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New Campaign Adds Value to Regional Tourism

05 November 2009

i-SITE New Zealand is pooling the local knowledge of staff to raise awareness of i-SITE among kiwi travellers. The new campaign launched this week (2 Nov).

Tourism New Zealand Media Release

New Zealand in Lonely Planet's Top 10 for 2010

03 November 2009

New Zealand’s made the cut to be named in Lonely Planet’s prestigious Best in Travel publication for 2010.

Tourism New Zealand Media Release

Additional Money Expected to Bring 45,000 More Visitors

02 November 2009

Additional funding of $20 million announced today by Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism John Key is expected to bring up to around 45,000 additional visitors to New Zealand through increased marketing efforts, Tourism New Zealand says.

Tourism New Zealand Media Release

Tourism to get extra $20 million this year

02 November 2009

Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism John Key, has delivered on his promise to increase tourism funding – a move he has long said will help drive New Zealand’s recovery from the economic recession.

Minister of Tourism/Prime Minister - Media Statement

Hundreds Queue for Giant Rugby Ball

01 November 2009

Almost 5000 people have been through the Giant Rugby Ball in Tokyo and hundreds more continue to queue to learn more about New Zealand.

Haka Cultural Workshops at Tokyo Giant Rugby Ball

30 October 2009

Tourism New Zealand is bringing a bit of New Zealand history and culture to downtown Tokyo today (Friday) by hosting a Māori cultural workshop at the Giant Rugby Ball.

Tourism New Zealand Media Release

Millions learn about New Zealand through Giant Rugby Ball promotion

29 October 2009

An estimated 64 million people now know more about New Zealand thanks to the Giant Rugby Ball generating huge interest on national televison, websites and newspapers in Japan.

Tourism New Zealand Media Release

New Zealand’s Giant Rugby Ball Opens in Tokyo

28 October 2009

The Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism John Key will formally open the New Zealand Rugby Ball Venue in Tokyo today.

Tourism New Zealand Media Release

Tourism Spend $22 billion

28 October 2009

Tourism expenditure rose by 1.1 per cent in the year to March 2009 to reach $21.7 billion a year according to the Tourism Satellite Account: 2009 (TSA), published today by Statistics New Zealand.

Ministry of Tourism Media Statement

September Arrivals Show Positive Signs for Summer

22 October 2009

Early signs of recovery are being seen for the New Zealand tourism industry, with a growth in September 2009 arrivals figures.

Tourism New Zealand Media Release