New Zealand’s Tourism Policy Statement sets a clear long-term direction for tourism in New Zealand. It identifies 8 key objectives for the tourism system to deliver growth that benefits businesses, workers and communities, and actions to achieve those objectives.
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.
The Government is investing $5 million through the Regional Tourism Boost fund to attract more international visitors to regional New Zealand.
A third round of funding has been announced for the Regional Tourism Boost initiative, aimed at encouraging international visitors to travel beyond main centres and outside peak seasons.
We survey recent migrants about their experiences of life in New Zealand and report on their settlement outcomes. We also survey New Zealanders about their perceptions of migrants and immigration to better understand community attitudes.
Most migrants are settling well in New Zealand.
The Government is providing a further $400,000 to support repairs to the Hauraki Rail Trail following severe storm damage caused by flooding of the Ohinemuri River in January.
The Government is making targeted one off investments in international tourism marketing and business events attraction to support visitor growth and economic activity across New Zealand.
The International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL) is a $100 levy that is charged to most international visitors to New Zealand. It helps support the costs and opportunities in the tourism and conservation systems arising from international visitation and support sustainable tourism growth.
The International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL) is regularly reviewed to assess its effectiveness, funding settings and contribution to tourism and conservation outcomes. This page provides information on those reviews and any resulting changes to the IVL.
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