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Using AI to improve New Zealand tourism visibility

30 July 2026

The Government is investing $800,000 from the International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL) to help ensure New Zealand tourism businesses and destinations are easier to find through artificial intelligence (AI) tools.

Tourism funding

Tourism Policy Statement sets future direction

25 June 2026

The Government has released a national Tourism Policy Statement, setting a clear direction for the long-term success of New Zealand’s tourism sector.

Tourism projects Immigration and tourism

Regional Tourism Boost funding extended

25 June 2026

A third round of funding has been announced for the Regional Tourism Boost initiative, aimed at encouraging international visitors to travel beyond main centres and outside peak seasons.

Tourism funding

Attracting more international visitors and business events

18 June 2026

The Government is making targeted one off investments in international tourism marketing and business events attraction to support visitor growth and economic activity across New Zealand.

Immigration and tourism

MBIE welcomes Public Service Commission investigation after critical independent review

16 June 2026

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) welcomes an investigation by the Public Service Commission (PSC) into integrity issues uncovered in an independent review into a failed technology project.

Immigration and tourism

New insights into hospitality and tourism workforce

25 February 2026

MBIE has released the latest hospitality and tourism workforce survey, offering new findings into the strengths and opportunities for people working in the sector.

Tourism research and data

State of Origin heads to New Zealand

16 February 2026

In an historic moment, New Zealand will host its first-ever State of Origin match next year at Eden Park.

Immigration and tourism

More events to boost tourism and regional economies

10 February 2026

The Government is investing $3.2 million in a suite of events across New Zealand as part of its Major Events and Tourism package.

Tourism funding

NZ Pro - World Surf League Championship Tour coming to NZ

23 January 2026

New Zealand will host an elite World Surf League (WSL) Championship Tour event in 2026, supported through the Government’s Events Attraction Package.

Tourism funding

Government invests $3.69 million to boost regional tourism

15 January 2026

More international visitors are expected to explore regional New Zealand in 2026 following a $3.69 million investment through the Government’s Regional Tourism Boost.

Tourism funding Tourism projects

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