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.
Investment in quality infrastructure and tourism assets helps creates positive economic, social and environmental benefits for New Zealanders and our visitors.
Aotearoa New Zealand’s tourism industry was greatly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The government provided broad-based and targeted support to the industry during the pandemic. You can read about the support we provided at the links below.
The Government is investing an additional $13.5 million into international tourism marketing to encourage more visitors to New Zealand.
The Government is investing in regional economic growth and sustainable tourism by supporting the installation of e-bike charging stations on 2 New Zealand cycle trails, with more regions set to benefit through an upcoming second funding round.
The Government is investing $2.6 million into 152 regional events across the country. Events are excellent drawcards to get more visitors into our regions, particularly in quieter parts of the year for the tourism sector.
Regional tourism organisations will receive a total of $3 million to attract more international visitors to regional New Zealand this year.
The Scheme supports the recovery of refunds and credits owed to New Zealand consumers by overseas travel suppliers.
The Innovation Programme for Tourism Recovery was a contestable fund for projects that will have meaningful impact across the tourism system.
The Tourism Data Partnership Fund (TDPF) is a $400,000 contestable fund available in 2024/25 only, to identified tourism industry bodies.
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