Press Releases

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.

International soccer stars David Beckham and Christian Karembeu are due to arrive in New Zealand this week for a friendly match between the LA Galaxy and the Oceania All-Stars.

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’s giant rugby ball has seen plenty of action at its new home beside London’s famous Tower Bridge earning warm praise from crowds who’ve braved cold temperatures to visit the Kiwi icon.