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    April 2013

    • Latest news from TNZ - April 2013 open

      • $158m boost for tourism spending announced
      • TNZ and STA joing forces with a $1.2m MOU
      • NZ winter escape promises more magic
      • Middle-earth and cricket fans deliever massive month for tourism

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    March 2013

    • Latest news from TNZ - March 2013 open

      • New Zealand a hot destination for S&SEA holiday makers
      • Hawaiian Airlines takes off for New Zealand
      • Japan Young Adventurers shown fun side of NZ

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    February 2013

    • Latest news from TNZ - February 2013 open

      • Middle-earth making its mark with US travellers
      • Online campaign kicks-off in France
      • India visitors escape heat for winter holiday

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    January 2013

    • Latest news from TNZ - January 2013 open

      • Welcome to 2013!
      • TNZ asks German youth 'Are you an explorer?'
      • Chinese enticed to take a romantic trip to New Zealand
      • Introducing the revised 100% Pure New Zealand Specialist Programme

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    December 2012

    • Latest news from TNZ - December 2012 open

      • Looking back on 2012.
      • Stories Beat Stuff campaign wraps with final video released.
      • Trade partnership incentive delivers results

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    November 2012

    • Latest news from TNZ - November 2012 open

      • A journey through Middle-earth mapped out in latest campaign
      • 'More in Everyday' delivers results
      • Qualmark issues first network-wide Enviro award

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    October 2012

    • Latest news from TNZ - October 2012 open

      • US business events presence in US positive
      • NZ food and wine the key to new Aussie campaign
      • New look and functionality for newzealand.com

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    September 2012

    • Latest news from TNZ - September 2012 open

      • Australians' experience North Island hidden gems.
      • TNZ's Explore programme gets a refresh.
      • Hawaiian Airlines dream NZ vacation JV launched.
      • Detectives to converge on NZ following CAP win.

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    August 2012

    • Latest news from TNZ - August 2012 open

      • 100% Middle-earth, 100% Pure New Zealand set for release
      • Flights to boost Korean arrivals
      • Events maximise exposure

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    July 2012

    • Latest news from TNZ - July 2012 open

      • New India JV campaign drives high-end travellers
      • Images bring New Zealand stories to life
      • Evolving newzealand.com

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    June 2012

    • Latest news from TNZ - June 2012 open

      • Latest Stories Beats Stuff winners announced
      • Te Araroa - The Long Pathway
      • Germany continues to present solid tourism market

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    May 2012

    • Latest news from TNZ - May 2012 open

      • Maintaining visitor value
      • Latest CAP bid win
      • USA high-end famil sucess

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    April 2012

    • Latest News from TNZ - April 2012 open

      • Australian market insights
      • Latest international conference bid win
      • Stories Beat Stuff phase 2 launched to target influential youth

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    March 2012

    • Latest News from TNZ - 20 March open

      • Capturing the influential Youth market
      • Inspiring Chinese travellers to choose New Zealand
      • The changing face of the US market

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    February 2012

    • Latest News from TNZ - 21 February open

      • New Zealand - the only place to ski in 2012
      • Trade events season about to kick off
      • Targeting our traditional markets
      • Industry update webinars

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    January 2012

    • Latest News from TNZ - 24 January open

      • New Zealand centre stage in Lonely Planet Asia
      • US Active Considerers lured to 'Fantastic New Zealand'
      • First Jetstar JV campaign promotes destination New Zealand

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    December 2011

    • Latest News from TNZ - 16 December open

      • Looking ahead - 2012 and the summer high season
      • Making newzealand.com work for you
      • Tourism New Zealand and CINZ collaboration

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    November 2011

    • Latest News from TNZ - 22 November open

      • RWC lifts NZ International Arrivals in October
      • Japan looks ahead to summer season
      • Tourism New Zealand supports lucrative business events sector
      • Vistior satisfaction with New Zealand remains high
      • Airline partnerships prove beneficial to industry
      • Stories beat stuff targets youth market

