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If you want to experience the majestic Franz Josef Glacier, best to get your (ice) skates on, writes Simon Kay.

Guided Walks New Zealand, which is operated by Ngāi Tahu Tourism, has earned Qualmark’s Gold Sustainable Tourism Business Award.

The globally acclaimed National Kiwi Hatchery is gearing up for a significant move to a purpose-built facility, a notable step towards fortifying the preservation of the iconic kiwi. 

The renaming of two luxury lodges on the Hollyford Track in Fiordland National Park is part of a larger kaupapa (project) of anchoring Ngāi Tahu Tourism businesses within the cultural heritage of the iwi.

Prototype testing on Shotover Jet’s electric jet boat has been completed as the tourism operator moves ahead with the electrification of its fleet.

Agrodome, in Rotorua, is a major tourist attraction that allows visitors to experience a working 140-hectare farm.

For about the last 18 months, they can also have an almost entirely waste-free food experience at Farmhouse Cafe.

Amongst the farmland that is looked after by our Ngāi Tahu Tourism team at Agrodome, is a tiny glass hut that doubles as a great excuse for a romantic getaway or an adventurous escape.

A little kiwi known as Mt.Plm.13 is the 150th chick to hatch this season, making this the most successful hatching season on record for the National Kiwi Hatchery.

The All Blacks Experience, joint venture between New Zealand Rugby and Ngāi Tahu Tourism, is excited to be launching Japanese and Chinese subtitled translations of their interactive cultural attraction in Auckland’s Sky City Precinct from April 1. 

Rotorua’s Agrodome has a new addition to the flock – a cheeky and mischievous little sheep who is famous around the globe.

Movie and TV star Shaun the sheep is here in Aotearoa! He’s on his long-awaited OE and after a whirlwind tour of the country has arrived at his new home.

Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu is heading bravely towards a zero-carbon future, pioneering the world’s first electric jetboat designed solely for tourism.

The iwi has unveiled an ambitious 88-point action plan to tackle the causes and effects of climate change and a host of other environmental issues.

Agrodome, a unique farm experience set in Rotorua, is re-opening just in time for the summer holidays.

Over the past 18 months, the staff at Agrodome have been caring for the animals and the land, while things have been in hibernation due to restrictions.

The sacred All Blacks mauri stone has been handed over to the All Blacks Experience at SkyCity in central Auckland, where it will stay whenever the All Blacks are not playing. The stone embodies The All Blacks mana and offers them protection in their travels and on the field.

Ngāi Tahu Tourism welcomes today’s Government announcement to open the trans-Tasman bubble.

Ngāi Tahu Tourism owns several world-class tourism attractions, and all have been lucky to have incredible domestic support from New Zealanders this past year.