New Zealand News
Can you renew a UK passport from New Zealand without flying back to Britain?
If you’re a British citizen living in New Zealand and your passport is expiring, you’ve probably already discovered the awkward truth: HM Passport Office’s standard renewal can take up to 10 weeks from overseas, and the UK government’s fast-track service only works if you’re physically in Britain. So what do you do when your passport expires in three weeks and you’ve got a flight booked to Singapore?
QANTAS BOOSTS TASMAN FLYING FOR CUSTOMERS OVER SUMMER HOLIDAY SEASON
Qantas is announcing more flights for customers between Australia and New Zealand, with the airline boosting its capacity across the Tasman by up to 20 per cent throughout December 2025 and January 2026*. The additional flights provide more options and greater choice for customers travelling between the two countries during the peak summer holiday period, with around 60,000 additional seats compared to the same time last year.
NOURISHING NATURE | New Zealand’s first hotel led regenerative travel experience
The Hotel Britomart in Auckland is launching a new regenerative travel experience that takes guests into New Zealand’s beautiful native bush for an immersive sensory adventure that gives back to the planet and local community.
Pounamu Tourism Group: Setting the Standard for New Zealand Exploration
In the heart of the Southern Hemisphere lies a land of unparalleled natural beauty and cultural richness – New Zealand. And at the forefront of showcasing this beauty to the world stands Pounamu Tourism Group, a leading tour operator that has captured the essence of New Zealand’s allure like no other.
Solos Launches an Epic Group Tour to New Zealand, Ready for 2025
Home to epic landscapes, natural wonders, and Māori culture, New Zealand is a magnetic destination just begging for a solo adventure. Departing on 14 April 2025, guests can now book Solos’ brand-new 20-night New Zealand Explorer that winds across the North and South Islands, meaning solo travellers can fully immerse themselves in the splendour of this fascinating country.
InterContinental Hotels & Resorts Makes Grand Entrance into Auckland’s Waterfront
InterContinental Hotels & Resorts, a part of IHG Hotels & Resorts’ luxury and lifestyle portfolio, has marked its presence in New Zealand’s largest city with the unveiling of InterContinental Auckland. Located on the waterfront at One Queen Street within the Commercial Bay lifestyle precinct, the hotel boasts 139 elegantly designed guestrooms and suites offering scenic city and water views.
Auckland Airport Set to Unveil Innovative $300 Million Transport Hub for Travelers
Auckland Airport is preparing to introduce a cutting-edge Transport Hub at the heart of the airport, with the first phase set to open in early 2024. This $300 million development has transformed the former main carpark outside the international terminal into a 70,000m2 building. The Transport Hub will serve as a new arrival and departure point, offering ample space for dropping off and picking up travelers, improved road layouts, and convenient public transportation connections within a modern, weather-protected environment.
Consortium lays pathway for green hydrogen aviation to take flight in New Zealand
A new report called ‘Launching green hydrogen powered aviation in Aotearoa New Zealand’ demonstrates how the consortium members could work together to remove up to 900,000 tonnes of carbon emissions every year by 2050 through the use of hydrogen-fuelled aircraft flying New Zealand domestic routes.
Emirates Celebrates 20 Years of Flying to New Zealand, Showcasing Strong Market Presence
Emirates has carried over 16 million passengers on 49,000 services between Dubai and New Zealand since 2003
Longer ‘Legendary Voyages’ Highlight Holland America Line’s 2024-2025 Cruises
Itineraries up to 58 days include immersive explorations of South Pacific islands and a circumnavigation of Australia
Qatar Airways to Fly Direct Doha to Auckland Service
Qatar Airways network expansion and route optimisation brings enhanced customer choice and time savings
THE SIR EDMUND HILLARY EXPLORER
Inspired by one of the greatest and most iconic adventurers of our time, The Sir Edmund Hillary Explorer invites you on an epic journey by rail and luxury coach throughout the majestic South Island of Aotearoa.