The Prime Minister could follow Australia's lead in an attempt to boost overseas stays through major events.

A new report shows strong demand for hotels in the likes of Queenstown, but occupancy's down for Auckland and Wellington.

Big names in the tourism sector, like Sudima Hotels believe more events equals more hotel rooms booked. 

Christopher Luxon told Mike Hosking that he's been looking at a model that Australia's Victoria once used.

He says they had major events every quarter and micro-events every week, which is something to think about.

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The Prime Minister could follow Australia's lead in an attempt to boost overseas stays through major events.
A new report shows strong demand for hotels in the likes of Queenstown, but occupancy's down for Auckland and Wellington.
Big names in the tourism sector, like Sudima Hotels believe more events equals more hotel rooms booked.&nbsp;
Christopher Luxon told Mike Hosking that he's been looking at a model that Australia's Victoria once used.
He says they had major events every quarter and micro-events every week, which is something to think about.
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Christopher Luxon: Prime Minister discusses plan to increase tourism numbers

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The Warriors are in for a challenge as they aim to go two for two in the NRL season.  

They stunned the Roosters in their opening clash, claiming victory 42-18 at Mt Smart Stadium.  

The Warriors are back at Mount Smart tonight, this time for a clash against the Raiders. 

Former Kiwis Captain Richie Barnett told Mike Hosking the Roosters were ill-disciplined – they didn’t give respect to the Warriors, and they got caned in all areas of the game. 

But the Raiders are a different side, and he says their ruck speed is the best in the game – if you control that, you control the game.  

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The Warriors are in for a challenge as they aim to go two for two in the NRL season. &nbsp;
They stunned the Roosters in their opening clash, claiming victory 42-18 at Mt Smart Stadium. &nbsp;
The Warriors are back at Mount Smart tonight, this time for a clash against the Raiders.&nbsp;
Former Kiwis Captain Richie Barnett told Mike Hosking the Roosters were ill-disciplined – they didn’t give respect to the Warriors, and they got caned in all areas of the game.&nbsp;
But the Raiders are a different side, and he says their ruck speed is the best in the game – if you control that, you control the game. &nbsp;
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Richie Barnett: Former Kiwis Captain reviews Warriors v Roosters, previews Raiders clash

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A massive new power user could put extra pressure on the South Island’s electricity system. 

Datagrid has just received resource consent for a $3 billion, 78 thousand square metre data centre north of Invercargill. 

About 1,200 jobs will work on the construction and about 50 people will staff the facility. 

It will be the second-largest power user in the country behind the nearby Tiwai Aluminium Smelter. 

Auckland University computer science lecturer Ulrich Speidel told Mike Hosking it's going to shift the power balance in the South Island quite a bit. 

He says in terms of power use, that’s about 70% of what Christchurch consumes, and you can’t just add major power users without eventually running into generation limits. 

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A massive new power user could put extra pressure on the South Island’s electricity system.&nbsp;
Datagrid has just received resource consent for a $3 billion, 78 thousand square metre data centre north of Invercargill.&nbsp;
About 1,200 jobs will work on the construction and about 50 people will staff the facility.&nbsp;
It will be the second-largest power user in the country behind the nearby Tiwai Aluminium Smelter.&nbsp;
Auckland University computer science lecturer Ulrich Speidel told Mike Hosking it's going to shift the power balance in the South Island quite a bit.&nbsp;
He says in terms of power use, that’s about 70% of what Christchurch consumes, and you can’t just add major power users without eventually running into generation limits.&nbsp;
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Ulrich Speidel: Auckland University computer science lecturer on the impact of Datagrid's South Island data centre getting a greenlight

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A tourism surge is putting pressure on Christchurch’s hotel capacity. 

Hotels reached 96.4% occupancy last month – the highest February in a decade, and well above the national average. 

ChristchurchNZ credits events like the Electric Avenue music festival and increased airline capacity. 

Head of Destination Kath Low told Mike Hosking more hotels are needed, with several developments in the pipeline. 

She says a Sheraton Hotel is opening next year in the former Noah's Hotel building, which will add 240 rooms. 

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A tourism surge is putting pressure on Christchurch’s hotel capacity.&nbsp;
Hotels reached 96.4% occupancy last month – the highest February in a decade, and well above the national average.&nbsp;
ChristchurchNZ credits events like the Electric Avenue music festival and increased airline capacity.&nbsp;
Head of Destination Kath Low told Mike Hosking more hotels are needed, with several developments in the pipeline.&nbsp;
She says a Sheraton Hotel is opening next year in the former Noah's Hotel building, which will add 240 rooms.&nbsp;
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Kath Low: ChristchurchNZ Head of Destination on the increasing number of visitors staying in the city

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Christopher Luxon: Prime Minister discusses plan to increase tourism numbers

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