Seen abroad as a leader on Indigenous rights, New Zealand enters a divisive new era
As New Zealand celebrates its annual Māori language week, the government is ramping up initiatives to remove recognition of ...
New Zealand's Maori Anoint New Queen, Bury Late King
New Zealand's Maori chiefs anointed a 27-year-old queen as their new monarch Thursday, a surprise choice hailed as a symbol ...
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New Zealand to nearly triple tax on international tourists
New Zealand has announced plans to nearly triple a tax on international tourists, prompting backlash from the country’s tourism industry. New Zealand’s National Party-led coalition government ...
I visited Waiheke Island, the 'Hamptons of New Zealand,' where Taylor Swift has vacationed and the ultra-rich reside. Take a look around.
Business Insider's writer visited New Zealand's Waiheke Island to see how rich residents live and how stars like Beyoncé and ...
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New Zealand's economic exodus: Why kiwis are fleeing paradise
New Zealand is often referred to as the "paradise on Earth." Filmmakers, billionaires (many of whom have built shelters on ...
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New Zealand triples price for tourists to enter country, citing infrastructure and conservation costs
New Zealand is tripling the cost for tourists to enter the country. The Tourism Minister says maintaining infrastructure and paying to preserve the country’s sprawling conservation areas are the ...
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New Zealand nearly triples levy on international tourists
WELLINGTON, Sept 3 (Reuters) - New Zealand will nearly triple entry fees for tourists, the government said on Tuesday, spurring criticism from the key tourism sector the higher levy will deter ...
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New Zealand Business Confidence Jumps to Decade Highs
SYDNEY—New Zealand business confidence jumped to its highest level in a decade in August, as the country’s central bank lowered interest rates in response to cooling inflation, with economists ...
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New Zealand is tripling its tourist tax
It will now be more expensive to visit New Zealand’s lakes, mountains, bike trails and wineries as the country is increasing its International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL ...
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New Zealand set to become more expensive to visit as it triples tourist tax
The IVL was introduced in 2019 to ensure that tourists help cover the costs associated with tourism in New Zealand. Tourism and hospitality minister Matt Doocey said “the government is serious ...
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Visiting New Zealand just got more expensive as the country triples tourism fee
New Zealand will triple entry fees for foreign tourists starting in October. It will now cost about $62, though Australians and some Pacific Islanders are exempt. The fee increase seeks to address ...