Tourism stories - Page 3
Lake Wanaka draws travellers to the region with hyperlapse video
Wed, 17th Jun 2015
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digital entertainment
Stunning hyperlapse by Matthew Vandeputte highlights Lake Wanaka, set to attract hundreds of thousands with its mesmerising beauty.
NZ economy grows 0.8% in fourth quarter, on tourist spending, heated housing market
Thu, 19th Mar 2015
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The New Zealand economy expanded in the fourth quarter as tourists drove growth in retailing and accommodation, and property sales increased demand fo.
UPDATE: Air New Zealand forecasts fare discounts; yield pressure looming
Wed, 25th Feb 2015
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The only cloud on Air New Zealand's horizon in coming months will be yield pressure as it faces more competition from foreign-owned airlines due to lo.
Millennium & Copthorne lifts annual profit 11%, on the back of CDL gains
Tue, 10th Feb 2015
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Millennium & Copthorne Hotels New Zealand, one of New Zealand's largest hotel operators, has lifted annual profit 11 percent and its dividend after.
NZ guest nights jump to a record in September on rise in international travellers
Wed, 12th Nov 2014
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NZ sees record guest nights in September, boosted by a surge in international visitors according to Statistics New Zealand.
Tech sector concerned at slip in education standards
Mon, 30th Dec 2013
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nz
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government
New Zealand's tech sector is alarmed as the latest OECD PISA survey shows a significant drop in education standards, endangering future competitiveness.
Start-up sessions: itravelnz
Thu, 8th Dec 2011
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smartphones
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reviews
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nz
In a new column, IT Brief editor Angelique Jurd looks at a promising start-up that’s creating and innovating with technology.
Kiwi companies need to spend money to make money
Wed, 28th Sep 2011
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investment
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government
New Zealand must invest in R&D to revitalise its economy, says IRL’s deputy CEO Stein, urging businesses to innovate amid increased government funding.
Welly woes
Fri, 1st Jul 2011
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Although this month’s fail may not qualify as a celebrity fail per say, we think it fits into this category and definitely merits some attention.
IBM reveals NZ Innovation Index
Tue, 23rd Feb 2010
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Partnering with the University of Auckland, IBM's 2010 Innovation Index finds New Zealand's innovation rate stagnant since 2000, with only farming excelling.
A diverse role
Tue, 1st Dec 2009
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edutech
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uc
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software development
Mainfreight CIO Kevin Drinkwater on the juggling act of a CIO: balancing swift solution delivery, keeping costs down, and navigating the cloud revolution.