December

Kiwis to pass on safety tips to tourists – Sunday Star Times, 27 Dec 2009
Foreign tourists will be bombarded with basic safety messages this summer because authorities think they don't know how to act in the outdoors.

Code introduced to make summer safer – ONE News, 23 Dec 2009
A new code that aims to make New Zealand a safer experience for holidaymakers is being introduced this summer.

Gary Taylor: Intensive dairying a step too far - New Zealand Herald - 22nd Dec 2009
It's not often that a South Island environmental story interests Aucklanders, given all of our local issues.

Recession has less of an impact on tourism than expected – TV3 ASB Business, 16 Dec 09
For the tourism industry the year started badly with talk of a significant drop in overseas visitors as the worldwide recession took hold.

Sector hopes for pickup this summer - Christchurch Press - 16th Dec 2009
Just over half of tourism operators are predicting better times for summer as they emerge from a difficult three months of increased discounting and weak demand.

Farms pose 'threat' to wildlife - Christchurch Press - 14th Dec 2009
Accelerating development of the Mackenzie Basin could turn it into a Canterbury Plains lookalike within 20 years, a top scientist warns.

Doubts raised over rural broadband – The Independent, 4 Dec 2009
The telco sector and rural lobby groups doubt the government has earmarked enough investment to build critical rural broadband infrastructure.

November

Views on adventure tourism safety sought - Otago Daily Times - 26th Nov 2009
Views on safety and risk management practices in the adventure tourism industry are being sought as part of a nationwide review into the sector.

Cycleway seen as beneficial - Southland Times - 19th Nov 2009
THE controversy over extra charges at Walter Peak highlighted the positives of the national cycleway, according to Cycle Tour Operators New Zealand chairman Tim de Jong.

English paper criticises NZ's 100% pure, will it affect tourism? – TV3 ASB Business, 18 Nov 2009
(video link) John Key has now been the Tourism Minister for a year but an English paper has written a highly critical article about Aotearoa.

Pure conflict - Dominion Post - 14 Nov 2009
The Rotorua legend tells of love-struck Maori princess Hinemoa swimming from the shores of Lake Rotorua to Mokoia Island where young Tutanekai, her forbidden love, played the flute to the...

Operators uneasy at ACC levies - Otago Daily Times - 13th Nov 2009
Queenstown tourism operators are facing increases of up to 100% on ACC levies if proposed changes go ahead next year.

ACC levy hikes will hurt tourism: TIA - National Business Review - 11th Nov 2009
Proposes ACC levy increases will put a significant strain on an already challenged industry, the Tourism Industry Association says.

Tourism operators say ACC rises would add to problems - New Zealand Herald - 12th Nov 2009
Tourism bosses say proposed ACC levy increases threaten the industry's recovery, as some businesses face more than a 100 per cent rises in their ACC bills.

Tourism gets extra $20m under Key - Christchurch Press - 2nd Nov 2009
Tourism is getting an extra $20 million, bringing annual funding to $89m, Prime Minister John Key said today.

Tourism gets extra $20m under Key - Dominion Post - 2nd Nov 2009
Tourism is getting an extra $20 million, bringing annual funding to $89m, Prime Minister John Key said today.

Tourism gets $20m boost - Otago Daily Times - 2nd Nov 2009
Tourism is getting an extra $20 million, bringing annual funding to $89m, Prime Minister John Key said today.

October

Kiwi tourists keep sector humming - Christchurch Press - 29th Oct 2009
World tourism is down 5 per cent, but the New Zealand industry's nimble response to the downturn has shown promise in maintaining positive figures for the year to March.

Kiwi tourists keep sector humming - Dominion Post - 29th Oct 2009
World tourism is down 5 per cent, but the New Zealand industry's nimble response to the downturn has shown promise in maintaining positive figures for the year to March.

Tourism loses top foreign earnings crown - New Zealand Herald - 29th Oct 2009
Tourism has lost its title as the nation's biggest export earner, falling behind the dairy sector for the first time in seven years.

Is our tourism industry ready for the RWC? – TV3 ASB Business, 21 Oct 2009
With the Rugby World Cup less than two years away the tourism industry is keen to ensure our level of service is up to scratch for those coming for the big event.

