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Waikato tourism leaders predict strongest summer since the pandemic

Waikato TimesRNZNZ HeraldFriday 16 October 2026 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated

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Waikato tourism leaders expect the region's strongest summer season since the pandemic as international visitor numbers rise. Stats NZ data shows international arrivals in August 2026 reached 99% of the levels seen in August 2019.

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First reported by Waikato Times, Fri 16 Oct, 4:00am · 3 reports from 3 outlets over 8 hours
  1. Waikato TimesWaikato Times

    Waikato tourism returns to pre-Covid boom days (opens in new tab)

  2. RNZRNZ

    Waikato tourism returning to pre-Covid boom days (opens in new tab)

  3. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

    Waikato tourism hopes for strongest summer since pandemic as international visitors return (opens in new tab)