Since it began in 2007, the Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) Scheme has enabled employers in the horticulture and viticulture sector to recruit an annually capped number of seasonal workers from eligible Pacific Island countries to plant, maintain, harvest, or pack crops.

The head of the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has committed to continuing a pause on out of hours visits to residential addresses by compliance officers for deportation purposes following the release of an independent review into the practice.

The Innovation Programme for Tourism Recovery is a contestable fund for projects that will have meaningful impact across the tourism system.

The Government is taking further steps to protect vulnerable workers and champion human rights with the passing of the Worker Protection (Migrant and Other Employees) Bill.

New Zealand co-hosted the most successful FIFA Women’s World Cup ever, with over 700,000 people attending matches in New Zealand and almost 2 million fans attending matches in New Zealand and Australia.

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.

$1 million has been allocated to fund Stream One projects. Stream One funds innovative, solution-based projects that may require further feasibility work before applying for full development support.

Public consultation is now underway on a draft tourism action plan for the environment – the second phase of the Tourism Industry Transformation Plan (ITP).

Public consultation on the Freedom Camping Regulations Discussion Document occurred between 8 September and 6 October 2022.

The Tourism Infrastructure Fund is open to councils, although some community organisations with council backing can apply.