Nationwide review of adventure tourism sector – Radio NZ Checkpoint, 15 Oct 2009
(audio link, duration: 3′09″) The Labour Minister, Kate Wilkinson, has announced the terms of reference of a nationwide review of the adventure tourism sector. 

Terms set for adventure tourism review – Radio NZ Checkpoint, 15 Oct 2009
The terms of reference for a review of the adventure tourism sector have been announced by Labour Minister Kate Wilkinson.

Kiwis going for home sweet home on holiday - Dominion Post - 14th Oct 2009
More Kiwis are planning to holiday closer to home this summer, bringing some relief to accommodation providers expecting a drop in bookings from international tourists.

Kiwis plan holidays nearer home – New Zealand Herald, 12 Oct 2009
New Zealanders are holidaying at home this summer as many continue to feel the pinch of the recession.

Tourism morale brighter - New Zealand Herald,10 Oct 2009
Tourism companies are more optimistic about demand amid expectations a global economic recovery will bolster arrivals, according to a survey.

High dollar impacts on key industries – Radio New Zealand Morning Report, 8 Oct 2009
(audio link, duration: 3′36″) Exporters have been urged to seek new markets in the face of a resurgent New Zealand dollar against the pound and the greenback. 

Empty wallets keep Kiwis at home – New Zealand Herald, 7 Oct 2009
Money worries are the main reason stopping New Zealanders from travelling more within their own country, new research has found.

Survey asks NZers what motivates them to travel – TV3 ASB Business, 7 Oct 2009
(video link) What motivates us to travel? That is a question New Zealanders have been asked in a new survey aimed at giving more up-to-date information to tourist operators. 

Tourism needs a rethink - Christchurch Press, 7 Oct 2009
The tourism industry has its back against a wall and needs to question its core thinking to survive, a visiting expert says.

Kiwis keen to visit Wellington, survey shows - Dominion Post, 7 Oct 2009
One in five domestic holidaymakers list Wellington as their favourite destination, a new survey shows.

Challenges dampen rosy outlook for tourism industry – New Zealand Herald, 7 Oct 2009
Tourism businesses are cautiously optimistic, but many say life is still too uncertain to call an end to the challenges facing the industry just yet.

Morning business for 7 October 2009 – Radio NZ, 7 Oct 2009
(audio link, interview with Philip Wolf begins at 6’37”) News from the business sector including a market report. 

Symposium looks at ways to take the tourism industry forward – TV3 ASB Business, 6 Oct 2009
(video link) The New Zealand Tourism Leaders symposium kicks off in Wellington this morning. 

Tourism awards go to experienced and emerging figures – NZPA, 6 Oct 2009
Tourism Industry Awards were handed out today to Rainbow Springs Kiwi Wildlife Park in Rotorua and to emerging and established identities in the industry. 

Tourism leaders huddle to mull market share – TVNZ, 6 Oct 2009
Tourism industry leaders and government have gathered in Wellington to find solutions for the industry as it emerges from the economic downturn.

Kiwis are not travelling as much as they would like due to money – TVNZ, 6 Oct 2009
New Zealanders are not travelling as much as they want to and money is their biggest barrier to going away more, according to a new survey

Marketing key for tourism recovery - TIANZ - National Business Review, 6 Oct 2009
Marketing remains one of the New Zealand tourism industry's key priorities for recovery and investment offshore is needed, says the Tourism Industry Association (TIA).

Tourism 'needs to get tech savvy' - New Zealand Herald, 6 Oct 2009
New Zealand could be attracting half a million more visitors a year by better using interactive technology like Facebook, Twitter and YouTube, says an American tourism marketing expert.

Park has $50b in minerals - Nelson Mail, 5 Oct 2009
At least $50 billion in minerals lies beneath Nelson's Kahurangi National Park, papers prepared for the Government reveal.

Council to seek govt approval of Stewart Island levy - Southland Times - 1 Oct 2009
Paying a visit to Stewart Island may cost even more next year after the Southland District Council agreed to seek the Government's approval to impose a visitor levy.

