Tourism New Zealand Press Releases

Māori music recognised in NZ awards

2009-11-17T20:31:23Z

New Zealand’s second Māori Music Awards have produced some promising and high profile winners including Maisey Rika, the female vocalist who performed in New Zealand’s Giant Rugby Ball in Tokyo recently.

Anthony Kim wins Kiwi Challenge

2009-11-13T02:08:50Z

US golfing phenomenon Anthony Kim was on the lookout for birdies rather than the spectacular landscape that was all around him as he took out the lucrative Kiwi Challenge golf tournament in Hawkes Bay, New Zealand, yesterday (12.11.09).

Kiwi woman bound for South Pole adventure

2009-11-12T02:53:08Z

The first New Zealand woman to ski to the South Pole is due to embark on her epic journey today (12.11.09) as part of an all-female expedition to mark a Commonwealth milestone.

Baby news splash in NZ underwater attraction

2009-11-12T01:54:15Z

Spring is in the air and New Zealand underwater tourist attraction Kelly Tarlton’s has made a news splash with a baby boom that’s keeping marine midwives swum off their feet.

NZ reigns supreme in responsible tourism

2009-11-11T03:09:09Z

A New Zealand wildlife experience offering a close encounter with marine mammals in their natural environment has won a prestigious international award for responsible tourism.

Kiwi Experience wins Golden Backpack

2009-11-11T01:43:00Z

Kiwi Experience, the New Zealand tour company that pioneered the hop-on hop-off bus network for backpackers, has won a significant Australasian tourism award.

NZ Biennale artist awarded New York residency

2009-11-10T21:45:05Z

New Zealand artist Judy Millar, who is currently exhibiting at the 2009 Venice Biennale, has been awarded a visual arts residency in New York.

Dinosaur footprints are New Zealand first

2009-11-10T21:11:27Z

Scientists say they have discovered 70 million-year-old dinosaur footprints in the South Island region of Nelson – the first evidence of the pre-historic monsters’ existence in New Zealand.

Gandalf itching to return to Middle Earth

2009-11-10T20:13:53Z

Sir Ian McKellen, who played Gandalf in the ‘Lord of the Rings’ trilogy, is itching to revisit Middle Earth after reading the script for the first of ‘The Hobbit’ films.

Gap year five in online Kiwi challenge

2009-11-06T03:25:00Z

New Zealand is in the spotlight in a new online gap year competition taking five young Brits down-under for an adrenalin-filled Kiwi adventure that puts a new twist on traditional reality TV survival shows.

All aboard for Rugby World Cup 2011

2009-11-06T00:43:23Z

Rugby fans opting to stay afloat on cruise ships that will provide accommodation during the 2011 Rugby World Cup in New Zealand, will find themselves in the heart of the action.

NZ operators up for responsible tourism awards

2009-11-05T02:05:15Z

Two top New Zealand tourism businesses have been short-listed for international responsible tourism awards.

Julia Child's PA calls NZ 'home'

2009-11-05T01:46:34Z

New Zealand movie-goers flocking to see the recently released 'Julie and Julia', based on the life of Julia Child, have discovered that the US celebrity chef’s former personal assistant is now living on their doorstep.

Japanese queue for Kiwi culture

2009-11-04T01:28:17Z

Thousands of Japanese visitors have had a taste of Kiwi culture at New Zealand’s giant rugby ball in downtown Tokyo this week.

William to mark new royal milestone in NZ

2009-11-03T02:21:24Z

Prince William first found his feet in New Zealand as a tiny tot on a royal tour with his parents, now he's set to mark another royal milestone on New Zealand soil.

New Zealand in Lonely Planet Top 10

2009-11-01T23:19:48Z

New Zealand has made the cut to be named in Lonely Planet’s prestigious 'Best in Travel' publication for 2010.

Online guide showcases NZ road less travelled

2009-11-01T22:48:45Z

Getting off the beaten track in New Zealand has just become easier with a new interactive travel website aimed at helping backpackers and international students get out of town and onto the road less travelled.

Variety the spice of NZ spring festival

2009-10-28T03:46:29Z

Billed as the country’s biggest spring festival, New Zealand Cup and Show week takes the prize for diversity with a programme featuring everything from rural life, racing and rodeo to fashion, theatre and dancing.

Giant rugby ball bounces into downtown Tokyo

2009-10-28T00:48:00Z

New Zealand is dominating downtown Tokyo with its giant rugby ball in pride of place beside the iconic Tokyo Tower to promote the country and the 2011 Rugby World Cup.

NZ's Martinborough - toast of the nation

2009-10-27T04:28:22Z

The historic village of Martinborough will be the toast of New Zealand on 15 November when thousands gather for the country’s premier wine, food and music festival.