Details of NZCT funding and how to apply
Information about the type of funding available and eligibility criteria.
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Events investments delivering results
Newly released data provides evidence of the impact of the Government’s Events Attraction Package and Events Boost Fund.
Events Attraction Package
The Events Attraction Package is aimed at showstopper events that attract large audiences and international visitors – such as major sports, music, and cultural events. It is common practice in a globally competitive market for events, that incentive funding is provided to attract international entertainment and sporting content.
Funding announced for visitor facilities on Mountains to Sea Great Ride
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).
Regional Tourism Boost Fund (Round 3)
The Regional Tourism Boost Round 3 is a contestable fund which provides $5 million to support regions to attract more international visitors to travel, stay and dine in New Zealand from Spring 2026 to early summer 2027.
$5 million investment to attract more international visitors to regional New Zealand
The Government is investing $5 million through the Regional Tourism Boost fund to attract more international visitors to regional New Zealand.
Regional Tourism Boost funding extended
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.
Further investment supports Hauraki Rail Trail recovery
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.
International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy
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.
Reviews of the IVL
The International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL) is regularly reviewed to assess its effectiveness, funding settings and contribution to tourism and conservation outcomes. This page provides information on those reviews and any resulting changes to the IVL.