AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoLong Weekend Travel: South Island travellers heading home Monday face orange heavy-rain and strong-wind warnings, with flooding, slips and difficult driving possible. NZTA advises checking road updates, slowing down and never driving through floodwater. Summer Fares: Domestic airfares rose 5.1% year-on-year in September, while international fares climbed 12.3%. Higher jet-fuel costs are pushing prices up; Air New Zealand says booking early generally offers the best fares. Tasmania Link: Air New Zealand has resumed its seasonal Auckland–Hobart service, with an expanded schedule of up to 170 flights this season, strengthening a direct route for visitors between New Zealand and Tasmania. Tourism Workforce: New Zealand received 45,000 working-holiday visa applications last year, with 98% approved. The visitors help fill hospitality, horticulture and tourism jobs across regions.
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