Round 1 funding recipients
Round 1 of the Regional Events Promotion Fund awarded $2,375,000 of funding to 132 events in July 2024.
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What is the IVL?
The IVL is a $100 levy that is charged to most international visitors to New Zealand. It aims to address current challenges in the tourism and conservation systems.
Events Boost Fund
The Events Boost Fund is a one-off $10 million fund which aims to increase international visitation and drive economic activity in the short-term through supporting the growth and promotion of events.
NZ Pro - World Surf League Championship Tour coming to NZ
New Zealand will host an elite World Surf League (WSL) Championship Tour event in 2026, supported through the Government’s Events Attraction Package.
Regional Tourism Boost Fund (Round 1)
The Regional Tourism Boost Fund (Round 1) was a contestable fund which provided $3 million to support regions to attract more international visitors and encourage their dispersal around the country.
Government invests $3.69 million to boost regional tourism
More international visitors are expected to explore regional New Zealand in 2026 following a $3.69 million investment through the Government’s Regional Tourism Boost.
Round 2 funding recipients
Round 2 of the Regional Events Promotion Fund awarded $2,590,709 of funding to 150 events.
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.
Closed tourism funds
Details of closed funds
Tourism Infrastructure Fund: Round 5 funding recipients
Round 5 of the Tourism Infrastructure Fund awarded funding to 57 projects with a total of $18,581,384 awarded in July 2021.