PremiumTom RaynelMultimedia Business Reporter·NZ Herald·1 Jun, 2026 07:00 PM6 mins to read‌New Zealand's tourism sector had a strong summer season to start the year, but can it keep its momentum in the off season? Photo / NZ Herald, Mike ScottNew Zealand’s tourism off-season is looking to continue the momentum from a strong summer, as ski fields set up for an early start to the snow season.The latest arrivals for March showed 9% growth in the year to date, driven by holiday arrivals, which were up 14.3%.

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