TIA in the news 15 April 2009 New Zealand's tourism industry has weathered the global recession during its high season, but the winter months will be the true test.
Visitor safety 15 April 2009 A jet skier rescued on Lake Te Anau said measures should be put in place to ensure other water users don't get into similar strife.
Visitor safety 15 April 2009 A desperate family threw two children into the water seconds before a launch smashed into the side of their small boat.
Visitor safety 15 April 2009 A Wanaka mountain guide's decision not to secure himself using a belay spike while climbing the summit rocks of Aoraki-Mt Cook cost him his life.
Around NZ 15 April 2009 Queenstown Lakes District Council yesterday released projections it would be burdened with $413 million of debt by 2019, even if it cuts or defers spending on necessary capital projects.
Around NZ 15 April 2009 Upgrades to community projects have been shelved or cut from proposed budgets as the Queenstown Lakes District Council tries to rein in spending during the next decade.
Around NZ 15 April 2009 Nine major Queenstown Lakes District Council projects have been delayed in a bid to head off skyrocketing debt of up to $413 million by 2019.
Around NZ 15 April 2009 Local Government Minister Rodney Hide has requested "all relevant information" to ensure the Dunedin City Council and Otago Regional Council are acting appropriately in backing the planned...
Around NZ 15 April 2009 A decision on whether to build 10,000 temporary seats vital to Eden Park hosting the 2011 Rugby World Cup rests with the Auckland City Council.
Around NZ 15 April 2009 Millions of dollars have been injected into the Auckland economy thanks to the Louis Vuitton Pacific Series, says a new report.
Visitor arrivals 15 April 2009 More Australians may come to New Zealand because of the political turmoil in Fiji and Thailand, tourism groups say, but any drop in the number of Kiwis travelling to Fiji may be short-lived.
Politics 15 April 2009 Prime Minister John Key enlisted the support of the "Gang of Seven" to send China a strong message: "New Zealand wants to do business.
Conservation 15 April 2009 Eight New Zealand conservation projects have been named among the best in Australasia after an 18-month search by a specialist panel.
Border control 14 April 2009 When the customs officer didn't smile I knew I had a problem. Normally, at New Zealand's border control, you get a cheery "kia ora." Not this baby.
Around NZ 14 April 2009 A new committee to drive regional initiatives in Hawke's Bay over at least the next two decades has been launched as a result of a regional economic summit last month.
Around NZ 14 April 2009 Carterton Mayor Gary McPhee has organised a protest at the top of the Rimutaka Hill Road this morning aimed at stopping Greater Wellington regional council bulldozing toilets.
Easter trading 14 April 2009 THE fact Rotorua businesses enjoyed a busy Easter weekend must surely strengthen efforts to allow locals to open their shops on Good Friday and Easter Sunday.
Easter trading 14 April 2009 Rotorua businesses were unsure how busy they would be this Easter given the tough economic climate - but they've all been pleasantly surprised.
TIA member news 14 April 2009 Tourism is holding up well in this region, with no signs up to now of the world recession, Tourism Eastland chief executive Graham Breckell told ...
TIA member news 14 April 2009 Tourism businesses are likely to assess their future now, as the summer season ends, says Nelson Tasman Tourism chief executive Paul Davis.
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