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Tourism New Zealand is the organisation responsible for marketing New Zealand to the world as a tourist destination. The major tool we use to do this is the 100% Pure New Zealand marketing campaign, a campaign that has evolved over the past two decades to make New Zealand one of the world's most well-respected tourism brands.

International tourism has grown to become New Zealand's largest earner of foreign exchange, pumping around NZD14.5 billion annually into the nation's economy. Over 3.7 million visitors arrive in the country every year. (updated December 2017) 

Understandably, an industry of this magnitude does not grow by itself. In a fiercely contested global tourism marketplace, Tourism New Zealand is responsible for ensuring New Zealand remains attractive internationally as a visitor destination.

Through the 100% Pure New Zealand campaign we take New Zealand's story to consumers, the travel trade and the global media, while working with the industry here in New Zealand to ensure we deliver on the promises made through the campaign.

Tourism New Zealand is a Crown Entity funded by the New Zealand Government and established under the New Zealand Tourism Board Act 1991. We are led by a Board of Directors appointed by the Minister of Tourism and have a team of around 150 staff in 13 offices around the world. From humble beginnings, we are now the oldest tourism marketing department in the world.

 

  1. What we do

    Our marketing activity is carefully focused on a number of key markets around the world and a select group of consumers within those key markets. This is so we get the maximum yield for the tourism industry.

  2. Who we are

    Tourism New Zealand is a Crown Entity governed by Board members who are appointed by the Minister of Tourism. Tourism New Zealand's Leadership Teams are responsible for the organisation's business operations and overseas activities in our international markets. For contact details, please see Our Offices.

  3. About the industry

    Tourism is New Zealand's largest export industry in terms of foreign exchange earnings. It directly employs 7.5 per cent of the New Zealand workforce.

  4. Contact us

    Tourism New Zealand markets New Zealand to the world as a visitor destination. Staff in our international offices work with members of the travel trade and media, and carry out consumer marketing activities to encourage people to visit New Zealand. If you are a New Zealand based journalist and have a media query please contact someone on the list below. If you are an international journalist please contact us here. Candice Johanson 021 220 8031 or email candice.johanson@tnz.govt.nz

  5. Careers

    Tourism New Zealand is the organisation that markets New Zealand to the rest of the world. We employ over 160 staff across 13 global offices who bring our 100% Pure New Zealand campaign to life.

  6. Publications

    Download Tourism New Zealand's Annual Report, Statement of Intent and other corporate publications.

  7. Corporate Responsibility

    As a Crown Entity, Tourism New Zealand is dedicated to transparent reporting.

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