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Big strides for adventure tourism

By GEOFF ENSOR - 18 May 2012
Adventure tourism has been under the gun in recent weeks, but we are confident it’s a world-class sector committed to strengthening safety systems...

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Te Waonui Five-star retreat amongst the tree tops

 

Architecturally designed to leave the lightest possible footprint on the earth, Te Waonui Forest Retreat in Franz Josef Glacier is the only five-star hotel on the South Island’s magnificent West Coast.

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  • Aussie travel tax hike slap in face
    17 May 2012
    The Australian Government’s decision to increase its passenger departure tax by 17% to NZ$71 is a slap in the face for both countries’ tourism industries, says Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIA) Chairman Norm Thompson.
  • New website packed with safety tips for adventure tourism operators
    10 May 2012
    A new world-first website offers adventure tourism and commercial outdoor operators a “one stop shop” for information and advice on running a safe operation.
  • TRENZ to head north in 2013
    10 May 2012
    TRENZ, New Zealand’s biggest annual international tourism showcase, will return to Auckland in 2013, the Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIA) announced today.
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  • Doubt cast on Govt's 'Mondayising' costings - Otago Daily Times - 17th May 2012
    Documents released under the Official Information Act have raised doubts about government estimates it would cost about $400 million to "Mondayise" two public holidays, Dunedin North Labour...
  • Stop the train: we want to get on - Manawatu Standard - 16th May 2012
    Opponents of plans to scrap 12 train stations from the Overlander's timetable are planning a rally.
  • Mysterious 'incident' explained - Southland Times - 17th May 2012
    An "incident" between two jet boats deemed serious enough to exclude the public when being discussed by the Queenstown Lakes District Council was far from causing any kind of injury, a...

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