Consultation: Draft Tourism Environment Action Plan 2023
The Tourism Environment Leadership Group, supported by MBIE, are now carefully considering the feedback received and are working towards a final version.
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Future of the Skilled Migrant Category
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) sought views on proposed new settings for the Skilled Migrant Category residence visa.
Terms of Reference released for review into out of hours immigration visits
The head of the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has announced that a review is to be held into out of hours compliance visits carried out by Immigration New Zealand (INZ).
Milestone for MIQ as NZDF security departs
An important milestone in the operations of Managed Isolation and Quarantine (MIQ) has been reached with the release of the vast majority of New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) security personnel. Their significant duties have contributed greatly to the success of MIQ.
Last remaining MIQ facilities to close
The last remaining managed isolation facilities will close by 30 June 2022 as they will no longer be needed.
New Zealand border fully reopening by July 2022, new immigration settings announced
The Government has announced a new faster timeline for reopening the border and reconnecting New Zealand with the world. New Zealand’s border will now be fully reopened by the end of July – 3 months earlier than originally planned.
Two more trails join the Ngā Haerenga Great Rides network
More of Aotearoa New Zealand’s stunning scenery, culture and heritage and related activities are accessible by bike as 2 new trails join the Ngā Haerenga Great Rides network.
Border class exception for ski seasonal workers
The government has announced a border class exception for up to 275 experienced ski seasonal workers.
Tourism Kick-start Fund opens on 1 April
Tourism businesses in the 5 South Island communities most reliant on international visitors will be able to apply for support from the $49 million Tourism Kick-start Fund initiative on 1 April.
Events Transition Support Payment scheme extended and expanded
The Events Transition Support Payment scheme (ETSP), introduced in November 2021 to give event organisers financial certainty to host large scale events over summer, will be extended from 4 April 2022 to 31 January 2023 and expanded to include business events.