3 minute read
A WELCOME from Tourism New Zealand CEO, Stephen England-Hall
There isso much to discover!
TIME TO TRY SOMETHING NEW
Kia ora koutou…
First, I want to thank every New Zealander who has supported the tourism industry by getting out and doing something new, as we navigate these ever-challenging times together. COVID-19 has had a devastating impact on tourism in Aotearoa, so I know that every activity booked, every hotel bed slept in and every restaurant meal enjoyed has meant a lot to our communities and the tourism industry. Thank you!
Domestic tourism has an important role to play in helping to restart the tourism sector while our borders remain closed to international visitors.
Tourism New Zealand is now working to support domestic tourism through our Do Something NEW New Zealand campaign, which is about inspiring Kiwis to get out and try something new in their own backyard.
We know through the work of ourselves and the industry, as well as the generous support of Kiwis, we have seen more Kiwis travelling outside our home regions. In July 2020, the domestic numbers were 37 per cent higher than the previous year. While we are still missing our international visitors, these results are incredibly encouraging. Change things up a bit and try something new
We know Kiwis love routine when it comes to holidaying in New Zealand – we tend to go to the same places, year in and year out. While there is value in the familiar, what we at Tourism New Zealand want to do is encourage Kiwis to change things up a bit and try something new. That might be a new region you have never been to before, or even trying a new tourism activity when you are away at the bach or regular camping spot.
Opportunity to enjoy New Zealand like never before
As we look ahead at how we manage COVID-19 and the differing alert levels as a country and industry, we ask for your continued support by travelling when it is safe to do so, in regions it is safe to do so. We are incredibly lucky to call Aotearoa home – a country that up until recently, millions of international visitors have crossed the world to see for themselves. For now, there is an opportunity to enjoy New Zealand like never before, something I think is rather special.
So, jump into this magazine that Oliver has pulled together, grab yourself a hot drink and start dreaming about the different corners of New Zealand that you can discover.
Ngā mihi
CEO OF TOURISM NEW ZEALANDSTEPHEN ENGLAND-HALL
G E T A 6
M O N T H P R I N C I P A L W I R E P A Y M T H 0 % I N E N T H O T E R E S T L I D P . A . * A Y
We could all use a holiday from 2020! At Subaru in New Zealand, we’re doing our bit to help by offering a financial holiday on a number of our models. After an initial deposit, we’ll defer your principal payments for 6 whole months, and won’t charge you any Interest (0% p.a. fixed) for the duration of the 36 month term * . It’s just another way, we are making it easier for everyone to get out and do. Paycation Take a
PAY A DEPOSIT (REFER TO TERMS)
6 MONTH PRINCIPAL REPAYMENT HOLIDAY 36 MONTH TERM
VISIT US ONLINE & MEET YOUR LOCALLY OWNED DEALER TODAY