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    July 2010

    • Latest News from TNZ - 13 July 2010 open

      • Prime Minister in Shaghai 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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    July 2009

    • Latest News from TNZ - 1 July 2009 open

      • Influenza A H1N1 Update
      • George Hickton to Leave Tourism NZ
      • 100% Pure Brands Winter Games for International Exposure
      • Matariki Promotion for International Journalists
      • Australia's TODAY Show Broadcasts from Queenstown

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    • Latest News from TNZ - 24 July 2009 open

      • Winner of 'Thanks a Million Oz!'
      • Swine Flu dents NZ arrivals
      • International Marketing Alliance (IMA) Reps visit Europe
      • "Kia Ora' Maori Language Week
      • Milford Sound Closer to Seventh Heaven

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