September

The panel (part 2)
Radio NZ Afternoons, 29 Sept 09 (audio link, discussion of freedom camping begins at 7’00”) With today's guests Don Donovan and Michael Deaker. (duration: 22′46″)

Insight for 27 September 2009: Adventure Tourism – Radio New Zealand National, Sunday Morning, 27 Sept 2009
(audio link, duration: 27′37″) Queenstown reporter, Steve Wilde asks whether more regulations are needed in the adventure tourism sector.

Marketing efforts important to lure Japanese visitors, despite no signs of recovery - National Business Review - 24 Sep 2009
Japanese arrivals into Auckland Airport fell again in August, reflecting a continuing lull in the Japanese tourist market showing no signs of recovery. were down 39.

Freedom camping and adventure tourism under review – TV3 ASB Business, 23 Sept 2009
(video link) It has been a busy week for the tourism industry with the Government announcing a safety review of the adventure tourism sector. 

Review of adventure tourism welcomed - Nelson Mail - 22 Sept 2009
Adventure tourism operators in the Nelson region welcome a government review of their industry, saying it will help to raise safety and operating standards.

Adventure camping review – BBC Hereford & Worcester, 22 Sept 2009
(audio link, item begins at 1:02’00”) TIA Advocacy Manager Geoff Ensor speaks to BBC about the Adventure Tourism Safety Review announced by New Zealand Prime Minister John Key.

Freedom camping doesn’t come cheap – 95bfm, 22 Sept 2009
(audio link) New bylaws came into effect in the Thames Coromandel District yesterday, which could put a damper on your summer holidays for the more free-spirited amongst you. If you’re caught sleeping under the stars somewhere that’s not part of a campground or holiday park, you’ll be fined $40 for the privilege. Kim speaks to Geoff Ensor from the Tourism Industry Association, which runs the Freedom Camping Forum.

Freedom camper confusion prompts calls for change – Radio New Zealand Checkpoint, 22 Sept 2009
(audio link, duration: 3′21″) Calls are being made for a much more consistent approach to the rules around so-called freedom camping. 

Claim camping by-law too confusing – Radio New Zealand, 21 Sept 09
One of the country's biggest providers of holiday rental vehicles says by-laws fining campers for parking up outside formal camping areas are causing major confusion.

John Key announces adventure tourism enquiry – NewstalkZB, 22 Sept 09
(audio link, item begins at 22’37”) TIA’s Geoff Ensor discusses industry reaction to the enquiry. 

Adventure tourism under the spotlight – Radio NZ Morning Report, 22 Sept 2009
(audio link, duration: 4′39″) There are concerns New Zealand's brand as an world-leading adventure destination may be under threat after a series of tourist deaths. 

Adventure tourism industry to undergo safety review – 3News, 21 Sept 09
Prime Minister John Key today announced a safety review for our adventure tourism industry. 

Adventure tourism investigated: Geoff Ensor talks to TVNZ – TVNZ News at 8, 21 Sept 2009
(video link, duration 5’26”) A letter from a grieving father has sparked a government investigation into safety standards in the adventure tourism industry. Geoff Ensor manager at the Tourism Industry Association talks to TVNZ News at 8. 

Investigation into adventure tourism – TVNZ News, 21 Sept 2009
(video link, duration 1’56”) A letter from a grieving father has sparked a government investigation into safety standards in the adventure tourism industry. 

Investigating adventure tourism – TVNZ Breakfast, 22 Sept 2009
(video link, duration 4’28”) Breakfast spoke to Geoff Ensor from the Tourism Industry Association about the decision to investigate Kiwi adventure tourism’s safety standards.

Adventure tourism inquiry welcomed - New Zealand Herald - 22nd Sep 2009
The adventure tourism industry has welcomed a Government investigation - prompted by a grieving father - and expects it will "bring clarity" to safety standards.

Tourism 'cowboys' face ban - Christchurch Press - 22nd Sep 2009
Unsafe adventure tourism operators will be shut down after the Government has completed a review of the multimillion-dollar industry.

Key acts on dad's plea - Dominion Post - 22nd Sep 2009
A grieving father's call for stronger regulation of adventure tourism has sparked a top-level review of the industry's safety standards.

Tourism industry sentiment improving – NZPA, 16 Sept 2009
Sentiment in the tourism industry is improving, raising hopes the worst of the recession may be behind it.

