Press Releases

Rainbow Springs, Rotorua – one of New Zealand’s oldest conservation parks – has opened a thrilling new family-friendly eco-experience designed to entertain and educate visitors about conservation and sustainability.

Hot on the heels of Rugby World Cup, and a bag full of international tourism accolades from 2011, New Zealand is set to stay in the international spotlight for 2012.

Challenge Wanaka – profiled as ‘the world’s most scenic iron distance triathlon’ – plays out across a stunning New Zealand South Island alpine landscape.

It’s a white Christmas at Pukaha Mount Bruce with the surprise hatching of a second rare white kiwi at New zealand's national wildlife centre.

Summer is the season for outdoor food and wine events in New Zealand, and this year a worldwide movement embracing this - The Summer of Riesling is set to captivate the country.

Pop-up is the new buzz word in Christchurch where a funky container mall is bringing Christchurch locals back into their city centre for a unique new shopping experience.

Clipper Round the World Yacht Race crews are back in racing mode after an action-packed stopover at Tauranga, in New Zealand’s Bay of Plenty.

A 35-year dream comes to life with the opening of the completed Te Araroa Trail – a new 3000km hiking adventure that travels the length of New Zealand.

Tauranga's little blue penguins are heading back to their off-shore island homes.

When New Zealand’s pohutukawa tree lights up with crimson blooms, Kiwis know that summer’s here and the festive season is just around the corner.