Pandemic pain sees hotel room income fall 40 per cent
Providing isolation services softened the pandemic's blow for some hotels but room income nationally still fell 40 per cent last year.
A Tourism Industry Aotearoa survey showed that on average hotels were barely half full in 2020, well down on the 80 per cent average occupancy rates they had previously enjoyed since 2016.
Queenstown’s average occupancy rates fell from 82 per cent in 2019 to 42 per cent last year as a result of the border closure. Read more here.
Poll: When should the tree go up? 🎄
From what we've heard, some Christmas trees are already being assembled and decorated.
What are your thoughts on the best time to get your Christmas tree up?
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5.1% Second half of November
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42.4% 1st December
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17.1% A week before Christmas
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33.9% Whenever you wish
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1.5% Other - I'll share below
Spring spruce up
Spring is the season of new beginnings and the perfect time to declutter and refresh your home. Imagine stepping into a space that feels open, organised, and filled with only what truly matters. Whether you’re looking to simplify your life, want to downsize, or just enjoy a more comfortable living space, decluttering is a great way to start.
With these expert tips from decluttering and organising specialist Peter Walsh, you can take small steps toward a clutter-free home that you’ll love spending time in.
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The Neighbourhood’s Brainiest: Can YOU Solve Today’s Riddle?
You see a boat filled with people.
It has not sunk, but when you look again you don’t see a single person on the boat.
Why?
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