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Hanmer Springs offers Discounts to Canterbury Residents After Quake — 9/09/10
Tourism operators in Hanmer Springs have pooled together to offer their Cantabrian neighbours a bit of discounted stress relief from the seismic activity felt around the region during the past week.
New Beginnings at Mona Vale, Christchurch — 9/09/10
One of Christchurch’s gracious old buildings, Mona Vale Homestead, will reopene its doors tomorrow (Friday, September 10), after having sustained chimney damage during the recent Christchurch earthquake activity.
Canterbury Earthquake Updates from Tourism Businesses now Available Online — 8/09/10
Travellers wanting to get the latest updates from Christchurch & Canterbury tourism operators following Saturday’s earthquake can check the newly established Earthquake Updates page on www.fourcorners.co.nz.
Best Western Christchurch Hotels still Operating Despite Earthquake — 7/09/10
Best Western hotels in Christchurch, New Zealand are still open and operating for business, despite some damage caused to the city of Christchurch from Saturday's earthquake.
Tourists Encouraged to Keep NZ Travel Plans in Place — 7/09/10
Although Christchurch & Canterbury have experienced a serious earthquake, visitors should not be deterred from visiting the rest of the South Island, says the Tourism Industry Association of New Zealand (TIA).
Canterbury Earthquake: Update for Travellers — 6/09/10
Travellers planning to visit Christchurch and Canterbury in the next week or two should make other plans if possible following the 7.1 magnitude earthquake that struck the area on Saturday morning.
Christchurch & Canterbury Hit by Major Earthquake — 5/09/10
Christchurch and the surrounding Canterbury region were struck by a 7.1 magnitude earthquake at around 4.30am, Saturday September 4.
A Queenstown Television First — 3/09/10
A national television campaign on TV1 and TV2 encouraging more Kiwis to visit Queenstown this spring and summer kicks off this Sunday (5 September).
Celebrating Spring at Treble Cone — 3/09/10
Treble Cone’s Spring specials go on sale next week offering substantially discounted Spring season passes and rental rates to compliment the variety of events and fun on offer at Treble Cone.
Lake Wanaka Plays Centre Stage in International Winter Sports — 2/09/10
This week’s announcement by Winter Games NZ that 100% Pure New Zealand Winter Games will take place from 13 to 28 August 2011 will once again put Lake Wanaka at the forefront of international snow sports.
BASE Triple Comp for Speed, Style and Big Air All in One Day — 2/09/10
The iconic BASE Triple Comp returns to challenge skiers and boarders to three events in one day and crown the Kings and Queens of the mountain at Treble Cone on Saturday 11 September.
Top Freeskier put through Paces at Treble Cone Snow Sports School — 1/09/10
One of the world’s top freeskiers signed up for Treble Cone’s Private Intense Programme yesterday, a new Snow Sports programme that has exceeded booking expectations for its first year on the market.
New $4 Million Building to meet 60% International Passenger Growth at Queenstown Airport — 31/08/10
Airlines and departing passengers to the region are to benefit from a speedier baggage-handling service at Queenstown Airport as the next stage in a series of upgrades and expansions.
100% Pure New Zealand Winter Games Confirmed for 2011 — 31/08/10
Winter Games NZ chairman, Sir Eion Edgar, today announced 100% Pure New Zealand Winter Games is confirmed for 13-28 August 2011 following signoff from all key central and local government partners.
Air New Zealand Further Boosts Regional Capacity — 31/08/10
Giant Rugby Ball Lands in Sydney — 30/08/10
New Zealand’s Giant Rugby Ball will officially open in Sydney this Thursday (2 September), marking the start of the Ball’s fourth and final international appearance.
Wilderness Motorhomes Increases its Stake in Kiwi Tourism Industry — 30/08/10
Wilderness Motorhomes is set to increase its stake in Kiwi tourism, as it announces its partnership with ex-KEA founder, Michael Becker, while scooping the industry recognised 2010 Rankers Traveller Voted Awards within the same month.
Off Road NZ Joins Race to be Creative — 27/08/10
At first glance the launch of a new kart racing venture and wearable art don’t seem to be obvious companions.
Kiwi Winter Athletes Train with World’s Best — 27/08/10
New Zealand’s future winter Olympians have been rubbing shoulders with some of the world’s best athletes during training at Cardrona Alpine Resort.
Sydneysiders to Get a Taste of Wellington — 26/08/10
Sydneysiders are hungry for a taste of Wellington if bookings for the WLG pop-up restaurant are anything to go by.
Christchurch & Canterbury Score Highly with Visitors — 26/08/10
Christchurch & Canterbury’s popularity as a holiday destination – both for domestic and international travellers - is growing.
Entries Open for the Riverrun Trail Series — 24/08/10
Entries are now open for the inaugural Riverrun Trail Series, an off-road running series designed to showcase the spectacular lakeside and river tracks in Lake Wanaka.
Celebration to Launch Kart Racing will be Far from Ordinary — 24/08/10
No ordinary day, the open day planned at Off Road NZ this weekend will be a chance to expose the senses to Rotorua’s newest adventure experience – Raceline Karting.
New Chef Brings International Experience to Treble Cone Kitchen — 24/08/10
Snow sports locals and holiday makers are enjoying a revitalised menu at Treble Cone this season with the appointment of renowned international chef Leungo Lippe.
threesixty Chef’s Table to Raise Funds for Charity — 24/08/10
threesixty Queenstown diners can indulge in a fully hosted Chefs’ Table next month to help raise funds for The Salvation Army Give a family a break programme.
