Tourism stories
New tech launch bolsters NZ's tourism insight, offering detailed visitor travel patterns to propel industry growth.
New analysis by MYOB shows that technology will significantly change the way New Zealand's tourism businesses operate in the next decade.
One grant of $100,000 will be awarded to support the development of a strategy that uses 'out of the ordinary' thinking to promote NZ.
A landmark report warns New Zealand could miss out on NZD $53 billion in GDP gains by 2035 unless firms act on AI now.
Magic Memories, a photography and video company, has reached a value of $120 million thanks to its innovative products for tourists.
A new network of routes could make walking a practical way to get around London again, if the plan is adopted.
Apple's acquisition of Auckland start-up PowerbyProxi is a sign of New Zealand's growing status in the global tech industry.
Resilient freight links and export partnerships helped the rail operator secure the top honour after disruption tested New Zealand’s supply chain.
Rebuild spending and repaired homes are reviving Christchurch’s case for top-city status, with billions still to go and 2020 milestones ahead.
Public voting is open as finalists for New Zealand’s innovation awards include solar-powered cow collars, quiet drones and Te Reo Maori smartphones.
With nearly 2 million tourists visiting Queenstown annually, the Choice app will provide visitors with all the information they need to know.
New Zealand needs to invest in promoting its technology sector, says Mitchell Pham, chair of NZTech and FinTechNZ.
Higher carbon prices and a steadier emissions trading scheme could prompt more planting, replanting and avoided deforestation across New Zealand forests.
Rising housing pressure and ageing assets are forcing councils to seek new funding tools as LGNZ urges election contenders to back infrastructure renewal.
Limited housing growth in Auckland is being blamed on poor infrastructure funding, with the OECD urging new ways to pay for public works.
Passengers should see faster journeys and improved terminals as the airport spends about NZD $1.8 billion on upgrades through 2022.
New Zealand’s rivers and lakes could see stricter protection, with campaigners urging the next government to curb irrigation subsidies and cow numbers.
Tourism and migration are propping up growth, but record household debt and weaker investment threaten New Zealand’s longer-term outlook.
Auckland’s rapid growth has left New Zealand grappling with housing shortages and overloaded transport, prompting calls for a rethink on planning.
Earlier-than-expected repairs will restore freight and tourist services on the Midland Line, boosting the West Coast economy after fire damage.