Norris takes top prize for tourism - Southland Times - 7 Sep 2009
Trips and Tramps owner Steve Norris is Destination Fiordland's Tourism Personality of the Year. Tourism Industry Association chief executive Tim Cossar named Mr Norris the winner at an...

Visitor decline main issue - Otago Daily Times - 7 Sep 2009
A decline in long-haul international visitors is the biggest challenge facing Queenstown tourism businesses over the next year.

Backpackers save tourism industry – Southland Times, 5 Sept 2009
Frugal backpackers who spend up on experience activities are being hailed as the saviours of New Zealand's tourism industry by the conveners of the first Backpacker Industry Conference this month. 

Workshop offered for tourism firms - Nelson Mail - 4 Sep 2009
A workshop for tourism businesses is being held in Nelson on Monday, organised by the Tourism Industry Association with the support of Nelson Tasman Tourism.

Air NZ 'missed the boat' with tourism exchange venture - National Business Review - 4 Sep 2009
An online tourism marketplace established by Air New Zealand to diversify into the wider tourism sector has been slow to take off.

All aboard for the World Cup – The Wellingtonian, 3 Sept 2009
Rugby fans visiting Wellington for the 2011 World Cup could be jumping ship onto a cruise liner. That's a solution proposed to the problem of supplying enough beds for the spectators expected for the event.

Tourism workshop - Otago Daily Times - 2nd Sep 2009
Dunedin tourism leaders had an opportunity to discuss their concerns yesterday at the first of 10 workshops being held nationwide by the Tourism Industry Association of New Zealand.

TIA pushes for changes to Holidays Act – Newstalk ZB, 2 Sept 2009
(audio link, item begins at 4’12”) The Tourism Industry Association is calling for changes to the Holidays Act. 

One size doesn't fit all - tourism industry – NewstalkZB, 2 Sept 2009
The tourism industry wants the Holidays Act simplified because it says the ‘one size fits all’ approach is not always relevant for such a diverse sector.

Tourism industry says Holidays Act too complex – National Business Review, 2 Sept 2009
The Tourism Industry Association has called for simplification of the Holidays Act, saying it is complex and time-consuming and causes problems for many tourism businesses.

August

Key reassuring Kiwis land will not be ripped up for mining – TV3, 31 Aug 2009 (video link)
The stunning Coromandel Ranges in the North Isalnd, and the rugged Kahurangi National Park in the upper South Isalnd is some of the most beautiful and resource rich land in the country. 

Backpacking is the saving grace of NZ tourism, claim backpackers - TVNZ, 31 Aug 2009
Backpacking is now the saving grace of New Zealand tourism, backpackers say

Adventure tourism operators defend risk - Otago Daily Times, 31 Aug 2009
Adventure tourism operators are being urged to look again at their safety measures after several tragedies, but say they can never guarantee the safety of thrill-seekers. 

Extreme sports misadventures mount up - New Zealand Herald, 30 Aug 2009
Are adventure sport operators becoming more blase about safety? Our tourism industry leader doesn't believe so.

Stimulus spent in New Zealand – Courier-Mail, Australia, 30 Aug 2009
Cash handouts under the Federal Government's economic stimulus package have helped boost the tourism industry - in New Zealand.

Not necessarily intolerable – Southland Times, 30 Aug 2009
OPINION: Wouldn't it be terrible if the oil exploration work in the Great South Basin actually found something extractable, writes The Southland Times in an editorial. 

Mining on conservation land ‘could jeopardise tourism’ – Radio New Zealand National, 29 Aug 2009
The Tourism Industry Association says New Zealand's $20b tourism business could be in jeopardy if the conservation estate is opened up to mining.

Stop anti-mining 'hysteria' - Groser - Christchurch Press - 29th Aug 2009
Conservation land should be mined for minerals, says Conservation Minister Tim Groser, who is calling for the "emotional hysteria" over such a suggestion to stop.

Outrage at Govt mining proposal - Southland Times, 29 Aug 2009
New Zealand's $20.1 billion tourism industry could be at risk if protected conservation land, including national parks, was opened up for mining, tourism heavyweights said yesterday.

