Cooks Islands tourism figures have exceeded industry expectations for the second year in a row.

After a Covid-induced downturn, travel stats surpassed predicted figures for the 2023 year - and 2024 is on track to record a similar boom.

BloggerAtLarge.com writer Megan Singleton says it's likely over 115,000 Kiwi travellers will visit the region by the end of the year alone.

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Cooks Islands tourism figures have exceeded industry expectations for the second year in a row.
After a Covid-induced downturn, travel stats surpassed predicted figures for the 2023 year - and 2024 is on track to record a similar boom.
BloggerAtLarge.com writer Megan Singleton says it's likely over 115,000 Kiwi travellers will visit the region by the end of the year alone.
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Megan Singleton: BloggerAtLarge.com writer on Cook Islands tourism figures exceeding industry expectations

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I Was Anastasia by Ariel Lawhon. The Romanovs hold an enduring fascination for many of us, and this is the fictional account of Anna Anderson, who for 50 years claimed that she survived the massacre and was in fact Anastasia Romanov. The author cleverly presents the details of what happened, and this woman’s subsequent fight to be recognised as genuine – and then lets you, the reader. decide where you think the truth lies.

Eden Undone by Abbott Kahler. In the 1930’s, a German couple moved to the Galapagos Islands to establish a new Utopia where, over time, they were joined by two more groups. They were all eccentric – an Austrian “baroness” arrived with two lovers in tow - and there were shenanigans. A number of wealthy Americans on scientific expeditions visited and befriended them, along with an increasing number of tourists who came to ogle, and things eventually went from bad to worse with two of the colony missing and three found dead. Paradise was lost.

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<p style="-webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; margin: 16px 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space: pre-wrap; vertical-align: baseline; font-kerning: none; background-color: transparent; color: windowtext; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;">I Was Anastasia by Ariel Lawhon. The Romanovs hold an enduring fascination for many of us, and this is the fictional account of Anna Anderson, who for 50 years claimed that she survived the massacre and was in fact Anastasia Romanov. The author cleverly presents the details of what happened, and this woman’s subsequent fight to be recognised as genuine – and then lets you, the reader. decide where you think the truth lies.
<p style="-webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; margin: 16px 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space: pre-wrap; vertical-align: baseline; font-kerning: none; background-color: transparent; color: windowtext; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;">Eden Undone by Abbott Kahler. In the 1930’s, a German couple moved to the Galapagos Islands to establish a new Utopia where, over time, they were joined by two more groups. They were all eccentric – an Austrian “baroness” arrived with two lovers in tow - and there were shenanigans. A number of wealthy Americans on scientific expeditions visited and befriended them, along with an increasing number of tourists who came to ogle, and things eventually went from bad to worse with two of the colony missing and three found dead. Paradise was lost.
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Whitcoulls Recommends: I Was Anastasia and Eden Undone

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This week on the Sunday Panel, Coast Day host Lorna Riley and resident economist at Opes Partners, Ed McKnight, joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the week - and more! 

New research reveals over 60 percent of Kiwis are avoiding the news, citing lack of trust and negative impact on mental well-being. Should we be concerned?

Are dress codes outdated? Some Christchurch made headlines for their 'archaic' dress standards. Do we agree with this?

How would we feel if it was proven Sir Ed wasn’t the first to summit Everest? 

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This week on the Sunday Panel, Coast Day host Lorna Riley and resident economist at Opes Partners, Ed McKnight, joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the week - and more!&nbsp;
New research reveals over 60 percent of Kiwis are avoiding the news, citing lack of trust and negative impact on mental well-being. Should we be concerned?
Are dress codes outdated? Some Christchurch made headlines for their 'archaic' dress standards. Do we agree with this?
How would we feel if it was proven Sir Ed wasn’t the first to summit Everest?&nbsp;
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The Sunday Panel: Can we get people to trust the media again?

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On the Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin Full Show Podcast for 13th October 2024, Celebrity Treasure Island and ZM host Bree Tomasel opens up on a harrowing childhood experience and her journey to find herself.

Girl on the Train author Paula Hawkins talks finding fame later in life and her new book touted as her best yet.

Francesca reflects on the one year anniversary of the Christopher Luxon led Government and questions whether she's convinced by him as Prime Minister.

A new study shows 60 percent of New Zealanders are avoiding the news - the highest reported rate of media avoidance in the world. Dr Alex Beattie tells us why we are turning away.

Following the discovery of climber Sandy Irvine's boot on Mt Everest, the panel discusses how New Zealand would cope if it was discovered Sir Ed wasn't the first to conquer Everest.

And Chris Schulz reviews the film Donald Trump didn't want us to see.

Get the Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin Full Show Podcast every Sunday on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.

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On the Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin Full Show Podcast for 13th October 2024,<a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-sunday-session/audio/bree-tomasel-zm-host-unpacks-media-career-and-personal-struggles-in-new-memoir/">&nbsp;Celebrity Treasure Island and ZM host Bree Tomasel opens up on a harrowing childhood experience and her journey to find herself.</a>
Girl on the Train author Paula Hawkins <a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-sunday-session/audio/paula-hawkins-british-author-returns-with-new-book-the-blue-hour/">talks finding fame later in life and her new book touted as her best yet.</a>
Francesca <a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-sunday-session/opinion/francesca-rudkin-its-been-a-busy-12-months-for-the-new-government/">reflects on the one year anniversary of the Christopher Luxon led Government and questions whether she's convinced by him as Prime Minister.</a>
A new study shows 60 percent of New Zealanders are avoiding the news - the highest reported rate of media avoidance in the world.<a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-sunday-session/audio/dr-alex-beattie-victoria-university-researcher-explains-why-more-kiwis-are-avoiding-the-media/"> Dr Alex Beattie tells us why we are turning away.</a>
Following the discovery of climber Sandy Irvine's boot on Mt Everest, the panel discusses how New Zealand would cope if it was discovered Sir Ed wasn't the first to conquer Everest.
And Chris Schulz <a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-sunday-session/audio/chris-schulz-entertainment-commentator-on-donald-trump-pushing-back-against-the-apprentice/">reviews the film Donald Trump didn't want us to see.</a>
Get the Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin Full Show Podcast every Sunday on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.
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Full Show Podcast: 13 October 2024

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Megan Singleton: BloggerAtLarge.com writer on Cook Islands tourism figures exceeding industry expectations

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