Press Releases

New Zealand’s tourism industry is hot news this week at TRENZ 2013 - Tourism Rendezvous New Zealand - in Auckland (21 - 24 April).

New Zealand’s marine sector is going global and social with a networking initiative linking expat-Kiwis and their pool of connections, expertise and reputation to boost the local industry.

A family-owned New Zealand tourism company’s exceptionally warm welcome to Chinese tourists has been recognised with a prestigious Chinese tourism award.

New Zealand’s cycle-friendly landscapes have attracted a strong international contingent of cyclists for an ambitious eight-day cycling adventure that sets off on 20 April.

The New Zealand screen industry has broken the NZ$3 billion barrier for the first time thanks to earnings from an increased number of feature films made during the last financial year.

Dramatic backdrops of New Zealand landscapes which feature in 'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey' are so beautiful and look so perfect people will think they are CGI, says Martin Freeman, who plays Bilbo in the blockbuster movie.

New Zealand is set to increase its total mainland marine conservation domain by 50 per cent with the planned establishment of five new marine reserves.

Some of the world’s top mountain biking stars are heading to southern New Zealand to test their skills at the Queenstown Bike Festival.

Green fingered creativity and Kiwi innovation know few limits at the Ellerslie International Flower Show – New Zealand’s premier gardening and lifestyle exhibition – which draws thousands of eager gardening and design fans.

Professional golfers and celebrities are converging on Queenstown, New Zealand, for the 2013 NZ PGA Pro-Am Championship.