Articles tagged with Great South
New Zealand Invests $3.69M to Boost Regional Tourism and Attract Visitors
1 week ago | 96 viewsThe New Zealand Government is investing $3.69 million through the Regional Tourism Boost to promote international visitors exploring regional areas beyond typical hotspots. Five targeted campaigns will attract tourists from the USA, Canada, and Australia to diverse regions, highlighting unique experiences like cycling, wine tasting, and local hospitality during quieter seasons. This initiative aims to support local businesses, create jobs, and ensure tourism benefits are shared across the country’s communities.
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1 week ago | 99 viewsThe New Zealand Government is investing $459,250 in the Southern Way campaign to promote the lower South Island to Australian visitors, highlighting unique local attractions and hospitality. The campaign, running from April to June 2026, involves collaboration among regional tourism organizations to offer themed itineraries and travel deals that support local businesses and communities. This funding is part of a larger $3.69 million initiative aimed at boosting regional tourism during the autumn and early winter seasons.
Tags: Louise Upston Southern Way Great South Tourism Waitaki Enterprise Dunedin Clutha Development Tourism Central Otago Destination Queenstown Lake Wanaka Tourism Regional Tourism Boost FundDiscover the Southern Way: $393K Campaign to Showcase Authentic Hospitality in Lower South Island
2 months ago | 356 viewsTourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston announced that Great South will receive $393,000 to launch a campaign promoting the Southern Way and the region's hospitality to international visitors. The investment aims to showcase the lower South Island's unique experiences, wild beauty, rich flavors, and warm hospitality to new audiences. Led by Great South and regional partners, the campaign will target Australian travelers, particularly those from the Gold Coast, encouraging them to explore iconic destinations like Milford Sound, the Catlins coastline, and Dunedin, while highlighting the region's local events and genuine southern hospitality.
Tags: Great South campaign Southern Way international visitors Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston lower South Island regional partners Australian travellers Gold CoastRegional New Zealand Boosted by $5.9M Investment to Attract International Visitors in 2026
2 months ago | 306 viewsThe Government's Regional Tourism Boost will invest $5.9 million to attract more international visitors to regional New Zealand in 2026, aiming to showcase diverse experiences and boost regional economies. Three Regional Tourism Organisations will launch campaigns targeting visitors from Australia and East Asia, featuring tailored offers and fresh itineraries to highlight unique attractions. The campaigns will focus on promoting regional hospitality, encouraging longer stays, and fostering lasting connections with international travelers, as part of a broader effort to support New Zealand's tourism industry.
Tags: Louise Upston Regional Tourism Boost New Zealand Tourism Hospitality RotoruaNZ WellingtonNZ Great South Australia East AsiaSouthland's Space Sector Receives $2.25M Boost from Regional Infrastructure Fund
4 months ago | 621 viewsSouthland's space sector receives a significant boost through a loan of up to $2.25 million from the Regional Infrastructure Fund for Space Operations New Zealand Limited. The loan will support the expansion of the business at the Awarua Satellite Ground Station near Invercargill, leveraging Southland's strategic location for satellite operations. The project aims to create a regional space hub, accelerating essential works to meet current demand and future growth plans, ultimately enhancing the development of Southland's space industry.
Tags: Southland Space Operations New Zealand Limited Mark Patterson Awarua Satellite Ground Station Greenhills Invercargill Great South Regional Infrastructure Fund satellite ground station Warkworth Space Centre