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.
Round 5 of the Tourism Infrastructure Fund awarded funding to 57 projects with a total of $18,581,384 awarded in July 2021.
The Tourism Infrastructure Fund is open to councils, although some community organisations with council backing can apply.
Use this self-assessment tool to determine if you are eligible to apply for funding from the Innovation Programme for Tourism Recovery.
The Innovation Programme for Tourism Recovery is a contestable fund for projects that will have meaningful impact across the tourism system.
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 Government has announced a $5 million investment in a new Centre Court roof for Auckland’s Manuka Doctor Arena, as part of its work to maintain events and tourism infrastructure.
The Government is investing $3.2 million in a suite of events across New Zealand as part of its Major Events and Tourism package.
Regional Tourism Organisations (RTOs) have been awarded $3 million of funding in March 2025 from the Regional Tourism Boost Fund (Round 1).
Regional Tourism Organisations (RTOs) have been awarded $9.6 million of funding from the Regional Tourism Boost Fund - Round 2.
The Regional Events Promotion Fund (REPF) provides $5 million over 2 years to support the promotion of regional events to the domestic market. The fund is contestable and aims to encourage regional dispersal and increase visitor spend in the regions with an additional focus on encouraging seasonal dispersal by promoting events outside of the peak summer season.
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