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    October 2011

    • Latest News from TNZ - 26 October open

      • Rugby World Cup Runneth Over
      • Growth in arrivals continues from rugby and non-rugby nations
      • Tauranga continues to offer a brilliant visitor experience
      • Rotorua centre stage for top Australian travel writers
      • China 100% Pure You campaign reaches Yao Chen's 12 million Weibo followers
      • Influential American travel writers set to share their NZ experiences
      • NZ tourism showcased at world incentive travel exhibition

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    September 2011

    • Latest News from TNZ - 21 September open

      • Early RWC 2011 arrivals boost international tourism numbers in August
      • Australians targeted in new South Island partnership campaign
      • Americans asked to create lifetime memories in NZ
      • New Zealand features at major Beijing exhibition
      • 100% Pure You Facebook contest attracts 1,000 'Likes'
      • Japanese travel executives enjoy NZ
      • International media spotlight shines bright on NZ
      • Excellent results from MasterChef Australia

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    August 2011

    • Latest News from TNZ - 24 August open

      • Renowned Chinese Actress in Tourism New Zealand Brand Ambassador role
      • Continued Asian growth but July international arrivals down overall
      • Online activity ramps up for RWC 2011
      • A record attendance at this year's Kiwi Link India
      • ATTTO 2011 Tourism Training Ambassador Award Winner
      • Adapt - the key message at Inbound Tour Operators Council Conference

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    • Latest News from TNZ - 10 August open

      • Visa changes to assist Chinese travel
      • High NZ dollar and natural events contribute to weaker tourism spend
      • RWC 2011 attracts more overseas visitors
      • New i-SITE campaign poses 'The Question'
      • Free online training for RWC 2011 First Impressions
      • Marae stay experience for rugby fans

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    July 2011

    • Latest News from TNZ - 26 July open

      • North Americans encouraged to South Island
      • Challenging month for international arrivals
      • Kiwi Link India 2011
      • Recognition for i-SITE 100% Pure welcome champions

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    • Latest News from TNZ - 12 July open

      • New Zealand 100% Pure Facebook page reaches 400,000 likes
      • 100% Pure New Zealand Winter Games to showcase New Zealand
      • New campaign targets German-speaking market
      • New campaign to encourage Australians to visit during RWC 2011
      • RWC 2011 focus for i-SITE Conference

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    June 2011

    • Latest News from TNZ - 28 June open

      • New look newzealand.com
      • Asia visitor research shows how to further improve service
      • MasterChef Australia serves up New Zealand
      • Asian visitors aid May arrival figures

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    • Latest News from TNZ - 14 June open

      • Supporting Christchurch - NZ is open
      • Convention centre boost to attracting high value visitors
      • Qualmark announces creation of two separate sectors
      • RWC 2011 Roadshow coming to a town near you

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    • Latest News from TNZ - 1 June open

      • 100 days to go to RWV 2011
      • Influential Japanese tourism delegation impressed with NZ
      • Epic RWC 2011 promo airs during State of Origin
      • NZ to host major travel writing conventions
      • TNZ/TIA confirm industry updates

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    May 2011

    • Latest News from TNZ - 19 May open

      • International Visitor Survey results released
      • Flash new banners promote NZ overseas
      • Maori specialists to be trained at major i-SITEs
      • TRENZblog to return in 2011

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    • Latest News from TNZ - 4 May open

      • March IVA released
      • Faces Go Places competition
      • Seattle hosts successful Kiwi Link North America
      • Qantas launches The Great Crusade

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    April 2011

    • Latest News from TNZ - 20 April open

      • Queenstown gets The Biggest Loser treatment
      • Visa changes to assist Chinese travel to New Zealand
      • New Zealand grabs UK travel headlines
      • Online game promotes New Zealand in China
      • Kia Kaha initiative to aid Japanese inbound travel
      • China Southern Airlines announces daily flights
      • International visitor numbers stable in February

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    • Latest News from TNZ - 5 April open

      • New Zealand still as amazing as ever says TNZ CE
      • myNZ competition launches
      • Air Asia X begins flights to Christchurch
      • REAL New Zealand Festival funding announced
      • Filming aims to show the best of NZ

