Tourism funding
Investment in quality infrastructure and tourism assets helps creates positive economic, social and environmental benefits for New Zealanders and our visitors.
Investment in quality infrastructure and tourism assets helps creates positive economic, social and environmental benefits for New Zealanders and our visitors.
Aotearoa New Zealand’s tourism industry was greatly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The government provided broad-based and targeted support to the industry during the pandemic. You can read about the support we provided at the links below.
The Government is investing an additional $13.5 million into international tourism marketing to encourage more visitors to New Zealand.
The Government is investing in regional economic growth and sustainable tourism by supporting the installation of e-bike charging stations on 2 New Zealand cycle trails, with more regions set to benefit through an upcoming second funding round.
The Government is investing $2.6 million into 152 regional events across the country. Events are excellent drawcards to get more visitors into our regions, particularly in quieter parts of the year for the tourism sector.
Telephone and video interpreting service for government agencies.
The Government facilitates access to language assistance services, such as interpreting and translation services, to help clients with limited English access public services and information.
Findings of an independent review into the AEWV was released in February 2024.
New Zealand government agencies signed up to telephone and video interpreting, and the face to face interpreting panel.
Regional tourism organisations will receive a total of $3 million to attract more international visitors to regional New Zealand this year.
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