Warning legislation could affect events – Radio NZ, 20 June 2010
The Tourism Industry Association is warning that council backed events like Hokitika's Wild Food Festival could lose funding if changes to the Local Government Act become law.

Tourism concerned by proposed local government changes - 3 News - 19th Jun 2010
Tourism could be hit hard if local councils stop investing in it, the Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIA) says.

Taxing issues for tourism industry – Newstalk ZB, 18 June 2010
There is concern that some European countries imposing travel taxes, could threaten the recovery of New Zealand's tourism industry.

NZ tourism industry welcomes reduction in cruise ship costs – Travel Weekly Asia, 15 June 2010
WELLINGTON –Tourism Industry Association (TIA) New Zealand has welcomed the government's announcement that marine safety charges paid by cruise ships will be reduced by almost NZ$5 (US$3.45) per passenger, saying it will stimulate this fast growing tourism sector.

Euro travel tax could hit NZ tourism – NZ Herald, 17 June 2010
Moves by cash-strapped governments to raise money by taxing international air travellers could cost this country in one of its key tourism markets.

NZ tourism industry highlights worrying tax trend – NZPA, 17 June 2010
The New Zealand tourism industry faces a new threat in the form of cash-strapped governments taking the easy way out by taxing international air travellers.

Campers’ mess ‘unsustainable’ – Marlborough Express, 11 Jun 2010
Cleaning up the mess left by freedom campers in Marlborough is no longer sustainable, prompting a Marlborough District Council investigation on whether it should put in more toilets and rubbish bins in popular camping spots.

Australia, New Zealand urged to team up in tourism push – Sunday Mail (Brisbane), 6 June 2010
AUSTRALIA has been urged to get over its sporting grudges and team up with New Zealand to better promote the region to overseas visitors.

Curbs may be made on camping after attacks - New Zealand Herald - 5th Jun 2010
An attack on three French tourists sleeping overnight in a Far North layby has prompted fresh calls to restrict freedom camping - or at least warn campers of the safety risks and...

Government not keen to return GST to tourists – Radio NZ Checkpoint, 4 Jun 2010
(audio link) Tourism leaders in Queenstown have called on the government to set up an easier system to allow tourist to claim back GST when they leave the country. (duration: 2′54″)

Tourism Award entries open – Otago Daily Times, 4 Jun 2010
Entries have opened for this year’s Tourism Industry Awards.

Officials scout alternatives for Trenz site - Southland Times - 3rd Jun 2010
The main venue for Trenz, New Zealand's largest tourism industry event is now a guessing game after a pencil booking for Coronet Peak's base building was cancelled.

Safety review due yield final report - Otago Daily Times - 1st Jun 2010
A final report from the government review of safety in the adventure tourism industry is being completed for Minister of Labour Kate Wilkinson.

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