Family of drowned tourist campaigns against adventure sports – TV3 Campbell Live, 26 Aug 2009
(video link) The British family of a 21-year-old who died in a river boarding accident is campaigning to stop tourists risking their lives in New Zealand adventure sports.

New tourism campaign aimed at Australians – TV3 ASB Business, 26 Aug 2009
(video link) Australians are being urged to see another side of New Zealand in a new campaign to attract more tourists over the ditch. 

Adventure tourism is a risky business – Radio Live, 25 Aug 2009
(audio link, click on Tues 25 Aug, 5.15pm; item begins at 9’20”) Maggie Barry interviews TIA Advocacy Manager Geoff Ensor about the need for regulation in adventure tourism.

Adventure tourism safety – Radio New Zealand National, Nine to Noon, 25 August 2009
(audio clip, duration: 25′58″) Is adventure tourism getting too dangerous? Maritime New Zealand's manager of investigations, Tourism Industry Association advocacy manager and father of Emily Jordan, who was killed in a river boarding accident in Kawerau River Gorge, Chris Jordan, discuss the issue.

Think simple to save on energy bills, expert urges - Otago Daily Times - 21 Aug 2009
Look first at the simple things before opting for new equipment or devices, energy auditor Andy Logue told more than 50 people in Queenstown this week.

Easier Aust-NZ travel 'positive' - Otago Daily Times - 20 Aug 2009
An anticipated announcement to streamline transtasman travel has been welcomed as a positive move for the tourism industry.

Australasian governments ease transtasman travel – Radio NZ Morning Report, 19 Aug 2009
(audio link, duration: 3′28″) Streamlining trans-Tasman travel is at the top of the agenda for John Key who is in Australia on a five-day visit.

TIA Letter to the Editor in response to The Press article – Adrenaline activities fuel higher accident costs
19 Aug 2009 

Adrenaline activities fuel higher accident costs - The Press - 18th Aug 2009
Recreation and adventure tourism-related injuries are soaring, costing taxpayers millions each year, new figures show.

Tourism sector sees signs of hope - New Zealand Herald - 17 Aug 2009
Optimism in the tourism sector is lifting but it still remains mainly in negative territory, according to the tourism industry monitor.

Law change to resolve tax dispute - Otago Daily Times, 12 Aug 2009
A messy tax dispute worth millions of dollars between inbound tour operators and the Inland Revenue Department will be sorted out through legislation and a reprieve over disputed tax.

Rotorua-Sydney service 'will hurt Waikato'  –Stuff.co.nz, 7 August 2009
Air New Zealand's decision to launch a trans-Tasman air service out of Rotorua will hurt the Waikato region and Pacific Blue, airline commentator Ewan Wilson says.

Double whammy clouds outlook for tourism - New Zealand Herald, 5 Aug 2009
The Ministry of Tourism has slashed visitor growth expectations in the wake of the global financial crisis and swine flu.

Free flights latest twist in tourism ad - New Zealand Herald, 1 Aug 2009
New Zealanders are being encouraged to invite their international friends and family to visit in a new television advertising campaign aimed at boosting the recession-hit tourism industry.

July

Key seeks expansion of 100% Pure - Dominion Post, 31 July 2009
The Government is in talks about expanding the 100% Pure New Zealand tourism campaign to become a "master brand" for the whole country, the prime minister says.

PM leads tourism line-up for Northland conference – Northern News, 29 July 2009
Prime Minister and Tourism Minister John Key leads an impressive line-up for the second annual Northland Tourism Conference.

Will the cycleway prove to be a strong attraction for tourists? – TV3 ASB Business, 29 July 2009
More details of the cycleway have emerged and it is not quite the big job initially suggested by the Government, but will it prove to be a strong attraction for overseas tourists?

Cycleways: work to do - Otago Daily Times, 29 July 2009
Lessons learned from the successful Central Otago Rail Trail should be heeded by those seeking to attract people to the proposed 175km Walter Peak Station-to-Kingston cycleway, the Tourism...

Cycleway needs to be pedalled to tourists - New Zealand Herald, 28 July 2009
The tourism industry has welcomed the first routes in the Government's cycleway project but warned strong marketing and community support will be needed to make them a success.

Tourism industry stresses patience on cycleway – National Business Review, 27 July 2009
The regional cycleway projects will be worth the millions of taxpayer dollars being spent, the tourism industry says, but it warns that economic benefits won't happen overnight.

