The IVL annual performance reports are co-owned by MBIE and the Department of Conservation. They record how the revenue generated by the IVL is allocated, and measure the yearly progress made by the projects the IVL funds. Each reporting year runs from 1 July to 30 June.
The Tourism Infrastructure Fund (TIF) provided up to $25 million annually to develop tourism-related infrastructure that supports regions facing pressure from tourism growth.
The International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL) is a $100 levy that is charged to most international visitors to New Zealand. It helps support the costs and opportunities in the tourism and conservation systems arising from international visitation and support sustainable tourism growth.
The International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL) supports tourism and conservation outcomes across New Zealand. This section provides information for organisations, delivery partners, and others interested in how IVL funding is managed and invested.
Investment in quality infrastructure and tourism assets helps creates positive economic, social and environmental benefits for New Zealanders and our visitors.
This page outlines how IVL revenue is invested across tourism and conservation priorities, as well as providing detailed information about IVL revenue and expenditure.
The $50 million Regional Events Fund is designed to stimulate domestic tourism and travel between regions through holding events. This is intended to support the tourism and events sector, and replace some of the spending from international tourists due to the border closure as a result of COVID-19.
We assess all applications to the Tourism Infrastructure Fund for eligibility and put through an independent financial assessment before being considered by a funding panel.