Press Releases

Offshore ticket sales indicate that New Zealand will welcome 95,000 international visitors – a rise of 10,000 from earlier predictions – for Rugby World Cup 2011, according to the Tournament organisers.

A New Zealand wildlife experience offering a close encounter with marine mammals in their natural environment has won a prestigious international award for responsible tourism.

Leading New Zealand sculptor Chris Booth has been invited to create a major UK£12 million underground feature for England's renowned Eden Project.

As winter snow time approaches, New Zealand’s ski areas are already busy preparing for the 2010 ski season with many new developments designed to enhance the Kiwi ski holiday experience.

New Zealand is to host another major global sporting event having won the rights to host the 2015 FIFA U-20 football World Cup - which will be watched by more than 500 million fans worldwide.

New Zealand’s Tourism Industry Awards for 2009 announced this week include a Rotorua nature park, an entrepreneurial young leader and man credited for making tourism one of the country’s most valuable industries.

British travellers have awarded New Zealand yet another accolade – this time voting the country their favourite long-haul destination in the annual Readers’ Travel Awards.

‘Getting back to nature’ took on new meaning when thousands turned out for the iconic Hokitika Wildfoods Festival – New Zealand’s wildest foodie event – on 13 March.

Zealandia – the native wildlife sanctuary in the heart of Wellington city that’s home to some of New Zealand’s most endangered species – has won a significant award for responsible tourism.

New Zealand has taken line honours in a three-way national wine challenge with Australia and South Africa.