Tropical Cyclone Idai
Source: New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade – Safe Travel Tropical Cyclone Idai On 15 March 2019, tropical cyclone Idai made landfall at the port city of Beira in Mozambique, causing flooding, high winds and mud slides which has left a trail of destruction in Mozambique, Malawi and Zimbabwe. If you are […]
Read More →Advice for New Zealanders overseas
Source: New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade – Safe Travel Advice for New Zealanders overseas The terrorist attacks in Christchurch on 15 March, which were motivated by extreme right-wing ideology, have attracted global attention and strong international condemnation. International reactions to those events are difficult to predict and may change at short notice. […]
Read More →Are you a New Zealander living in the UK or travelling to the UK?
Source: New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade – Safe Travel Are you a New Zealander living in the UK or travelling to the UK? The United Kingdom (UK) is preparing to exit the European Union (EU) on 29 March 2019. We provide the following information for New Zealanders living in or travelling to […]
Read More →Kazakhstan
Source: New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade – Safe Travel Reviewed: 22 January 2019, 14:45 NZDT Still current at: 22 January 2019 Exercise increased caution in Kazakhstan due to terrorism and violent crime. TerrorismThere is an underlying threat of terrorism in Kazakhstan. On 18 July 2016, a gunman in Almaty killed three policemen […]
Read More →When we see litterbugs
Source: Department of Conservation New Zealanders care about our nature and looking after it is the Kiwi way. Last week stories emerged about a family of visitors to our country who wreaked havoc everywhere they went, including leaving an obscene amount of litter at an Auckland beach. 📷: Krista Curnow The saying ‘be a tidy […]
Read More →Panama: World Youth Day 2019
Source: New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade – Safe Travel Panama: World Youth Day 2019 Between 22 and 27 January 2019, World Youth Day (a youth event organised by the Roman Catholic Church) will take place in Panama. Before you goIf you’re a New Zealander planning on attending World Youth Day, we encourage […]
Read More →Fiji: Tropical Cyclone Mona
Source: New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade – Safe Travel Fiji: Tropical Cyclone Mona Tropical Cyclone Mona is currently tracking towards Fiji, and is forecast to make landfall on the main islands as a Category 1 or 2 cyclone around Sunday morning (local time). Tropical Cyclone Mona may bring heavy rain and strong […]
Read More →October boost for accommodation – Stats NZ Media and Information Release: Accommodation survey: October 2018
Source: MIL-OSI Submissions October boost for accommodation – 17 December 2018 Guests spent more nights in hotels, motels, and holiday parks in October, Stats NZ said today. Overall guest nights rose 3.9 percent in October 2018 compared with October 2017, helped by more nights spent in hotels, motels, and holiday parks. However, fewer nights were […]
Read More →France: Protests
Source: New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade – Safe Travel France: Protests There are ongoing demonstrations in Paris and across France. Protests have turned violent and traffic has been disrupted across the country. We continue to advise New Zealanders in France to avoid all demonstrations, protests and rallies, follow any advice issued by […]
Read More →Ukraine: Martial Law
Source: New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade – Safe Travel Ukraine: Martial Law Following a maritime confrontation in the Crimean Peninsula between Ukraine and Russia, the parliament of Ukraine has voted in favour of the application of martial law in a number of border and coastal regions. Regions covered by martial law are: […]
Read More →France tax rebate to boost New Caledonia’s AirCalin airliner fleet
An AirCalin promotion poster at Tontouta International Airport, New Caledonia. Image: David Robie/PMC By RNZ Pacific New Caledonia’s international airline, AirCalin, has been given tax rebates by France to buy two new Airbus airliners. The French High Commission in Noumea announced the Economics and Finance Ministry had approved the concession for the purchase of two […]
Read More →Stats NZ Report: International Visitor Arrivals to New Zealand: October 2018
Source: MIL-OSI Submissions International Visitor Arrivals to New Zealand – 26 November 2018 The latest edition of International Visitor Arrivals to New Zealand: October (IVA) is now available on the Stats NZ website. IVA is a monthly report produced by Stats NZ and sponsored by Tourism New Zealand. It contains detailed tables and graphs of monthly and annual […]
Read More →New Zealanders take more overseas trips than ever before – Stats NZ Media and Information Release: International travel and migration: October 2018
Source: MIL-OSI Submissions New Zealanders take more overseas trips than ever before – 22 November 2018 Over 3 million New Zealand residents arrived back from overseas trips in the year ended October 2018, Stats NZ said today. This was up 175,100 from the October 2017 year. More and more Kiwis have been taking overseas trips in […]
Read More →Net migration is lowest since 2015 – Stats NZ Media and Information Release: International travel and migration: October 2018
Source: MIL-OSI Submissions Net migration is lowest since 2015 – 22 November 2018 Annual net migration has eased to its lowest level in three years, Stats NZ said today. For the year ended October 2018, it fell to 61,800. Net migration for the October 2018 month was 6,700, down 1,000 from October 2017. Overall, net migration […]
Read More →Detained tourist in West Papua on allegations of ‘treason’ awaits trial
Accused tourist Jakup Febian Skrzypski with Frits Ramandey of the Human Rights Commission Office of Papua. Image: Tabloid Jubi By Islami Adisubrata in Wamena, West Papua Indonesian Regional Police in West Papua have handed over the documents of the case of a Polish tourist, Jakup Fabian Skrzypski, who was arrested recently with three Papuans and […]
Read More →Travel Insurance
Source: New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade – Safe Travel Travel Insurance If you’re heading overseas, don’t forget to take out comprehensive travel insurance. Your policy should cover any activities you plan to undertake (from scuba diving to scooter riding), personal liability, medical treatment, emergency medical evacuation, and any pre-existing medical conditions. Even minor […]
Read More →Brunei Darussalam
Source: New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade – Safe Travel Reviewed: 2 November 2018, 15:11 NZDT Still current at: 2 November 2018 The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade is not issuing a specific travel advisory for Brunei Darussalam at this time. New Zealanders are advised to familiarise themselves with and observe local […]
Read More →Kiwi Parks New 15% Discount Offer on Accommodation & Ferry Transport
Source: Press Release Service – New Zealand (PR.co.nz) Kiwi Holiday Parks and Accommodation are excited to announce that on 1 November 2018, we increased the Kiwi Holiday Parks & Accommodation (KHPA) members’ discount from 10% to 15% on all accommodation throughout New Zealand. These Kiwi Card holders are eligible to receive this discount at any […]
Read More →Democratic Republic of the Congo: Ebola virus
Source: New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade – Safe Travel Democratic Republic of the Congo: Ebola virus On 1 August 2018, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) Government confirmed an outbreak of the Ebola virus in North Kivu province, originating in Béni territory. On 24 September a case was also confirmed in Tchomia, […]
Read More →Mexico: Hurricane Willa
Source: New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade – Safe Travel Mexico: Hurricane Willa Hurricane Willa, a category 5 hurricane, is expected to make landfall on the Pacific coast of Mexico in Jalisco, Nayarit and Sinaloa in the afternoon or evening of Tuesday 23 October. A hurricane warning is in effect for San Blas […]
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