Press Releases

Peter Jackson’s King Kong will return in a world first exhibition hosted exclusively by Lower Hutt’s TheNewDowse museum.

New Zealand will host the World Heritage Committee’s annual meeting for the first time in July 2007.

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

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.

This year’s Matariki celebrations are set to be one of the largest New Zealand has ever witnessed.

Auckland will showcase top photographic talent in the 4th annual Festival of Photography running from 1-24 June.

A major milestone has been reached for the royal albatross colony at Taiaroa Head, after the 500th chick hatched on 26 January 2007.

New Zealand’s single biggest export sector – tourism - aims to increase its contribution to the economy as a result of the upcoming TRENZ 2007.

Havelock North’s Te Mata Estate Winery has scored an international coup with selection as the flagship producer for a prestigious London Wine Fair.

Three unique cultural sites in New Zealand are being considered on UNESCO’s tentative list for World Heritage Sites.