Local News
New Plymouth to welcome Volendam
For the first time in over a decade, a cruise ship will be calling in to New Plymouth’s Port Taranaki. Holland America Line’s ms Volendam will arrive in port Tuesday 27DEC for a 12-hour visit, during which its 1400 passengers will have the day to experience ‘Naki hospitality and activities.
Read the full postInnovation award for i-SITE
A vision to radically transform the customer experience in New Plymouth’s i-SITE has led to a national innovation award for New Plymouth District Council.
Read the full postTaranaki garden festival scores well
Almost 52,000 garden visits were recorded for the 2011 Powerco Taranaki Garden Spectacular – on par with numbers for last year despite some days of adverse weather and a weak economic climate.
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Rob Fyfe reassures on London ops
In his latest message to Air New Zealand staff, CEO Rob Fyfe has responded to mounting concerns about the airline’s commitment to maintaining the NZ-London route. He says: “It’s no secret that we are struggling to make London profitable, just as our competitors are also struggling in this task, not just on London but on most ultra-long haul routes. Passenger numbers are flat at best and, when put against the backdrop of economic turmoil in Europe, any pick up in demand for long haul air travel from London looks unlikely in the foreseeable future.
Read the full postNew routes on the cards
In his latest message to Air New Zealand staff, CEO Rob Fyfe has confirmed that new routes are likely, given that the airline’s long haul schedule adjustments will result in aircraft availability.
Read the full postMakeover for PureGayNZ.com
New Zealand gay and lesbian tourism website and information site PureGayNZ.com has been refreshed to include user reviews, booking engine facilities with partners Bookit and Tourism Exchange as well as further integration with social media channels.
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