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Complete MD: ‘Drive for growth can commence’
Travel agency consortium Complete Ltd has reached a milestone less than three months after its 1 July launch.
This week, Complete established the Complete Group Bond, consolidating the individual securities of its TAANZ and IATA members under one umbrella bond.
TAANZ election manifesto: ‘Back accredited advisors’
The Travel Agents’ Association of New Zealand (TAANZ) has launched its Election 2026 Manifesto, calling on all political parties to commit to three practical protections for New Zealand travellers.
Tourism Fiji CEO talks TST and more in NZ
Tourism Fiji ‘s chief executive officer Dr Paresh Pant was in Auckland and Wellington last week, meeting with TAANZ, key travel trade and industry partners ahead of the implementation of Fiji’s Tourism Services Tax (TST) on 1 September 2026.
TAANZ launches new co-funded training initiatives
The Travel Agents Association of New Zealand (TAANZ) has launched a co-funded workforce training initiative for members.
National Travel Industry award finalists announced
The finalists have been announced and preparation is well advanced for one of the New Zealan d travel industry’s biggest events of the year – the National Travel Industry Awards (NTIAs).
Thomas stands down as TAANZ president
Brent Thomas has stood down as president of the Travel Agents Association of New Zealand (TAANZ) after six years in the role.
Surcharge ban an uneven playing field for agents
The Travel Agents’ Association of New Zealand (TAANZ) has joined various voices speaking out about the Government’s proposed Retail Payment System (Ban on Surcharges) Amendment Bill.
Glitz and glamour at NTIAs
It was all flash frocks and smarts suits when the travel industry celebrates the best of the best at the National Travel Industry Awards.
TAANZ president Brent Thomas with Hall of Fame recipient Andrew Bowman
Jo Rendall, Infinity, Lizzie Brett, Helloworld Travel
Alice Ager, Alka Thapar, both Uniworld; Megan Singleton, Blogger at Large; Alison Hopkirk, Delta Air Lines
Lisa Broderick, Flight Centre Brands; Jodie Burnard, Lauren Bainbridge, Flight Centre Travel Group; Kelly Thomas FCM
Caryn Young, Adventure World; Marija Tolj, Louise Levesque, The Travel Corporation
Tania Chatsinchai, Andreass Irawan, Wanderlust Travel; Andrew Prins, 360edge Travel; Catherine Cuffie, Envoyage; Margy Twigden, Wanderlust
Chris Schoffer, Lufthansa Group with xtravel’s Tori Keating and Niki Davies
James Douglas, Singapore Airlines; Belinda Fifield, House of Travel, Christchurch City
Kevin Blyth, Allianz Partners; Abigail Gorman, Orbit World Travel Christchurch
Andrew Bowman, NZ Travel Brokers; Andrew Gay, Travel USA; Fiona Farrell, Flight Centre
Michelle Malcolm, Michelle Sutton and Cindy Palmer, Quay Travel; Stu Jones, Air New Zealand
Viking’s Shaun Kavanagh, Michelle Black, Keira Smith and Steve Parker. Viking was named Best Cruise Line of the Year.
Minister praises united industry as awards celebration proves the point
Attendees at the National travel Industry Awards on Saturday night were reminded that they are people who will inspire the next generation to join the travel industry.
TAANZ releases sneak peek of new brand
Driving more consumer confidence and accentuating the benefits of using an accredited advisor is the key objective behind new branding soon to be launched by the Travel Agents Association of New Zealand (TAANZ).
