Tourism New Zealand Press Releases

Queenstown warms up for Winter Festival

2012-04-30T00:21:00Z

One of the best times of year to experience Queenstown New Zealand is during the American Express Queenstown Winter Festival at the end of June.

Anzac Day 2012 - New Zealand remembers

2012-04-17T02:33:12Z

Australasian bonds are never more evident than when the two countries stand together to remember the fallen heroes of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) on Anzac Day.

Comedy breaking out all over New Zealand

2012-04-16T04:35:42Z

Kiwis are preparing for three weeks of show stopping hilarity as New Zealand transforms into comedy central for the 20th edition of the NZ International Comedy Festival.

Cyclists line up for Tour of New Zealand

2012-03-29T23:14:12Z

An inaugural New Zealand cycling event has stirred international interest and hundreds of cycling enthusiasts have signed up for a unique eight-day cycling adventure.

Stars line up for NZ PGA Pro-AM at Queenstown

2012-03-12T20:38:32Z

When the 2012 NZ PGA Pro-Am Championship opens, Queenstown’s exclusive The Hills golf course will play host to stars of the sports, screen and culinary worlds.

Hop on board for a real Kiwi eco experience

2012-02-28T01:33:31Z

Eco-conscious travellers can now sign up to help keep New Zealand beautiful on a new hop-on hop-off green bus adventure.

Vibrant year ahead for Christchurch - Canterbury

2012-02-20T23:31:09Z

Christchurch city and the Canterbury region are in full swing for 2012 hosting international buskers, golfers and garden aficionados this summer, with plenty more to come.

Spotlight on NZ at Frankfurt Book Fair

2012-02-20T01:55:55Z

Aotearoa New Zealand will be under the spotlight in Germany at the Frankfurt Book Fair – the world’s largest publishing event – in October this year.

Kiwis celebrate Waitangi Day 2012

2012-02-03T03:08:40Z

From North Cape to southern Stewart Island, each Kiwi community has its own unique local way of celebrating New Zealand’s national day - Waitangi Day - on 6 February.

New Zealand foodies go wild for food festival

2012-02-01T23:19:01Z

Creative foodies with a taste for wild fare have put the small New Zealand town of Hokitika on the international culinary map with an adventurous food festival that attracts thousands of intrepid gourmets.

Splashing out at Rotorua's Rainbow Springs

2012-01-20T02:07:42Z

Rainbow Springs, Rotorua – one of New Zealand’s oldest conservation parks – has opened a thrilling new family-friendly eco-experience designed to entertain and educate visitors about conservation and sustainability.

Destination New Zealand is hot for 2012

2012-01-16T01:21:39Z

Hot on the heels of Rugby World Cup, and a bag full of international tourism accolades from 2011, New Zealand is set to stay in the international spotlight for 2012.

Competing in Paradise: Challenge Wanaka 2012

2012-01-10T02:36:09Z

Challenge Wanaka – profiled as ‘the world’s most scenic iron distance triathlon’ – plays out across a stunning New Zealand South Island alpine landscape.

Double white kiwi Christmas at Pukaha

2011-12-21T21:59:10Z

It’s a white Christmas at Pukaha Mount Bruce with the surprise hatching of a second rare white kiwi at New zealand's national wildlife centre.

New Zealand celebrates summer of riesling

2011-12-21T21:09:40Z

Summer is the season for outdoor food and wine events in New Zealand, and this year a worldwide movement embracing this - The Summer of Riesling is set to captivate the country.

Christchurch enjoys pop-up revolution

2011-12-13T21:24:49Z

Pop-up is the new buzz word in Christchurch where a funky container mall is bringing Christchurch locals back into their city centre for a unique new shopping experience.

Clipper yacht race crew unwind in Tauranga

2011-12-08T22:55:00Z

Clipper Round the World Yacht Race crews are back in racing mode after an action-packed stopover at Tauranga, in New Zealand’s Bay of Plenty.

Te Araroa - epic NZ walking trail opens

2011-12-01T02:19:15Z

A 35-year dream comes to life with the opening of the completed Te Araroa Trail – a new 3000km hiking adventure that travels the length of New Zealand.

Little blue penguins return to ocean home

2011-11-22T02:12:00Z

Tauranga's little blue penguins are heading back to their off-shore island homes.

Red blooms signal New Zealand Christmas

2011-11-17T01:02:00Z

When New Zealand’s pohutukawa tree lights up with crimson blooms, Kiwis know that summer’s here and the festive season is just around the corner.