Tourism industry welcomes work permit change – Radio New Zealand Checkpoint, 23 July 2009
(audio link, duration: 2′40″) A new way of dealing with temporary work permits will help New Zealand's tourism and hospitality industry with seasonal staffing problems.

Policing freedom campers 'too hard' - Nelson Mail - 17 July 2009
A bylaw to police and fine freedom campers is too hard to enforce, say Tasman district councillors.

June

Lasting legacy of tourism training - New Zealand Herald, 16 Jun 2009
More than 60,000 people are expected to visit New Zealand during the Rugby World Cup and ensuring they have a positive experience will be a priority for the tourism industry.

Tourism waits anxiously for greater funds - Christchurch Press - 13th Jun 2009
Tourism operators and industry lobby groups are holding their collective breath for greater financial backing from the Government for tourism marketing.

Key hints at more money for tourism, but not in south - Southland Times - 12th Jun 2009
Prime Minister John Key hinted there might be more money for tourism but it would come from joint ventures, meaning smaller regional areas might miss out.

Key promises cash for tourism industry on dollar-for-dollar basis – New Zealand Herald, 12 June 2009
Prime Minister John Key has promised more marketing money for New Zealand's $20 billion tourism industry by the end of the year but businesses will also have to come up with the cash if they want the Government to open its wallet.

Queens Wharf to be RWC 'party central' – TVNZ, 11 June 2009
Auckland's Queens Wharf will be used as 'party central' during the Rugby World Cup and could end up with a new cruise ship passenger terminal.

Queens Wharf to be 'party central'– Stuff.co.nz, 11 June 2009‎
Queen's Wharf in Auckland will be transformed into "party central'' for the 2011 Rugby World Cup, Prime Minister John Key announced today.

Luxury lodges slammed for high prices - New Zealand Herald - 11th Jun 2009
New Zealand's top-end luxury lodge market has come under fire from a British travel agent for failing to drop its prices in the face of the economic downturn.

Cash clash blocks Rugby Cup wharf plan - New Zealand Herald - 11th Jun 2009
Big plans to turn Queens Wharf into a cruise ship terminal and open up more of Auckland's waterfront to the public before the Rugby World Cup in 2011 have hit a stumbling block.

Tourism chiefs want more money - Christchurch Press - 11th Jun 2009
Tourism chiefs are urging the Government to beef up its annual spending on tourism marketing from about $70 million to $130m to give New Zealand's industry a fighting chance against the...

Future tourists older, richer - Dominion Post - 10th Jun 2009
New Zealand's tourism industry will need to cater for a vastly different type of traveller in the future, one expert says.

Tourism counts on backpackers for industry lifeline - New Zealand Herald - 10th Jun 2009
Young adventure-seeking travellers are being seen as a lifeline for the $20 billion New Zealand tourism industry as older travellers feel more pressure on disposable income in the global...

Tourism tipped to lead recovery - Otago Daily Times - 10th Jun 2009
Tourism had the potential to lead New Zealand out of the recession, Associate Tourism Minister Dr Jonathan Coleman told the Tourism Rendezvous conference in Auckland yesterday.

Govt told: fix work permit woes - Southland Times - 10th Jun 2009
Tourism operators are pushing the Government to process work permit applications faster, because hotspots such as Queenstown are losing skilled overseas workers because of tighter...

Airport helping boost tourism - Christchurch Press - 10th Jun 2009
Auckland Airport said it has joint venture promotion campaigns in the pipeline to help boost the tourism industry.

Tourism pins hopes on skiers and backpackers – Radio New Zealand Morning Report, 10 June 2009
(audio link, duration: 3'31") The tourism industry is pinning its hopes on the coming ski season and on backpackers to help carry it through the worsening slowdown.

PM to make tourism policy announcement - National Business Review - 9th Jun 2009
Prime Minister John Key will make a major tourism announcement on Thursday, with the local industry hoping he will provide a critical boost during the global downturn.

