Changes to temporary work visas
We are changing the way employers recruit some migrants for temporary work in New Zealand.
We are changing the way employers recruit some migrants for temporary work in New Zealand.
Since it began in 2007, the Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) Scheme has enabled employers in the horticulture and viticulture sector to recruit an annually capped number of seasonal workers from eligible Pacific Island countries to plant, maintain, harvest, or pack crops.
From time to time we seek public comment on a specific issue through a formal consultation process.
New Zealand will host an elite World Surf League (WSL) Championship Tour event in 2026, supported through the Government’s Events Attraction Package.
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.
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 of the Regional Events Promotion Fund awarded $2,590,709 of funding to 150 events.
Introduction by the Minister for Tourism and Hospitality.
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.
Tourism Businesses, Inbound Tour Operators, and Regional Tourism Organisations received funding through the Strategic Tourism Asset Protection Programme (STAPP)
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