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The end of an era

marketing@rotoruaNZ.com (Destination Rotorua Tourism Marketing) — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 11:26:31 +1200

Agroventures is pleased to announce the sale and purchase of Rotorua Bungy and Swoop. As of September 1, 2010 Rotorua Bungy and Swoop will be owned by the other three Agroventures activity owners - Shweeb, Agrojet and Freefall Xtreme. This change of ownership sees the departure of both... Read more

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Tourism seeks stronger ties with local government

marketing@rotoruaNZ.com (Destination Rotorua Tourism Marketing) — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 14:28:11 +1200

The visitor industry is seeking a much stronger partnership with local government, saying it will boost the already significant economic contribution visitors make to communities throughout New Zealand. Local Government + The Visitor Industry: A Powerful Partnership is being launched before a... Read more

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Industry backs adventure tourism safety recommendations

marketing@rotoruaNZ.com (Destination Rotorua Tourism Marketing) — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 15:28:36 +1200

Strengthening the safety practices of New Zealand’s world-leading adventure tourism sector will be widely supported, the Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIA) says. TIA is giving its backing to the recommendations of the Adventure Tourism Safety Review, which were drawn up... Read more

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Celebration to launch kart racing will be far from ordinary

marketing@rotoruaNZ.com (Destination Rotorua Tourism Marketing) — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 11:01:55 +1200

No ordinary day, the open day planned at Off Road NZ next weekend will be a chance to expose the senses to Rotorua’s newest adventure experience – Raceline Karting. It’s a day that Rotorua locals, karting enthusiasts, families, petrol-heads and thrill-seekers from all over New... Read more

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Off Road NZ joins race to be creative

marketing@rotoruaNZ.com (Destination Rotorua Tourism Marketing) — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 11:03:42 +1200

At first glance the launch of a new kart racing venture and wearable art don’t seem to be obvious companions. Take a closer look at the Rotorua Wearable Creations ‘n’ Colour Awards and Off Road NZ’s newest adventure product, Raceline Karting, and the similarities between the... Read more

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Best Australasian Karting

marketing@rotoruaNZ.com (Destination Rotorua Tourism Marketing) — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 11:14:17 +1200

It’s been a long time coming but it was definitely worth the wait to be able to offer the public the biggest, best and fastest hire karting experience in Australasia. So says the happiest man in Rotorua - Ian Tew director of Off Road NZ, whose company this month launched an exciting new... Read more

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From casino to naturist park - Tourism Industry Awards 2010 finalists

marketing@rotoruaNZ.com (Destination Rotorua Tourism Marketing) — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 12:45:52 +1200

Creativity and innovation abound in the 34 companies and individuals announced today as finalists in the 2010 Tourism Industry Awards. “It is very pleasing to see that our finalists come from all over the country - 15 regions from Northland to Mackenzie - highlighting the valuable... Read more

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Award-winning New Zealand artists exhibit in Rotorua

marketing@rotoruaNZ.com (Destination Rotorua Tourism Marketing) — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 15:10:57 +1200

The inaugural art exhibition being held in conjunction with the Wearable Creation ‘n Colour Awards officially opens on Sunday, August 22, with an invite-only VIP cocktail function that will allow potential collectors an opportunity to secure some of the finest art ever exhibited in... Read more

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Top walk now on Sydney's doorstep

marketing@rotoruaNZ.com (Destination Rotorua Tourism Marketing) — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 13:25:12 +1200

Lonely Planet ranks the Tongariro Alpine Crossing among the world’s top 10 day walks, and it is now within easy reach of NSW hikers thanks to Air New Zealand's new direct Sydney to Rotorua flights, and the hiking package that Walking Legends has created to cater for keen... Read more

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Rotorua residents feeling safer, says independent report

marketing@rotoruaNZ.com (Destination Rotorua Tourism Marketing) — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 13:25:35 +1200

Rotorua residents are feeling safer despite more personal experiences of crime over the past 12 months. The Rotorua community’s feeling of increased safety is revealed in results of an independent ‘perceptions of safety’ survey commissioned by Rotorua District Council (RDC).... Read more

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Lake Okareka Lodge now taking individual suite bookings

marketing@rotoruaNZ.com (Destination Rotorua Tourism Marketing) — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 12:15:19 +1200

The award-winning Lake Okareka Lodge near Rotorua now offers individual suite bookings in addition to guests being able to book exclusive use of the entire lakeside lodge complex. lebua Hotels and Resorts' New Zealand country manager Diana Moore says exclusive... Read more

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Mining decision heeds tourism feedback

marketing@rotoruaNZ.com (Destination Rotorua Tourism Marketing) — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 13:37:19 +1200

The government’s decision not to undertake new mining in national parks is a great result for the tourism industry, the Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIA) says. “This is the result that the majority of our members will welcome,” says TIA chief executive Tim... Read more

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Tourism industry welcomes experience rating for ACC

marketing@rotoruaNZ.com (Destination Rotorua Tourism Marketing) — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 16:28:53 +1200

Tourism businesses will benefit from the decision to recognise individual workplace safety and injury management in their ACC levies, the Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIA) says. “Depending on the size of the business, the introduction of discounts based on claims history could... Read more

