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Update to the Telephone and Video Interpreting Panel

06 March 2025

In July 2023, MBIE decided to establish a panel of telephone and video interpreting service providers to ensure that there is a range of interpreters and languages available to meet the needs of people throughout the country and provide business continuity for New Zealand government.

Immigration

Tourism and hospitality workforce survey to drive change

05 December 2024

Data released today will help to drive change for tourism and hospitality workforces.

Tourism research and data

International visitor survey results released

03 December 2024

The International Visitor Survey is a key tool for monitoring and reporting on how the tourism system is performing. It measures the expenditure, characteristics and behaviours of international visitors to New Zealand, reporting them quarterly.

Tourism research and data Immigration and tourism

Update to Language Assistance Services Telephone and Video procurement

23 September 2024

MBIE extends current language assistance services contract while procurement of a panel of providers continues.

Immigration Government

International visitors are spending more

04 September 2024

International tourism continues to bounce back, according to the latest International Visitor Survey (IVS) results released today.

Tourism research and data

Great Rides get e-bike upgrade

16 August 2024

The Government has opened a fund to establish e-bike charging stations for the Great Rides that will help to increase their appeal and accessibility, both for international tourists and Kiwis looking to explore more of New Zealand’s great outdoors.

Tourism funding Tourism projects

Government confirms next steps for tourism data initiatives

15 July 2024

The Government is moving forward with recommendations from the Tourism Data Leadership Group, including establishing a new Tourism Data Partnership Fund.

Tourism funding Tourism projects

New framework for public sector language professionals

27 June 2024

The National Accreditation Authority for Translator and Interpreters (NAATI) framework, a new program setting standards and certifications for public sector language professionals, will come into effect on 1 July 2024.

Immigration Government

International visitor spend on the rise

04 June 2024

The latest International Visitor Survey (IVS) results released today show international visitors are spending more while in New Zealand.

Tourism research and data Immigration and tourism

Public consultation launched on International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy

15 May 2024

The government is seeking feedback on whether to increase the International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL), by how much, and how the revenue should be spent.

Immigration and tourism

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