Changes to temporary work visas
We are changing the way employers recruit some migrants for temporary work in New Zealand.
We are changing the way employers recruit some migrants for temporary work in New Zealand.
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 Innovation Programme for Tourism Recovery is a contestable fund for projects that will have meaningful impact across the tourism system.
The Tourism Infrastructure Fund is open to councils, although some community organisations with council backing can apply.
$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.
Targeted Tourism support was available to the 5 South Island communities most impacted by the loss of international visitors.
Public consultation on the Freedom Camping Regulations Discussion Document occurred between 8 September and 6 October 2022.
Research commissioned by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment into the 2019/20 summer season found that freedom camping provides financial benefits for New Zealand
The Responsible Camping Working Group includes representatives from local and central government, and tourism sector agencies.
To ensure the sustainability of the tourism sector, New Zealand-Aotearoa needs to develop and promote high-quality, authentic visitor experiences that draw on New Zealand-Aotearoa’s unique visitor proposition of our people and our place.
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