Tess Brunton
Reporter at Radio New Zealand (RNZ)
Tourism and Otago/Southland reporter at @radionz Crossed the ditch to find out what this #dunnerstunner is all about. [email protected] she/her
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3 weeks ago |
rnz.co.nz | Tess Brunton
Workers will start the careful, brick by brick dismantling of a historic Dunedin landmark - aiming to repair it and put it back together in the future. The Dunedin Gasworks Museum was closed last month to assess the safety of the 25-metre tall chimney after possible earthquake damage. Dunedin City Council owns the Category 1 historic place, and said a recent update found it was in worse condition than first thought.
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3 weeks ago |
radionz.co.nz | Tess Brunton
Workers will start the careful, brick by brick dismantling of a historic Dunedin landmark - aiming to repair it and put it back together in the future. The Dunedin Gasworks Museum was closed last month to assess the safety of the 25-metre tall chimney after possible earthquake damage. Dunedin City Council owns the Category 1 historic place, and said a recent update found it was in worse condition than first thought.
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3 weeks ago |
rnz.co.nz | Tess Brunton
Māori tourism is on the rise, and operators say the key to its continued success is offering authentic cultural experiences. A recent report showed Māori tourism contributed $1.2 billion to the economy in 2023, up by nearly 25 percent from $975 million in 2018. Wai Ariki Hot Springs & Spa general manager Debbie Robertson said her business wove storytelling and culture into its offering for visitors. "People want to connect with people and that's what makes it different," she said.
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3 weeks ago |
radionz.co.nz | Tess Brunton
Māori tourism is on the rise, and operators say the key to its continued success is offering authentic cultural experiences. A recent report showed Māori tourism contributed $1.2 billion to the economy in 2023, up by nearly 25 percent from $975 million in 2018. Wai Ariki Hot Springs & Spa general manager Debbie Robertson said her business wove storytelling and culture into its offering for visitors. "People want to connect with people and that's what makes it different," she said.
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1 month ago |
rnz.co.nz | Tess Brunton
The tourism industry is eager to roll out the welcome wagon for Chinese visitors who have been slow to return. It was once our second largest overseas visitor market, contributing more than $1.7 billion to New Zealand's economy in 2019. Auckland Airport chief customer officer Scott Tasker said the Chinese visitor market was lagging behind.
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