Major events and tourism package to boost economic activity
The Government has announced a new Major Events and Tourism package to boost economic activity and confidence.
The Government has announced a new Major Events and Tourism package to boost economic activity and confidence.
We are releasing documents which relate to the Tourism Recovery Package. The webpage will be updated periodically.
The Strategic Tourism Assets Protection Programme (STAPP) is intended to protect the assets in the tourism landscape that form the core of our essential tourism offerings to ensure their survival through the disruption caused by COVID-19.
Round 2 of the Regional Events Promotion Fund awarded $2,590,709 of funding to 150 events.
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.
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.
The Government is investing an extra $13.5 million in international marketing to bring more visitors to New Zealand.
Round 1 of the Regional Events Promotion Fund awarded $2,375,000 of funding to 132 events in July 2024.
The Government is investing $1.6 million to repair and reopen Tasman’s Great Taste Cycle Trail, which was badly damaged by recent storms.
Regional Tourism Organisations (RTOs) have been awarded $3 million of funding in March 2025 from the Regional Tourism Boost Fund (Round 1).
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