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.
Introduction by the Minister for Tourism and Hospitality.
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.
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) welcomes an investigation by the Public Service Commission (PSC) into integrity issues uncovered in an independent review into a failed technology project.
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.
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)
Payments made through the COVID-19 Consumer Travel Reimbursement Scheme.
Law changes relating to the Self-contained Motor Vehicles Legislation Act and its Regulations are complete. The final change was made in early 2025 with the transitional period for private vehicles extended to 7 June 2026.
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.
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