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    March 2011

    • Latest News from TNZ - 23 March open

      • Tourism industry summit
      • New Zealand is Open campaign
      • Bloggers unite to write about New Zealand
      • Jetstar commences Singapore to Auckland service
      • UK writer calls New Zealand 'the trip of a lifetime'

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    • Latest News from TNZ - 8 March open

      • New Zealand is open
      • China Southern Airlines pledges New Zealand support
      • Queenstown to host Cocktail World Cup
      • FIFA U-20 World Cup coming to New Zealand

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    February 2011

    • Special E-bulletin - Monday 28 February open

      • Christchurch earthquake statement
      • Tourism industry must carry on says CCT CEO
      • Latest earthquake operational update
      • Link to earthquake global fundraiser appeal

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    • Latest News from TNZ - 8 February open

      • International visitor numbers hit all-time high
      • New Zealand ranked top three by Wanderlust
      • i-SITE staff train RWC 2011 volunteers
      • Singaporean star to promote new Asian air link
      • Canada's most-read newspaper to feature NZ

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    January 2011

    • Latest News from TNZ - 21 January 2011 open

      • Industry welcomes '100% Pure You'
      • Christchurch centre stage for IPC Athletics World Champs
      • Daybreak illuminates RWC 2011
      • China Southern Airlines to fly direct to Auckland
      • Celebrity chef gives Christchurch thumbs up
      • TNZ welcomes new marketing and trade talent

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    • Latest News from TNZ - 9 January 2011 open

      • TNZ unveils 'New Zealand 100% Pure You'
      • NZ the place to be, says CNN

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    December 2010

    • Latest News from TNZ - 22 December 2010 open

      • Merry Christmas from Tourism New Zealand
      • New regional sites for newzealand.com
      • Rugby World Cup ticket sales on track
      • Surge in Chinese visitors good for NZ tourism
      • Auckland Airport unveils Pou Manawa
      • Campers urged to stay in camp grounds

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    • Latest News from TNZ - 14 December 2010 open

      • Surge in air capacity coming in 2011
      • South American travel show in NZ
      • Auckland stars in Korean espionage drama
      • New appointments at TNZ

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    November 2010

    • Latest News from TNZ - 24 November 2010 open

      • Visitor Experience Results released
      • Changes afoot on www.newzealand.com
      • Asian visitor numbers strong in October
      • New Zealand is world's third strongest country brand
      • China marketing campaign earns Effie Award

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    • Latest News from TNZ - 1 November 2010 open

      • AirAsia X opens Christchurch route
      • Wellington makes Lonely Planet's top 10
      • Visitor arrivals set new September record
      • Tourism New Zealand announces "What's Ours is Yours"
      • Tourism New Zealand Delighted at Hobbit Decision

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    October 2010

    • Latest News from TNZ - 19 October 2010 open

      • Summer marketing offensive launched
      • Tourism New Zealand farewells Tim Hunter
      • RWC 2011 inquiries set to increase
      • Kelly Tarlton's wins Tourism New Zealand innovative marketing award
      • Lake Karapiro prepares to host rowing's elite

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    • Latest News from TNZ - 1 October 2010 open

      • Cruise NZ economic report released
      • WOW winners announced
      • JTB, Air New Zealand and Tourism New Zealand joint Japan promotion
      • Chinese travel show, Around the World, in New Zealand filming

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    September 2010

    • Latest News from TNZ - 16 September 2010 open

      • Industry pulls together to support Christchurch
      • Record breaking final appearance for Giany Rugby Ball in Sydney
      • Maori carving unveiled and blessed at its final destination in China
      • New Zealand voted Lonely Planet's 'place to stay'
      • Australia's TODAY Show broadcasts the weather live from New Zealand
      • The countdown is on to the Rugby World Cup 2011
      • Job opportunities at Tourism New Zealand

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    August 2010

    • Latest News from TNZ - 27 August 2010 open

      • New research unveiled at Inbound Tour Operators' Council conference
      • Refresh for '100% Pure New Zealand'
      • A digital revolution: Tourism New Zealand's digital marketing strategy
      • Welcome to new General Manager Marketing Communications
      • Asian markets keep visitor arrivals up
      • 200k milestone for '100% Pure New Zealand' on Facebook
      • Out and about at industry conferences in September
      • New German Twitter account up and running

