EPISODE · Mar 20, 2026 · 6 MIN
Petrol prices another blow for Bay of Islands facing tourism dip
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In the Bay of Islands the spike in fuel prices couldn't have come at a worst time for tourism and hospitality operators, who are already seeing a dip in their visitor numbers. While the latest GDP figures showed rises in retail and accomodation spending - giving tourism a bit of a boost nationally - Northland guest nights dipped 1.5 percent in the year to December 2025. Co-Owner of The Duke of Marlborough Hotel in Russell, Riki Kinnaird spoke to Lisa Owen.
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In the Bay of Islands the spike in fuel prices couldn't have come at a worst time for tourism and hospitality operators, who are already seeing a dip in their visitor numbers. While the latest GDP figures showed rises in retail and accomodation spending - giving tourism a bit of a boost nationally - Northland guest nights dipped 1.5 percent in the year to December 2025. Co-Owner of The Duke of Marlborough Hotel in Russell, Riki Kinnaird spoke to Lisa Owen.
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