Round 2 funding recipients
Round 2 of the Regional Events Promotion Fund awarded $2,590,709 of funding to 150 events.
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World Triathlon coming to Tauranga
The Government is investing $2.65 million from the Major Events Fund to support Tri NZ to host World Triathlon events in Tauranga over 3 years.
What is the IVL?
The IVL is a $100 levy that is charged to most international visitors to New Zealand. It aims to address current challenges in the tourism and conservation systems.
Immigration (Fiscal Sustainability and System Integrity) Amendment Bill
The Government has introduced a Bill that will make targeted amendments to the Immigration Act 2009 focussed on improving both the fiscal sustainability and the integrity of the immigration system.
New bridge for West Coast Cycle Trail
The Government is investing $1.6 million to replace the Totara River Rail Bridge on the West Coast Wilderness Cycle Trail, bringing in more visitors to the region and giving a boost to the local economy.
Tourism Boost package
The 2025 Tourism Boost package was developed by the Government in partnership with the tourism industry. It aims to support immediate growth in visitor numbers, drive export activity and deliver economic growth in New Zealand.
Regional Events Fund
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.
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New Tourism Growth Roadmap
The Government is investing an additional $35 million through its new Tourism Growth Roadmap to increase international visitor numbers, improve tourism infrastructure and drive economic growth.
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