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NZ’s plan to ‘welcome anyone, from anywhere, anytime’ is not a sustainable tourism policy

Written by Regina Scheyvens, Professor of Development Studies, Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa – Massey University

Attracting more Chinese tourists to New Zealand, including during the off-season, was a major part of Prime Minister Christopher Luxon’s trade agenda during his visit to China last week. As Tourism Minister Louise Upston put it: “we welcome anyone, from anywhere, anytime”.

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‘Weights of gold in bullion’: how the ancients invested in precious metals
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Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana
A Privileged Insight into the Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana Situated in the traditional village of Pererenan near Canggu, Villa Sabana is peacefully secluded in a semi-rural setting where…

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In the dynamic world of real estate, commercial properties hold a pivotal position. They represent not only a significant financial asset but also a crucial business investment. When contemplating the…

75 percent of Asia Pacific consumers do not feel responsible for their own data security
F5’s latest Curve of Convenience 2020 report shows that application users in Asia Pacific routinely overlook high-profile breaches in favour of seamless user experience; seven in ten consumers knowingly share…
Underlying inflation has slipped below 6%, but is the slide enough to stop the RBA pushing up rates further?
Shutterstock Australia’s inflation rate has fallen for the second consecutive quarter. After reaching a 30-year high of 7.8% at the end of 2022, annual inflation as measured by the Bureau of Statistics’…
The Best Industries to Invest in for 2023
As you invest, it is important to look at the general scope of the industry you are doing business with. Print media for instance, while booming in the 1900s is…

From Check-in to Touchdown: How AI and smarter systems are transforming the travel industry

Richard Valente, VP of Customer Experience Strategy at TP in Australia, explores how IT-BPM outsourcing is revolutionising the travel sector throu...

Online Christmas shoppers fund climate and biodiversity projects via HealthPost's Click Sphere for Good initiative

Online shoppers with HealthPost’s Flora & Fauna have made 11,000 contributions towards climate and biodiversity projects when ordering parcel ...

US landmark settlement protects SMEs, highlighting flaws in the RBA's proposed blanket card surcharging ban for Australia

Aussie SMEs warn RBA not to ignore global trends, with the current sledgehammer approach threatening business viability and increasing inflation ...

NZ’s plan to ‘welcome anyone, from anywhere, anytime’ is not a sustainable tourism policy

Walk while you work: are the extra steps on an under desk treadmill worth the cost?

Why central bankers look to the ‘stars’ when setting interest rates

Can office culture survive the work-from-home revolution? Yes, but you can’t force the fun

Worker exploitation can hide in plain sight. Here’s how to ensure an ethical summer holiday

In a world of digital money, what’s the right etiquette to split the bill with friends?

‘Weights of gold in bullion’: how the ancients invested in precious metals

Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana

Essential Reasons to Opt for a Professional Valuation Before Selling Your Commercial Property

75 percent of Asia Pacific consumers do not feel responsible for their own data security

Underlying inflation has slipped below 6%, but is the slide enough to stop the RBA pushing up rates further?

The Best Industries to Invest in for 2023

From Check-in to Touchdown: How AI and smarter systems are transforming the travel industry

Online Christmas shoppers fund climate and biodiversity projects via HealthPost's Click Sphere for Good initiative

US landmark settlement protects SMEs, highlighting flaws in the RBA's proposed blanket card surcharging ban for Australia

Thryv Australia named Employer of Choice for third consecutive year at Australian Business Awards

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