Journalist Peter Bills has written a lively and good natured riposte to the avalanche of criticism and support attracted by his article, “NZ:100% Pure Rip-off.” The official ‘backlash’ is very reminiscent of the reaction that previous travel writers have caused whenever they’ve dared to offer up criticism of New Zealand, no matter how constructive (Read…
Oh dear, bet the guys who coined the “100% Pure NZ” are cringing right now. It will be interesting to see how well the brand’s image survives this latest onslaught on the slogan that lends itself so easily to abuse. It is currently being used to highlight how expensive New Zealand has become. It all…
The Australian Daily Telegraph (see below) is reporting that many sporting tour groups from Britain and Australia are thinking about basing themselves in Sydney for the 2011 Rugby World Cup. The decision to stay in Sydney has been brought about by reports of NZ accommodation providers’ extortionate price gouging. See our article “Price Gouging and…
New Plymouth is still having severe problems with its street thugs. Graeme Waswo, a Taranaki limousine company owner, was so badly beaten-up by punks high on ‘P’ after the All Blacks -v. Ireland test on Saturday night that he is not going to refuse to let his vehicles enter the towns CBD at night during…
The stories have been around for a while now but they’re starting to pick up a bit: Various accusations of price gouging, dark warnings and strenuous denials from the hospitality industry. “New Zealand risked tarnishing its reputation as a fair nation through greedy accommodation operators cashing in on Rugby World Cup hosting rights, Jasons Travel…
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