Honest NZ praised by US travel agent

American travel agent Hank Kallio is singing the praises of honest New Zealand after his wallet containing $1115 in cash was returned to him six months after he lost it.

Mr Kallio was here last year for a travel conference and knew he had his wallet when he met Tourism New Zealand chief executive George Hickton for a drink in a Christchurch hotel. Later, at the conference opening, he realised his wallet was gone.

It was found under a cushion in the bar, but stayed in storage for six months after refurbishing.

- NZPA