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    • Latest News from TNZ - 2 August 2010 open

      • The Giant Rugby Ball heads to Sydney
      • Positive start to ski season
      • Changes to TNZ Executive Management Team
      • New campaign sends clear message to campers
      • 'Your Big Break' takes out PATA Grand Award

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    July 2010

    • Latest News from TNZ - 13 July 2010 open

      • Prime Minister in Shanghai to gift Waharoa
      • Tourism New Zealand targeting South Africa for the RWC 2011
      • Bollywood film I Hate Luv Storys, filmed in Queenstown, a success in India
      • The first of New Zealand's national cycleway launched
      • Alliance announced between Queenstown and Auckland airports

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    June 2010

    • Latest News from TNZ - 23 June 2010 open

      • Visitor arrivals steady heading into May
      • Industry support for Qualmark changes
      • Cruise sector continues to boom
      • Register for Explore 2011/12
      • Celebrating Matariki, the Māori New Year

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    • Latest News from TNZ - 2 June 2010 open

      • Market Update May 2010 - Latest news and commentary from our international markets
      • ADS Code changes to benefit Chinese group tour market
      • New research shows vale of i-SITE Network
      • Continental Airlines announces new service
      • Register your business for Explore 2011/2012

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    May 2010

    • Latest News from TNZ - 14 May 2010 open

      • NZD30 million funding boost for tourism marketing
      • New Zealand stars before audience of 3.9 million
      • Latest information from our markets
      • Counting down to TRENZ 2010
      • Visit New Zealand 2011 at TRENZ

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    April 2010

    • Latest News from TNZ - 30 April 2010 open

      • TNZ and Air New Zealand partnership to boost US arrivals
      • Justin Bieber bungy goes viral
      • Appointment of General Manager Public Affairs
      • Early Easter keeps Australian arrivals up
      • New Zealand Backdrop for Thai Television Show
      • New guide to the Major Events Management Act
      • 100% Pure New Zealand Winter Games recognised in sports awards

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    • Latest News from TNZ - 14 April 2010 open

      • New campaign launches in China
      • Celebrities help boost profile for NZ in Japan
      • Free flights give Australians something to shout about
      • Famil season kicks off
      • Tourism New Zealand hits the road

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    March 2010

    • Latest News from TNZ - 23 March 2010 open

      • Australia and Asia Buoy February Arrivals
      • New Zealand's a Winner with Biggest Losers
      • Kiwi Musicians Front New Tourism Campaign in Australia
      • Media Website Visitors On the Up
      • Help Us Track Down Those Rugby Stories
      • Changes in Corporate Communications Team

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    • Latest News from TNZ - 3 March 2010 open

      • Joint venture campaigns get underway in Australia
      • Dutch reality TV show serves up New Zealand
      • Visitor arrivals hold strong for peak summer season
      • Japan's own Clint Eastwood visits New Zealand
      • Follow us on Twitter! @TNZNews
      • Final days of Your Big Break film competition

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    February 2010

    • Latest News from TNZ - 5 February 2010 open

      • Record arrivals kick-start summer, boosting optimism for the tourism industry
      • New advertising campaign targets Australian skiers
      • British travellers vote New Zealand as one of their top three destinations
      • Queenstown steals the heart of a Bollywood star
      • Our websites - which does what?

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    • Latest News from TNZ - 18 February 2010 open

      • New campaign raising awareness in Japan
      • Māori carving bound for Shanghai
      • German travel show visits New Zealand
      • Sights set on South America
      • Fans flock to RWC on Facebook
      • Upcoming trade events

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    January 2010

    • Latest News from TNZ - 27 January 2010 open

      • Welcome to Kevin Bowler
      • Second phase of backpacker campaign kicks off
      • Kiwis among final five in film competition
      • Joint venture fund boosts Australian marketing
      • New members join Tourism New Zealand Board
      • Tourism Auckland hosts RWC 2011 workshops

