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NZ accommodation rise 0.3% in September on RWC visitors

Thursday, 10 November 2011, 11:23 am Article: BusinessDesk NZ accommodation rises 0.3% in September on morevisitors, fewer locals Nov.10 (BusinessDesk) –Overseas visitors drove growth in guest nights in September,thanks to the draw card of the Rugby World Cup, whilechanges to … Continue reading

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Chinese tourists forecast to spend more than U.S., UK visitors in New Zealand next year

WELLINGTON, Oct. 20 (Xinhua) — Chinese tourists would overtake those from the United States and the United Kingdom in spending in New Zealand by mid 2012, New Zealand’s Ministry of Economic Development announced Thursday. The ministry’s updated New Zealand Tourism … Continue reading

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New Zealand celebrates Rugby World Cup success; tourism boosted by seven week event

Sunday’s 8-7 victory by New Zealand’s All Blacks over France in the Rugby World Cup final played in Auckland has given a boost to the nation and Air New Zealand instantly chose to ride off the waves of the country’s … Continue reading

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Oi You! Urban art show excites overseas visitors

ANNA PEARSON Australian street artist Damon King was like a kid in a candy store at Oi You! yesterday. Mr King and his partner, Debbie Gane, came to Nelson especially for the urban art show in the Energy Centre at … Continue reading

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TAKEOVER CONTENT HERE

Have you ever wanted to visit new Zealand, the home of the film site of Lord of the Rings and the upcoming The Hobbit? if so, you might want to consider booking your trip for late November 2012. According to … Continue reading

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Enjoy a Splendid Vacation with Cheap Campervan Hire New Zealand

The local Maori people refer to new Zealand as the Land of the Long White Cloud, or else Aotearoa. It’s a breathtaking, stunning environment and the North plus South islands proffer numerous activities to the visitors.  The temperate climate provides … Continue reading

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New Zealand Airport Duty Free Shops

If you are travelling to New Zealand no doubt you have thought about shopping duty free? Many travellers do as buying fragrances, electronics and other goods can be a lot cheaper when you don’t have to pay ‘duties’ or tax. … Continue reading

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Eastday-Low CPI figures point to unchanged NZ interest rate

WELLINGTON, Oct. 25 — Lower petrol prices and cheap flights to Asia helped keep New Zealand’s consumer price index ( CPI), a main gauge of inflation, to just 0.4 percent in the quarter to the end of September, the government … Continue reading

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Heroes leave long white cloud behind

AFTER spending more than a month as a tight-knit squad, Ireland‘s defeated rugby heroes will part company today as they begin the long trek home from New Zealand. The majority of the team will touch down in Dublin at 3.30pm … Continue reading

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Air New Zealand Earnings Plunge After Twin Disasters

Air new Zealand Earnings Plunge After Twin Disasters August 25, 2011 Wellington. Air new Zealand announced a 45 percent slump in annual earnings on Thursday as natural disasters in Christchurch and Japan weighed on the carrier’s bottom line.The airline said … Continue reading

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