Christchurch tourism open for business after earthquake - New Zealand Herald - 7th Sep 2010
Christchurch's tourism industry is open for business despite the earthquake.The International Antarctic Centre next to Christchurch International Airport re-opened yesterday.

Rocks to be removed to allow clean-up - Otago Daily Times - 4th Sep 2010
Rocks blocking vehicle access to the western shore of Lake Hawea will be removed on September 18 to allow the Hawea Community Association, Department of Conservation and Guardians of Lake...

MDC hopefuls get tourism push - Marlborough Express - 1st Sep 2010
Tourism is a major earner for Marlborough but that can be difficult to see in the community, Destination Marlborough says.

August 2010

Local govt tourism funding – TVNZ7 News at 8, 29 Aug 2010
(video link, item begins at chapter 3) Interview with TIA Policy & Research Manager Simon Wallace about the implications of the Local Government Amendment Bill on tourism funding.

Local tourism funds in jeopardy – TVNZ, 29 Aug 2010
(video link) Local tourism bodies are crying foul over plans that could see their funding dramatically slashed.

Adventure reform too late for bereft parents – The Press, 28 Aug 2010
The phone call every father fears came to Chris Jordan two years ago.

Rugby World Cup Minister appeals to Auckland to lift game – Radio NZ Morning Report, 27 Aug 2010
(audio link, duration: 3′40″) The Minister for the Rugby World Cup is pleading for Auckland tourist operators and politicians to lift their game in preparing for the tournament.

Everybody will tighten up a notch – Mountain Scene, 26 Aug 2010
Even professional Queenstown companies will benefit from a new safety review into adventure tourism, released this week.

Adventure activites in New Zealand are not as safe as they should be – BBC Radio Hereford & Worcester, 26 Aug 2010
(audio link, item begins at 1’03”) TIA Advocacy Manager Geoff Ensor talks about the Adventure Tourism Safety Review.

Lochmara Lodge finalist - Marlborough Express - 24th Aug 2010
Making the short list in a national tourism award marks a coming of age for Lochmara Lodge, says co-owner Louise Bright.

Tourism Industry backs safety recommendations – Newstalk ZB, 24 Aug 2010
The Tourism Industry Association is backing adventure tourism safety recommendations.

Government's adventure tourism review called too timid – Radio NZ Checkpoint, 24 Aug 2010
(audio link, duration: 3′39″) The Government's review of the adventure tourism sector is being criticised for not going far enough.

Adventure industry backs Government plan – Radio NZ Checkpoint, 24 Aug 2010
(audio link, duration: 3′41″) More now on the new rules to police adventure tourism operators.

Industry reaction to adventure tourism shakeup – TVNZ7 News at 8, 24 Aug 2010
Geoff Ensor, advocacy manager with the Tourism Industry Association, helped review safety in…

Adventure tourism review – Prime News, 24 Aug 2010
(video link, item begins at 2’20”) Adventure tourism operators will have to be registered under changes announced today.

Adventure Tourism rules to change - 3 News - 24th Aug 2010
Adventure tourism operators will have to be registered in future as the Government clamps down on safety.

Govt proposes new adventure tourism rules - New Zealand Herald - 24th Aug 2010
All risky adventure tourism businesses would have to be registered and pass an upfront safety audit to operate, under a new Government proposal.

Adventure tourism changes follow deaths - Otago Daily Times - 24th Aug 2010
Adventure tourists are killing themselves for a good time in New Zealand and the Government is looking at tougher measures to tighten up safety in the industry and require standards before...

Adventure tourism faces safety checks - Dominion Post - 25th Aug 2010
Labour Minister Kate Wilkinson says some adventure tourism operators are likely to be shut down as a result of planned new safety checks after a review exposed potentially fatal gaps.

Adventure tourism rules a small price to pay for safety – NZ Herald, 24 Aug 2010
You can't legislate for stupidity, freak occurrences, or the weather, which all invariably play a part in outdoor activities - people who can't follow basic instructions, water surges that push you to a dangerous part of the river, clear summit days that turn to a stormy nightmare in the blink of an eye.

Tekapo top tourist spot - Timaru Herald - 20th Aug 2010
Two Tekapo tourism operators have won awards in this year's TravellerVoted Awards. The awards are run by website Rankers.co.

45 percent of Kiwis planning overseas holiday - 3 News - 17th Aug 2010
Almost half of all New Zealander are planning an overseas trip within the next six months, according to a travel survey issued today.

Tourism award finalists announced – Radio Hauraki, 13 Aug 2010
An interactive guide, a new years event and a tour company represent the 3 finalists of this years Young Tourism Entrepreneur Award.

Tourism award finalists announced – Newstalk ZB, 13 Aug 2010
Three finalists have been announced for this year's Young Tourism Entrepreneur Award.

Tourism's go-getters to be honoured with awards – Otago Daily Times, 13 Aug 2010
A volcano tour guide, an online holiday planner and the creator of one of New Zealand's biggest New Year events have been named as finalists for this year's Pacific Asia Travel Association Young Tourism Entrepreneur Award.

Souvenir firm intended to dupe tourists - judge - Christchurch Press - 10th Aug 2010
A Christchurch company has been fined $48,000 for trying to "dupe" overseas tourists by passing off souvenirs as New Zealand-made.

Adventure tourism to be reviewed - Otago Daily Times - 6th Aug 2010
Labour Minister Kate Wilkinson is preparing a cabinet paper to present her recommendations on the adventure tourism review to Parliament.

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