AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoTourism rebound: International visitor numbers continued to rise in August, led by Chinese travellers. Auckland is forecasting a record summer for Chinese visitors, with airlines adding 48,000 seats. Local tourism funding: The Greens would let councils introduce a bed levy, including a higher rate for short-term rentals, to help pay for infrastructure used by visitors. Travel costs: A proposed rule would require airlines to show full fares and disclose data-based pricing, giving travellers clearer price comparisons. Spring conditions: Heavy rain and strong winds are forecast across parts of the country, with warnings and watches that could affect travel, especially in Buller, Wellington and the Marlborough Sounds. Getting around: Ferry and air arrivals are feeding road trips across the top of the South, while Auckland’s City Rail Link recorded more than two million train trips in its first month. New itineraries: Intrepid is adding more than 80 trips for 2027, including cycling in New Zealand and new family, walking and nature-focused options.
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