Press Releases

From New York to New Zealand, speculation has arisen that Mr Monopoly is checking out Queenstown in person.

The Tamaki brothers, well known for their successful cultural tourism products in New Zealand are now branching out to mentor other indigenous tourism businesses in Australia and the Pacific region.

The annual Taranaki Rhododendron and Garden Festival will feature almost 50 private and public gardens.

New Zealand has won the battle for Middle-earth. Oscar winning Wellington film maker Peter Jackson, is set to make two movies based on The Hobbit.

New Zealand’s newest luxury hotel, the Westin Auckland at Lighter Quay, opened its doors on 18 June 2007 – the first five-star property to open in Auckland for two years.

With New Zealand's showiest trees on display, the natives flowering and the rhododendrons shining, the New Zealand Spring Festival is showing visitors the way to visit an array of New Zealand gardens, art and floral displays.

Tributes are flowing in from around the world for Sir Edmund Hillary who has died at the age of 88.

Queenstown-based designer Claire Brinsley’s first fashion range has been launched overseas by an exclusive UK boutique.

Next Easter weekend (April 7-9 2007), Queenstown will play host to a new breed of adventure race that combines elements of a traditional race, with a new ‘booty’ concept.

A New Zealand stone with an image of the Virgin Mary on it, has so far attracted bids of nearly $27,000.