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.
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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.
Regional Tourism Boost (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.
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.
Annual Performance Report 2020/21
This report outlines the performance and status of the 10 initial IVL projects in year 2 of the IVL programme (1 July 2020 to 30 June 2021) – 6 in the conservation portfolio and 4 in the tourism portfolio.
Regional Events Fund
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.
Strategic Tourism Asset Protection Programme funding recipients
Tourism Businesses, Inbound Tour Operators, and Regional Tourism Organisations received funding through the Strategic Tourism Asset Protection Programme (STAPP)
Electrifying the Great Rides
The Electrifying the Great Rides (EGR) Fund provides up to $3 million to improve access to the New Zealand cycle trail network by investing in e-bike charging stations on Great Ride cycle trails around the country to rebuild the economy.
Closed tourism funds
Details of closed funds