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Franz Josef not dry
Franz Josef Township is open for business and fully watered in one of the West Coast’s best ever summers. A hiccup with the water supply system last week resulted in water services being cut for 1½ hours, but the town is now being supplied fresh water direct from the side of a
mountain in the adjoining national park and all services are back in operation. Not all the residents and businesses of Franz Josef are affected as places on either side of the main settlement have their own water supplies.
Hokitika Rimu Treetop Walk progress
Fairfax reports that construction of New Zealand’s first treetop walk could begin in March. Australian eco-tourism company Canopy01 is planning on a DEC12 opening of the 450m Hokitika Rimu Treetop Walk after consents were granted late last year. The $7.7 million aerial walkway would be suspended about 25m above the forest floor, offering visitors views of native bush and Lake Mahinapua.
Read the full postTourism West Coast recruits Jim Little
Tourism West Coast Chairman, Phillip Barnett, has announced the appointment of Jim Little as Chief Executive for TWC. “Jim comes to us with an in-depth knowledge of tourism having worked in the industry for over 20 years and also knows the West Coast having travelled here for the last 5 years looking after tourism based clients for an internet marketing company.”
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Rob Fyfe reassures on London ops
In his latest message to Air New Zealand staff, CEO Rob Fyfe has responded to mounting concerns about the airline’s commitment to maintaining the NZ-London route. He says: “It’s no secret that we are struggling to make London profitable, just as our competitors are also struggling in this task, not just on London but on most ultra-long haul routes. Passenger numbers are flat at best and, when put against the backdrop of economic turmoil in Europe, any pick up in demand for long haul air travel from London looks unlikely in the foreseeable future.
Read the full postNew routes on the cards
In his latest message to Air New Zealand staff, CEO Rob Fyfe has confirmed that new routes are likely, given that the airline’s long haul schedule adjustments will result in aircraft availability.
Read the full postMakeover for PureGayNZ.com
New Zealand gay and lesbian tourism website and information site PureGayNZ.com has been refreshed to include user reviews, booking engine facilities with partners Bookit and Tourism Exchange as well as further integration with social media channels.
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