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Matterhorn Dubbed New Zealand's Best Restaurant

21 August 2008

A Wellington institution that left judges "begging for more" has taken the title of New Zealand's best restaurant in the Cuisine NZ Restaurant of the Year Awards 2008.
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Wellington’s Sustainable Tourism Development Gets a Boost

06 August 2008

Wellington is set to take a lead role in sustainable tourism development, with news that it is one of nine regions to receive STAR Project funding.

Tourism Minister Damien O’Connor announced late last week that Positively Wellington Tourism will receive $88,000 over three years, through the Sustainable Tourism Advisers in Regions (STAR) Project.
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Positively Wellington Tourism Appoints New CEO

30 July 2008

Positively Wellington Tourism is pleased to announce the appointment of new CEO, David Perks.

David has a wealth of experience in the tourism industry, coming from the role of General Manager at Copthorne Hotel and Resort Bay of Islands. He has been in his current role since 2002, and with Copthorne Hotels since 1998.
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Spoil Yourself in Wellington at MEETINGS

28 July 2008

Who ever said you can’t get spoiled at a trade show? Not Wellington! The city has its largest contingent of venues and operators at this year’s MEETINGS, and all 14 have something unique to offer. So spoil yourself, visit the Wellington area.
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Wellington Launches New Domestic Visitor Marketing Campaign

23 July 2008

New Zealand fell in love with ‘Have a Love Affair with Wellington’. Now Positively Wellington Tourism is launching the next iteration of its domestic marketing campaign, inviting New Zealanders to ‘Spoil Yourself in Wellington’.
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Wellington’s Next World-Class Visitor Attraction Unveiled

16 June 2008

The unveiling of plans for Karori Sanctuary’s Visitor and Education Centre marks the next step in the realisation of this world-class tourism attraction for Wellington.
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Wellington the Winner says NZI Sevens Economic Report

03 June 2008

More people are coming to the NZI Sevens than ever before, enjoying themselves more and spending more, according to an economic impact report commissioned by Wellington City Council.
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