Press Release – NZUS Council

In the lead-up to a high-level meeting of political, business and community leaders from New Zealand and the United States, research released today highlights the strong economic and trade bonds between the two countries. The United States – New Zealand … Read more »

Press Release – Southern Cross Travel Insurance

A growing number of unscrupulous taxi drivers are taking advantage of New Zealand travellers warns Southern Cross Travel Insurance (SCTI). Read more »

Press Release – New Zealand Airline Pilots’ Association

The New Zealand Air Line Pilots Association (NZALPA) supports the Governments announcement today to subject handheld lasers to new import, sale and supply controls under Health and Customs legislation. Read more »

Press Release – Tourism Industry Association

Dunedin hotels enjoyed a year of steady trading in 2012 with domestic leisure, event and conference business returning to normal patterns following Rugby World Cup 2011. Read more »

Press Release – New Zealand Government

Transport Minister Gerry Brownlee has authorised a Master Coordination Agreement between Qantas and Emirates, opening the way to shared services between the airlines on trans-Tasman routes. Read more »

Press Release – Greater Wellington Regional Council

Disruptions to GO Wellington and Valley Flyer bus services are likely to continue for a few more weeks but the numbers of daily disruptions are expected to reduce progressively, NZ Bus and Greater Wellington said today. Read more »

Press Release – AUT University

Professor Max Abbott, director of AUT Universitys Gambling and Addictions Research Centre, today called for the Government to release the report it has received about the social and financial costs associated with the SkyCity Convention Centre deal. … Read more »

Press Release – Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment

Expenditure by Chinese visitors to New Zealand continues to grow, according to the latest International Visitor Survey produced by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment. Read more »

Press Release – House of Travel

Canterbury and West Coast travellers’ growing interest in luxury destinations has seen three local travel agencies pick up national awards. House of Travel Rangiora has nabbed the prize for Top Performing Outlet for the second year in a row at its … Read more »

Press Release – Jetstar

Jetstar is getting behind New Zealand Sign Language Week (13 – 19 May) by upskilling their 500 Kiwi crew thanks to a specially-designed Online Taster Class where crew can learn how to introduce themselves, sign a simple sentence, the alphabet and everyday … Read more »

Press Release – Queenstown Lakes District Council

Queenstown Lakes District Council is asking motorists using the Crown Range to ensure they carry chains as wintery weather begins to kick in. Read more »

Press Release – The Maori Party

Mori Party Whip Te Ururoa Flavell has indicated his disappointment at revelations of the Governments deal for a new convention centre where SkyCity will pay for a $400 million centre in exchange for 230 additional pokie machines, 52 more gaming … Read more »

Press Release – ACT New Zealand

The Sky City Convention Centre proposal is a good deal for taxpayers and Auckland ratepayers and has my support, ACT Leader John Banks said today. Read more »

Press Release – Serko

Auckland software company Serko, a market leader in corporate travel booking, plans to list on the New Zealand and Australian Stock Exchanges before September this year. Read more »

Press Release – Auckland Chamber of Commerce

The Heads of Agreement confirming an International Convention Centre will be built in central Auckland is exactly the positive boost Auckland and New Zealand needs, says Michael Barnett, head of the Auckland Chamber of Commerce. Read more »

Press Release – Air New Zealand

Air New Zealand has topped the Nunwood Customer Experience Excellence (CEE) Index in Australia which measures companies that excel in the eyes of their customers. Read more »

Press Release – Community Gaming Association

Community groups and clubs throughout New Zealand will be potential losers following the Government decision to allow a further 230 slot machines into Sky City as part of the convention centre deal, according to Community Gaming Association Executive … Read more »

Press Release – New Zealand First Party

Major loopholes in the health system that allow tourists and illegal immigrants to escape paying for their health care need to be closed forthwith, says New Zealand First Health spokesperson Barbara Stewart. Read more »

Press Release – Air Tahiti Nui

New Zealand travellers can now see more of Tahiti for less, with a new deal from Air Tahiti Nui, the international airline of Tahiti, and domestic partner Air Tahiti. Read more »

Press Release – Niue Island

It was not long ago that visitors to Niues only complaint was that they found spending their money a challenge which was compounded by limited on island banking and monetary facilities. Read more »