The IVL is a $35 levy that is charged to most international visitors to New Zealand. It aims to address current challenges in the tourism and conservation systems. The IVL will increase from $35 to $100 on 1 October 2024 for every eligible visitor to New Zealand.

The projects funded by the IVL are examples of how visitors have directly contributed to the unique natural heritage they enjoy, and the infrastructure they use while they’re here.

Stream Two has up to $9.939 million available for allocation. Expressions of Interest closed on 1 September 2023. Full Applications must be received by 15 December 2023.

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.

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