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Cruise ship ban for Milford rejected

Business · Milford Sound

Cruise ship ban for Milford rejected

Coverage: 4 sources

Fiordland operators had been waiting for a decision from the government about the future of Milford Sound. PHOTO: ODT FILES The government has rejected a vision to ban cruise ships from Milford Sound and close its airstrip while announcing $15.2 million for infrastructure upgrades and conservation projects.See the Story

Milford Sound plans: 'We've got to get on with it'

Milford Sound · Milford Sound

Milford Sound plans: 'We've got to get on with it'

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Tourism operators are welcoming more clarity on the government's plans for Milford Sound, but say it is now time for action.Read Article

Cruise Ban Rejected As Milford Gets Upgrades

Infrastructure · Milford Sound

Cruise Ban Rejected As Milford Gets Upgrades

The Government has ruled out proposals to ban cruise ships and close the airstrip at Milford Sound, instead announcing a $15.2 million investment aimed at upgrading infrastructure and protecting the environment.The funding is part of the first round of decisions under the Milford Opportunities Project, a long-term strategy to manage tourism sustainably at the iconic Fiordland destination. The decision ends years of uncertainty following a 2021 m…Read Article

Police 'remain positive' as search for tramper resumes

75% Center coverage: 4 sources

Police say they remain positive as a search in Milford Sound for a missing tramper resumes today. Emotions raw as search continues Briton Eli...Europe · Milford Sound See the Story

Search for tramper halted; family on way to NZ

67% Center coverage: 3 sources

Eli Sweeting is missing in Milford Sound. Supplied photo The family of a British tramper missing in Milford Sound is flying to New Zealand to help look for him, as bad weather continues to hamper the search.Oceania · Milford Sound See the Story

'Incredibly worrying': Family's fears for missing tramper

67% Center coverage: 3 sources

Port Motueka resident Eli Sweeting has been missing in Fiordland since Sunday after failing to return from a planned day hike up Mitre Peak. PHOTO: SUPPLIED. The family of a missing tramper in Milford Sound ‘‘feel so helpless’’ as the search for the man reaches day four.Oceania · Milford Sound See the Story

Best travel spots in 2025 despite a weak Australian dollar

Anyone watching the Australian exchange rate will know the pangs of disappointment, as 2025 continues to throw curveballs our way. Trump’s tariff policies have wrecked havoc across global markets and have had cause the value of the Australian dollar to plummet. With an eye-wateringly low value against the greenback and the euro, our dollar is threatening to put a dampener on plans of a Mallorca adventure or Puglian summer at a Masseria.But, inte…Milford Sound · Milford Sound Read Article

Funding Boost Aims To Bring Aussies South

Southern region awarded $350,000 from Government to support off-peak tourism growth.Initiative targets Australian travellers with focus on local culture, nature and unique experiences.Local businesses and tourism operators expected to benefit from increased international visitors.A $350,000 funding boost is on its way to the lower South Island to support a campaign aimed at attracting more Australian visitors. The funding comes from the Governme…Tourism · Milford Sound Read Article

Milford rivals join to lodge complaint

Gem of the Sound, owned by rich-lister Chris Alpe, one of two complainants to the Commerce Commission about Milford Sound Tourism. Photo: Stephen Jaquiery The fight over rights to use the port in Milford Sound Piopiotahi rages on, reports Mary Williams.Oceania · Milford Sound Read Article

Devastating landslides have hit Milford Sound in the past—the impact would dwarf Whakaari/White Island today

100% Center coverage: 2 sources

The 2019 volcanic explosion on Whakaari/White Island, which killed 22 people touring the crater and severely injured 25, is one of New Zealand's worst disasters.Environment · Milford Sound See the Story

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