News and releases

Following the success of last summer’s initiatives, the government is partnering with councils and industry across the country to further improve the camping experience for everyone.

The International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL) is investing $18 million in ten tourism and conservation projects across New Zealand.

Applications for round four of the Tourism Infrastructure Fund (TIF) are now being welcomed.

Applications are now open for round 11 of the Maintaining the Quality of Great Rides Fund, closing on Friday 30 August 2019.

The government has announced the funding recipients from round three of the Tourism Infrastructure Fund.

Deepening our bilateral relationship and creating an enduring legacy of the China-New Zealand Year of Tourism, is the backbone of an updated Tourism Cooperation Arrangement between Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment and Minister of Culture and Tourism China.

Tourism Minister Kelvin Davis today announced that an additional $8 million is being made available to help encourage responsible camping across the country.

Tourism Minister Kelvin Davis and Conservation Minister Eugenie Sage, have today released a new Tourism Strategy that aims to enrich New Zealand-Aotearoa through sustainable tourism growth.

Tourism Minister Kelvin Davis has announced further investment in the Great Rides, to create new tracks, repair damaged track and for essential maintenance.