North Island skiing could be 'untenable' after short Ruapehu season
New Zealand's Tūroa ski area is usually a white wonderland at this time of year, its deep snowpack supporting its famed spring skiing. This season, it's largely a barren moonscape, with tiny patches of snow poking out between...
Source: nzherald.co.nz - Tourism & Leisure Industries | 6 Oct 2022 | 6:41 pm
Tourism business hit with $7500 penalty for refusing to hand over employment records
A small tourism business hit with a $7500 penalty for refusing to hand over employment records says it will fight the decision so it can stay afloat.The Employment Relations Authority (ERA) has backed a Labour Inspectorate's request...
Source: nzherald.co.nz - Tourism & Leisure Industries | 6 Oct 2022 | 5:00 pm
Pacific Crest Trail hiker goes viral at age 71 for song at end of walk
A 71-year-old hiker has gone viral on Instagram after he was filmed breaking into song at the end of the Pacific Crest Trail. The PCT stretches 4270km between the border of Mexico and California and ends where Washington State meets...
Source: nzherald.co.nz - Tourism & Leisure Industries | 6 Oct 2022 | 2:00 pm
Waikato cycleway recognised as one of world's most picture-perfect biking routes
The Hauraki Rail Trail has been named one of the top 30 most picturesque cycle trails around the world.UK adventure tour operator Explore Worldwide has undertaken a study by analysing which bike-friendly paths in the world have...
Source: nzherald.co.nz - Tourism & Leisure Industries | 2 Oct 2022 | 8:20 am
