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100% Pure Winter Wonderland

30 June 2009

The 100% Pure New Zealand brand will get a profile boost when it adorns the largest winter sports event in the Southern Hemisphere in August.

Tourism New Zealand Feature

George Hickton to Stand Down After 10 Successful Years

30 June 2009

After 10 years at the helm of Tourism New Zealand, chief executive George Hickton is stepping down leaving a strong legacy for his successor.

Tourism New Zealand Feature

Celebrating New Year the Māori Way

30 June 2009

June 24 marked the official start of Matariki, signifying the dawn of the Māori New Year.

Tourism New Zealand Feature

Effects of Influenza A (H1N1) Felt by Tourism

30 June 2009

New Zealand’s tourism industry is continuing to feel the effects of Influenza A (H1N1), with arrivals from Asia expected to be down till at least August.

Tourism New Zealand Feature

Inaugural Winter Games given $1 million boost

26 June 2009

Prime Minister and Tourism Minister, John Key announces inaugural Winter Games $1million investment.

Minister of Tourism Media Statement

Tourism New Zealand Chief Executive Stands Down

26 June 2009

George Hickton, CEO of Tourism New Zealand who has led the marketing organisation for more than a decade is to stand down at the end of this year.

Tourism New Zealand Media Release

Thanks a Million Australia

22 June 2009

The New Zealand tourism industry is saying a big "Thanks a Million" to Australian visitors to celebrate the record of welcoming a million Australians in a 12-month period.

Tourism New Zealand Media Release

One million Aussies break tourism record

22 June 2009

Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, John Key says reaching the million visitor milestone for Australian visitors proves the wisdom of recent Government investment into the Australian market.

Minister of Tourism Media Statement

TODAY “Can’t Wait” to Visit New Zealand

19 June 2009

The presenters of Australia’s TODAY show are getting excited about their upcoming visit to New Zealand.

Tourism New Zealand Feature

Backpackers Still Travelling

19 June 2009

While many in the tourism industry are struggling to fill beds and seats, those in the backpacker sector remain optimistic.

Tourism New Zealand Feature

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