Reader photo: Iconic Taranaki view worth the trip, says Ian McAlpine
Reader Ian McAlpine sent in this gorgeous photo of Fleur Hietala from Auckland enjoying the fresh air and amazing views to be found at the Pouakai Tarns.Ian, an experienced mountaineer and tramper who leads guided walks in the area,...Source: nzherald.co.nz - Tourism & Leisure Industries | 25 May 2022 | 1:00 am
Record flight disruptions at Australian airports as travel rebuilds
Flight schedules across the Ditch are more disrupted than at the peak of the Pandemic as airlines, airports and travel companies struggle with a chronic labour shortage. Last month the number of on-time services dropped to their...
Source: nzherald.co.nz - Tourism & Leisure Industries | 24 May 2022 | 2:07 pm
Offensive Christchurch tourist attraction: 'It's still there and it's still hurtful'
By Tessa Guest of RNZ A Christchurch tourist attraction which has offended customers for years is still running after delaying promised updates.First opened in 2006, the Time Tunnel (soon to be renamed the Discovery Ride) is a...
Source: nzherald.co.nz - Tourism & Leisure Industries | 22 May 2022 | 2:30 pm
Travel uptake from Visa Waiver countries revealed in NZeTA numbers
Of the 1.2 million Electronic Travel Authorities (NZeTAs) granted to tourists prior to March 2020, there are fewer than five still valid for travel. Since the borders reopened to travellers from Visa Waiver countries at the beginning...
Source: nzherald.co.nz - Tourism & Leisure Industries | 20 May 2022 | 2:28 pm
