Tourism 

Minister expresses sadness following jet boat accident

25.09.2008

Tourism Minister Damien O'Connor has expressed sadness after learning one person is missing and several people are injured following a jet boat accident in Queenstown this afternoon.

It is understood the jet boat flipped on the Shotover and Kawarau River delta near Queenstown. 

Mr O'Connor, a former jetboat operator himself, said such incidents were unusual and that it was important to get to the bottom of what happened to minimise the prospect of it happening aga...  more +

Government commits funding to Carter Observatory

22.09.2008

The government has committed over $39,000 to Wellington's Carter Observatory as part of a redevelopment of the facility.

The funding comes from the Tourism Facilities Grant Programme which supports projects that enhance the understanding and enjoyment of New Zealand by overseas visitors.

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International visitors continue to spend more in NZ

17.09.2008

International visitors continue to spend more during their trips to New Zealand according to new data released today, said Tourism Minister Damien O'Connor.

The Ministry of Tourism's International Visitor Survey shows interna...  more +

Maori Trade Manual key to NZ Tourism Success

02.04.2008

Speech Notes for the Launch of the Maori Tourism Trade Manual, on Wednesday 2 April 2008 at 4pm, Parliament Buildings, WELLINGTON

I'm pleased to be recognising the launch of the Maori Tourism Trade Manual

I'd like to acknowledge Minister of Maori Affairs, Pareku...  more +