Fewer freedoms for campers - Timaru Herald - 29th May 2010
Freedom campers will have to be extra careful holidaying in the Mackenzie this Christmas, as the council has limited their options.

GST hike a challenge for tourism industry – Otago Daily Times, 21 May 2010
Many in the tourism industry rubbing their hands together last week following an announcement that the Government would provide a $25 million marketing boost are now worried about how to deal with a rise in GST.

National convention centre network mooted by govt - National Business Review - 19th May 2010
The Government is testing the waters for developing a larger conference and conventions industry, raising the prospect of an international scale convention centre in Auckland costing...

New Doc processes hailed - Otago Daily Times - 19th May 2010
Some Queenstown-based tourism operators are welcoming changes to the way the Department of Conservation (Doc) processes permits for commercial activities on public conservation land.

Tourist operators expect decline - New Zealand Herald - 18th May 2010
New Zealand tourism companies are less confident about sales and profits for a second month as more firms expect demand from local and international travellers will decline this year, a...

Tourism funding boost welcomed - National Business Review - 14th May 2010
The Government's pre-budget announcement of $5 million for regional tourism is a vote of confidence in the sector, Regional Tourism Organisations New Zealand chairman Don Gunn says.

DOC spells out how it plans to woo business - Dominion Post - 15th May 2010
Making money from the conservation estate could get simpler for businesses under sweeping changes designed to make it easier for them to work with the Conservation Department.

Local politicians want freedom camping rules set-up – Radio NZ Checkpoint, 13 May 10
(audio link) Local government politicians are calling for the Government to establish a set of national rules for freedom camping. (duration: 2′54″)

Key gives tourism industry a $30 million boost – Radio NZ Checkpoint, 13 May 10
(audio link) The Prime Minister has announced a 30-million dollar funding boost for the tourism industry, but says the sector must work to get more bang for its marketing dollars. (duration: 3′21″)

Tourism funding boost welcomed - Otago Daily Times - 13th May 2010
Tourism industry leaders say a funding injection announced by Prime Minister John Key today will allow more work to be done on attracting people from new markets while maintaining a presence...

Freedom campers may face hefty fines - Southland Times - 8th May 2010
Rugby fans flocking to New Zealand for the World Cup next year could face stiff fines if they decide to freedom camp.

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