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New National Events Strategy

22 September 2026

The Government will develop a new National Events Strategy to help New Zealand get more value from events and support a stronger events sector.

Tourism research and data Immigration and tourism

Northland cycle trail receives funding boost

14 September 2026

The Government has announced $1 million in funding from the International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy to enhance Northland’s Pou Herenga Tai Twin Coast Cycle Trail.

Tourism funding Immigration and tourism

IVL funding supports visitor infrastructure improvements in Kaikōura

14 September 2026

Kaikōura will receive $835,000 from the International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL) for a package of visitor infrastructure improvements designed to enhance the visitor experience and support tourism growth.

Tourism funding Immigration and tourism

Funding announced for visitor facilities on Mountains to Sea Great Ride

10 September 2026

Visitor facilities at Horopito on the Mountains to Sea – Ngā Ara Tūhono Great Ride will receive $405,000 from the International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL).

Tourism funding Immigration and tourism

Coordinated approach to supporting hospitality sector

09 September 2026

The Government will develop a Hospitality Action Plan. It will cover priority actions from the Hospitality Regulatory Review, the industry’s own Hospitality Summit Report, and related work already underway across agencies.

Tourism projects Immigration and tourism

$5 million investment to attract more international visitors to regional New Zealand

07 September 2026

The Government is investing $5 million through the Regional Tourism Boost fund to attract more international visitors to regional New Zealand.

Tourism funding Immigration and tourism

Further investment supports Hauraki Rail Trail recovery

01 September 2026

The Government is providing a further $400,000 to support repairs to the Hauraki Rail Trail following severe storm damage caused by flooding of the Ohinemuri River in January.

Tourism funding Immigration and tourism

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.

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