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The Government is investing an additional $35 million through its new Tourism Growth Roadmap to increase international visitor numbers, improve tourism infrastructure and drive economic growth.

The Government is investing in regional economic growth and sustainable tourism by supporting the installation of e-bike charging stations on 2 New Zealand cycle trails, with more regions set to benefit through an upcoming second funding round.

The Government is investing an extra $13.5 million in international marketing to bring more visitors to New Zealand.

Regional tourism organisations will receive a total of $3 million to attract more international visitors to regional New Zealand this year.

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.

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

Public consultation is now underway on a draft tourism action plan for the environment – the second phase of the Tourism Industry Transformation Plan (ITP).

The Better Work Action Plan (Action Plan) for Tourism was launched in Queenstown on 1 March 2023, as part of the wider Tourism Industry Transformation Plan (ITP).

From the Far North to Southland, more than $934,000 has been confirmed for maintenance projects on the Great Rides of the New Zealand Cycle Trails, the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment announced today.

Deputy Prime Minister Grant Robertson and FIFA Secretary General Fatma Samoura have announced that Auckland/Tāmaki Makaurau will host the Draw for the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023™ at the Aotea Centre on Saturday 22 October 2022.