Press Releases

New Zealand’s biggest eco-tourism development, Karori Sanctuary in Wellington, has a new name – Zealandia - a further step towards returning a significant part of the nation’s capital to its pre-human state.

Football megastar David Beckham and the LA Galaxy had a decisive 3-0 win against the Oceania All Stars team in Auckland on Saturday night (6.12.08).

New Zealand’s national museum, Te Papa Tongarewa, has a huge new treat in store for squid lovers, a world-first colossal squid exhibition due to open in Wellington this Saturday (13.12.08).

International football star David Beckham and his LA Galaxy team received a traditional Māori welcome when they touched down in Auckland early today (Dec 3).

Tourism New Zealand’s giant inflatable rugby ball has gone down a treat in London with more than 7500 visitors, including royalty and VIPs.

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.

Move over Babe, a select group of New Zealand pigs is being primed for starring roles in a big-budget motion picture to be filmed in Wellington and the South Island next year.

International visitors cruising around New Zealand in a rental car can now tune in to Tourism Radio, a station designed to entertain and educate them about New Zealand en route.

The pool draw for the 2011 Rugby World Cup has been announced in a fitting venue – Tourism New Zealand’s giant inflatable rugby ball beside the Tower of London.

Wine guru Robert Parker has accorded his top five-star recognition to five New Zealand wineries.