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Zurf launches at Zorb

marketing@rotoruaNZ.com (Destination Rotorua Tourism Marketing) — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 16:25:34 +1200

After a number of years of fine-tuning the design, ZORB is happy to announce the launch of its latest product, the ZURF – cousin to the ever-popular ZORB globe. The ZURF is a 3m x 3m inflatable cylinder with two open ends. Participants climb inside the 1.8m interior and roll the ZURF around.... Read more

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Rotorua Aquatic Centre first in country to take gold environment award

marketing@rotoruaNZ.com (Destination Rotorua Tourism Marketing) — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 09:48:09 +1200

Rotorua Aquatic Centre has become the first swimming facility in New Zealand to achieve Qualmark’s prestigious Enviro-Gold award, which recognises the country’s highest standards in environmental practice. The Rotorua District Council-owned facility has earned top honour in New... Read more

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Hells Gate celebrates 10 years in business

marketing@rotoruaNZ.com (Destination Rotorua Tourism Marketing) — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 07:53:17 +1200

Hells Gate and Wai Ora Spa celebrates 10 years of mud bathing this July. The “mud revolution” was rejuvenated by Wai Ora Group CEO Bryan Hughes, when he was looking for something to set apart Rotorua’s eastern most geothermal park located at Tikitere. “Mud bathing was... Read more

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Meetings event more than met expectations

marketing@rotoruaNZ.com (Destination Rotorua Tourism Marketing) — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 14:50:23 +1200

Being named runner-up to Air New Zealand in the best individual stand award at MEETINGS 2010 was the cherry on top for The Blue Baths' attendance at the annual business tradeshow. Managing director Jo Romanes says attending the annual conference and incentive trade show, held at... Read more

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Luxury Lodge Group of New Zealand welcomes new member

marketing@rotoruaNZ.com (Destination Rotorua Tourism Marketing) — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 12:59:42 +1200

Peppers on the Point, Rotorua has entered the hall of fame of luxury accommodation with its recent membership into the prestigious Luxury Lodge Group of New Zealand. This stunning lodge is one of just 19 accommodation venues in this highly regarded group of the finest five-star and exclusive... Read more

Polynesian Spa to open new couples' rooms

marketing@rotoruaNZ.com (Destination Rotorua Tourism Marketing) — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 14:39:52 +1200

It’s hot, it’s romantic, it’s unique and it’s coming to New Zealand’s most acclaimed international thermal spa in time for the Rugby World Cup. Polynesian Spa in Rotorua is due to open two couples’ rooms in early August. The spa complex is... Read more

Rotorua wows buyers at Meetings

marketing@rotoruaNZ.com (Destination Rotorua Tourism Marketing) — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 09:57:28 +1200

Meetings 2010 was a huge success for the Rotorua Convention Bureau last month, with a large number of quotes and famil requests from New Zealand and Australian businesses. “Trans-Tasman flights have put us into the playing field out of Australia for conferences and incentives,” bureau... Read more

Cycling legend reluctantly refuses Rotorua visit

marketing@rotoruaNZ.com (Destination Rotorua Tourism Marketing) — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 15:26:11 +1200

Lance Armstrong will not race at this year’s Singlespeed Mountain Bike World Championships in Rotorua in October. However, the cycling legend and seven times winner of the Tour de France, has a very good reason why not. “My friend, Mike Sherwin, has told me Rotorua is a wonderful... Read more

Luxury recognition for Lake Okareka Lodge

marketing@rotoruaNZ.com (Destination Rotorua Tourism Marketing) — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 14:18:21 +1200

Rotorua's Lake Okareka Lodge by lebua continues to capture international recognition and publicity as a world-class ultra-luxury property. The secluded lakeside retreat was recently named the world's best country house in the prestigious 2009 World Luxury Hotel Awards, on top of its earlier... Read more

Safe City award

marketing@rotoruaNZ.com (Destination Rotorua Tourism Marketing) — Fri, 21 May 2010 09:12:42 +1200

It is official. Rotorua has achieved international safe community status following an evaluation from members of Safe Communities Foundation NZ and other central government agencies this month. The Treasure Rotorua Steering Group, which is co-ordinated by Rotorua District Council, hosted the... Read more

Enviro silver for Bungy

marketing@rotoruaNZ.com (Destination Rotorua Tourism Marketing) — Fri, 21 May 2010 09:13:03 +1200

Rotorua Bungy based at Agroventures has gained a Qualmark Enviro-Silver Award, recognising its high standards in environmental practices. To earn New Zealand tourism’s official environmental award, Rotorua Bungy had to show effectiveness in energy efficiency, waste management and water... Read more

First gold for BOP

marketing@rotoruaNZ.com (Destination Rotorua Tourism Marketing) — Fri, 21 May 2010 09:14:04 +1200

Qualmark’s highest grade of Enviro Gold has been given to Nicara Lodge in Ngongotaha - the first grade in the Guest and Hosted category to be awarded in the Bay of Plenty, according to hosts Heather and Mike Johnson. The grade comes as a result of their efforts in sustainability and... Read more