Luxury tourism products on show - TVNZ
12:50PM Tuesday June 09, 2009  
Some of the world's wealthiest travellers will be represented at New Zealand's largest tourism trade show

Speed dating with the NZ tourism industry - TVNZ
6:33PM Tuesday June 09, 2009  
New Zealand's biggest earning industry is not just putting a brave face on in tough economic times, it is asking the world on a date » watch 

NZ medical tourism packages growing – TV3 ASB Business, 9 June 2009
The Trenz Tourism conference kicked off in Auckland yesterday. One tourism niche which is showing signs of growth for New Zealand is what's called medical tourism: People choosing to come to New Zealand to combine a relatively cheap medical operation with a bit of sightseeing.

A major expo was held by the ASB over tourism – TV One Te Karere, 10 June 2009
(video link, TRENZ item begins near end of ‘chapter 2’)
A major expo was held at the ASB stadium over tourism.

Tourism Industry: Tim Cossar talks to TVNZ – TVNZ7 News at 8, 8 June 2009
What sort of state is our tourism sector in at the moment? Tourism Industry Association Chief Executive Tim Cossar talks to TVNZ.

Local Tourism industry showcase kicks off in Auckland – TV3, 8 June 2009
It is a big week for the country's tourism operators. Trenz - the industry's biggest showcase for foreign buyers kicks off tomorrow in Auckland.

Are NZ tourist operators prepared for the future? – TV3 ASB Business, 8 June 2009
It’s a big week for the country's tourist operators as they prepare for this year's TRENZ conference beginning in Auckland tomorrow.

Looking out for future trends in tourism – TV3 ASB Business, 8 June 2009
In 1950 25 million people worldwide took an international holiday. That number is now 900 million, showing tourism is truly a growth industry.

Tourism industry looks to boost overseas visitors – Radio New Zealand, Checkpoint, 8 June 2009
(audio link, duration: 2'48") Tourism chiefs hope to drum up business this week in a bid to kickstart the recession hit industry.

Tim Cossar talks about tourism conference – TVNZ NZI Business, 8 June 2009(video link) Tourism operators from around the country are gathering in Auckland this week.  Corin Dann chats with Tim Cossar, CEO of the Tourism Industry Association.

Tourism TRENZ - Newstalk ZB
There is optimism a large tourism event starting today will bear fruit. The four-day TRENZ 2009 event kicks off today in Auckland, promoting 270 New Zealand ...

Selling NZ to the world during a recession
Tim Cossar, 11 Jun 2009 12:00pm
TRENZ, the Tourism Expo, is now in full swing as local operators showcase their products to international travel buyers.
Tourism Industry Association chief executive, Tim Cossar, gives an update on this years event in these difficult economic times. Watch the video.

Auckland likely focus of infrastructure spend
Stuff.co.nz - Wellington,New Zealand
... at the trade show yesterday along with Tourism Industry Association chief executive Tim Cossar and Tourism New Zealand chief executive George Hickton. ...

Selling Australia needs pure genius
The Age - Melbourne,Victoria,Australia
The head of New Zealand's tourism industry association, Tim Cossar, a passionate believer in the Pure branding, says government is interested in taking it ...

Awards on hold as part of review
The Daily Post - Rotorua,New Zealand
There will not be any Rotorua finalists in the Tourism Industry Awards - because there will not be any awards this year. Tourism Industry Association chief ...

May

$50m pledge for cycleways - Christchurch Press - 15th May 2009
The Government will put $50 million into a national cycleway as part of a plan to take tourism upmarket, ditching the focus on backbackers and package tourists.

China a prime target but marketing money about to run out - New Zealand Herald - 15th May 2009
New Zealand should focus on attracting visitors from China because it is one of the few countries in the world where people are still getting richer, an economist says.

No cash injection for industry in this year's Budget, Prime Minister says - New Zealand Herald - 15th May 2009
Tourism won't be getting an injection of extra cash in this year's Budget, even though the $20 billion industry is facing one of its toughest years.

Tourism expo to draw international buyers, media - Otago Daily Times - 14th May 2009
New Zealand's most luxurious tourism products will be showcased at an international tourism business event in Auckland next month.

Biometric scanning likely within two years – Radio New Zealand, Morning Report, 14 May 2009
(audio link, duration 4’00”) Eye scanners, fingerprint readers or cameras mapping your face could be at NZ international airports within two years.