched enthusiasm for sailing in a city known as one of the world’s leading yachting capitals influenced the organisers and the race fleet can look forward to a great reception, says Auckland Mayor Len Brown.
Middle earth top spot for tourists
The famous ‘filmscapes’ of Middle-earth which feature in Sir Peter Jackson’s The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey have played a leading role in boosting tourism to New Zealand, according to new figures.
Air New Zealand and Tourism New Zealand sign marketing deal
Air New Zealand and Tourism New Zealand have signed a memorandum of understanding valued at more than $20 million, in a one year partnership to undertake joint marketing activity promoting travel to New Zealand in selected international markets. The investment represents an increase in planned joint marketing spend of around 80 per cent compared with the previous financial year.
SKYCITY Entertainment to build New Zealand International Convention Centre
An international convention centre is to be developed in Auckland, New Zealand. The New Zealand International Convention Centre will be designed, built and operated by SKYCITY Entertainment Group.