Press Releases

New Zealand has chipped in above Australia, China and Thailand to win 'Golf Destination of the Year 2009' for the Asia / Australasia region at the International Golf Travel Market in Spain.

New Zealand ports are preparing for another busy cruise ship season, as more and more tourists take to the sea.

Rain of the Children, the latest feature film by award-winning New Zealand director Vincent Ward, has won the Grand Prix at one of Europe’s biggest film festivals.

An American film-maker living in New Zealand has had an overwhelming response at film festivals throughout the United States to a movie he made about his new home.

A New Zealander who has designed a personal flying machine has unveiled his invention at one of the world's largest air shows.

Four New Zealand gardens have earned the title of ‘Garden of International Significance’ in a new quality ranking aimed at overseas visitors.

Five of New Zealand’s top hotels have made it onto the list of 500 best hotels in the world just published by international magazine Travel & Leisure.

New Zealand’s commitment to environmental sustainability has paid off with the country scoring seventh place out of more than 140 countries for its effort.

Two famed New Zealand lodges - Glenorchy’s Blanket Bay and Taupo’s Huka Lodge - have been named among the best luxury hotels on Earth.

New Zealand remains a number one destination choice for British travellers and travel industry professionals who’ve just chosen New Zealand as their dream holiday destination in the 2008 British Travel Awards.