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    December 2009

    • Latest News from TNZ - 1 Dec 2009 open

      • Tourism New Zealand farewells George Hickton
      • Film project will see New Zealand star on silver screen
      • Backpackers buzz about 'Going All the Way'
      • Market Update videos now online
      • America's Next Top Model is coming to New Zealand
      • Yumiko Nakayama QSM, retires after almost four decades

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    • Latest News from TNZ - 23 Dec 2009 open

      • What's in store for 2010?
      • Visitor arrivals show slow start to summer
      • 'Your Big Break' gains momentum
      • Start with i-SITE this summer
      • 'Explore' programme opened to Air New Zealand concierges
      • Best wishes for the festive season

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    November 2009

    • Latest News from TNZ - 10 Nov 2009 open

      • New Zealand leaps to fourth in Country Brand Index
      • Government funding boost expected to bring 45,000 visitors
      • Gap Year five finally arrive
      • Audience of 85 million for the Rugby Ball in Tokyo
      • Kiwis urged to 'Start with i-SITE'

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    October 2009

    • Latest News from TNZ - 8 Oct 2009 open

      • European Tour for 100% Pure NZ
      • Rare Birds and Adventure Boost NZ's Profile
      • Driving Awareness in the US
      • Australian Insight Roadshow Wraps Up
      • TRENZ Returns to Auckland
      • Tourism Industry Awards Winners

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    • Latest News from TNZ - 22 Oct 2009 open

      • September Arrivals Show Positive Signs for Summer
      • NZ a Winner with British Voters
      • Tributes and Transitions
      • Thanks a Million New Zealand!
      • Cruising into Summer: Guest Editorial by Craig Harris
      • The Bachelor Returns; Kiwi Link Japan 2010 - Registrations Open
      • Tourism Research Scholarships up for Grabs

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    • Latest News from TNZ - 30 Oct 2009 open

      • Giant Rugby Ball Seen by Millions in Japan
      • Haka Cultural Workshops Bring a Taste of New Zealand

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    September 2009

    • Latest News from TNZ - 10 Sept 2009 open

      • Tourism Industry Urged to "Give it 100%" at RWC 2011
      • Giant Rugby Ball Tackles Tokyo
      • Border Welcome Plans for Rugby World Cup Visitors
      • 100% Pure Campaign Revisits China
      • NZ Shines at Top British Awards

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    • Latest News from TNZ - 17 Sept 2009 open

      • Calling on Backpackers to 'Go All the Way'

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    • Latest News from TNZ - 25 Sept 2009 open

      • PM Takes the Spotlight on Letterman
      • International Media Flock to WOW
      • TNZ Board Announces New Chief Executive
      • Submissions called on Approved Destination Status (ADS) Review
      • Qualmark Endorsements Required for Inbound Tour Operators

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    August 2009

    • Latest News from TNZ - 4 Aug 2009 open

      • 10,000 Kiwis Invite Friends and Family to Visit NZ
      • Qualmark Celebrates First Green Birthday
      • Thai 'Prince of Smiles' to Tour NZ
      • Regional Managers Fly in for Inbound Tour Operator's Council (ITOC) Conference
      • Updated Swine Flu Advice for Travellers

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    • Latest News from TNZ - 14 Aug 2009 open

      • The Media is Dying: what's in it for us?
      • Setting our Sights on the Youth Market
      • 55,000 Invited in 'Great Kiwi Invite'
      • PM Delivers GST Tax Certainty to Operators

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    • Latest News from TNZ - 24 Aug 2009 open

      • New Look Advertising Launches in Aussie
      • Final Week of 'The Great Kiwi Invite'
      • Agreement Opens Gate for Trans-Tasman Travel
      • Top Accolade for Cruise Advocate
      • Winter Games Set to Boost Tourism
      • Give it 100% - Marketing Tools for Tourism Businesses

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    • Latest News from TNZ - 31 Aug 2009 open

      • 'Great Kiwi Invite' Winners Announced
      • Video Updates from Offshore Regional Managers
      • Australia Hits the Road Around NZ
      • Countdown to Kiwi Link India

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