Worth Waiting to get Best Kart Racing in Australasia — 24/08/10
It’s been a long time coming but it was definitely worth the wait to be able to offer the public the biggest, best and fastest hire karting experience in Australasia.
Proposed Porters Expansion Notified — 23/08/10
Porters Ski Area Ltd’s application to expand its existing operation and to build a year-round village at the foot of the ski area has been publicly notified by Selwyn District Council.
Massive, Historic Calving sets up for ‘Trip of a Lifetime’ at Glacier Explorers — 23/08/10
Thirty to 50 million tonnes of ice has crashed off the Tasman Glacier Terminal Face in a massive calving that has resulted in at least 20 significant ‘bergs floating in the Tasman Glacier Terminal Lake.
New Tourism Energy Efficiency Initiative Launched — 23/08/10
A new initiative to improve the competitiveness and environmental performance of tourism businesses by reducing energy consumption has been launched by the Tourism Industry Association New Zealand and the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority.
Nelson and Tasman Trails Receive $2.63 Million from New Zealand Cycle Trail Project — 20/08/10
Nga Haerenga, The New Zealand Cycle Trail project will sign its contract for the new Dun Mountain and Tasman Loop cycle trails at a formal event at the Tasman District Council in Richmond today.
Top Tour Operators Recognised by Industry — 19/08/10
Two of New Zealand’s top tour operators have been recognised as the best in the business by their industry peers
Queenstown Trail Receives $1.83 Million from New Zealand Cycle Trail Project — 19/08/10
Nga Haerenga, The New Zealand Cycle Trail project will sign its contract for the new Queenstown Trail at a formal event in Queenstown today.
Demand Triples for Japanese Charter Flights this Summer — 18/08/10
Air New Zealand has more than tripled the number of charter flights it will be operating from Japan to New Zealand this summer in response to a resurgence in demand from this high spending tourism market.
World's Biggest Haka — 18/08/10
Ngati Toa and Poutama have joined Tamaki Heritage Group, in an attempt to break a current Guinness World Record for the biggest Haka. This attempt will be marked by the launching of a “Great Kiwi festival” leading up to the 2011 Rugby World Cup.
Mt Hutt to Host Key FIS Race Ahead of 2010 Junior World Champs — 17/08/10
Mt Hutt is to welcome an army of top young snowboarders this Friday (20 August) for a FIS Alpine Snowboarding race.
Good Group Celebrates Hospitality Awards Recognition — 17/08/10
Good Group Limited is celebrating ‘across the board’ recognition for its hospitality operations in Queenstown and Wanaka after becoming finalists in five categories of The Remarkables Southern Lakes Hospitality Awards 2010.
WIAL sees a Future for Pacific Blue in Wellington — 17/08/10
Wellington Airport is disappointed that Pacific Blue will cease flying domestically within New Zealand.
Countdown for FIS Junior World Championships — 16/08/10
Over 300 of the world’s elite junior snow sports athletes will arrive in Lake Wanaka this week to compete in the inaugural FIS Snowboard & Freestyle Junior World Championships which runs from 19-31 August.
Air New Zealand to Carry Disrupted Pacific Blue Passengers — 16/08/10
Air New Zealand will carry thousands of passengers disrupted by Pacific Blue’s withdrawal of domestic services.
New GM has Bold Plans for Terrace Downs Resort — 16/08/10
Terrace Downs Resort has appointed a new General Manager and unveiled a bold plan to increase the international profile of the popular high country Resort.
Mt Hutt Overnighters all Safely off the Mountain — 13/08/10
Over 1100 people have made it off Mt Hutt this morning after bad weather forced them to spend the night in the ski area base building last night (Thursday 12th August).
Hawke’s Bay Trail Receives $1.89 Million from New Zealand Cycle Trail Project — 13/08/10
Nga Haerenga, The New Zealand Cycle Trail project will sign its contract for the new Landscapes Trail at a formal event, which will be attended by Prime Minister and Tourism Minister Rt. Hon John Key in Napier today.
National Competition to Jumpstart Jazz Careers — 12/08/10
The ASB Queenstown JazzFest is inviting talented young musicians from around New Zealand to enter the 2010 ‘JumpStart’ Jazz Competition, to be held in October as part of the ASB Queenstown JazzFest.
Queenstown Guest Night Growth Twice National Average — 12/08/10
A strong start to the ski season and a very successful Winter Festival has contributed to Queenstown recording more than double the national average growth in guest nights.
Queenstown’s Winter Festival Scoops Industry Award — 12/08/10
The American Express Queenstown Winter Festival continues to gain recognition, scooping ‘Best Marketing of Event’ this week at the 2010 New Zealand Association of Event Professionals (NZAEP) TicketDirect Event Industry Awards.
Coronet Peak Secures Major Ski Races — 11/08/10
Two major ski races will be staged at Coronet Peak next week following a decision to move them from Australian ski area Mt Hotham.
Opotiki Trail to Receive $1.74 Million from New Zealand Cycle Trail Project — 11/08/10
Nga Haerenga, The New Zealand Cycle Trail (NZCT) project will sign its contract for the Motu Trails today.
Avalanche at Mt Hutt Ski Area — 10/08/10
An avalanche struck the South Face run at Mt Hutt Ski Area today.
Festival Menu Proves Palatable — 9/08/10
Thirty Visa Wellington On a Plate events have sold out, with six extra dates or sittings being added due to popular demand.
Mt Hutt Blanketed in Snow… — 9/08/10
Mt Hutt today (9 August) was revelling in its biggest covering of the white stuff since opening this season.

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