The 2019 volcanic explosion on Whakaari/White Island, which killed 22 people touring the crater and severely injured 25, is one of New Zealand's worst disasters. But an even more devastating ...
The concession provides a stable platform for modern, resilient visitor infrastructure, critical as Milford Sound Piopiotahi continues to experience strong international and domestic demand.
Tourism operators are welcoming more clarity on the government's plans for Milford Sound, but say it is now time for action. A 2021 masterplan for the popular tourist destination recommended banning ...
Conservation Minister Tama Potaka has confirmed a decision to grant a long-term concession for the operation of key visitor infrastructure at Milford ...
Milford Sound (Māori: Piopiotahi) is a fiord in the south west of New Zealand's South Island, within Fiordland National Park, Piopiotahi (Milford Sound) Marine Reserve, and the Te Wahipounamu World ...