The Regional Tourism Estimates (RTEs) provided regional stakeholders with absolute dollar estimates of tourism expenditure at a detailed regional level — that is, by regional council, territorial authority, visitors’ country of origin and industry. They were superseded by the Monthly Regional Tourism Estimates (MRTEs) in 2016.
Domestic Travel Survey data was recorded using particular terms and classifications. This page defines the terms and has more information on the classifications.
We proactively release Cabinet papers and supporting advice on our policy work.
New measures have come into force on 1 July 2021 to better protect migrants from exploitation.
The Domestic Travel Survey (DTS) was a survey of approximately 15,000 households per year from 1999 to 2012, used to estimate the characteristics of New Zealanders’ domestic tourism.
We are changing the way employers recruit some migrants for temporary work in New Zealand.
The Regional Tourism Estimates 2006–2011 drew data from the International Visitors Survey, Domestic Travel Survey and electronic transactions data. They are presented here for historical purposes only.
Since it began in 2007, the Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) Scheme has enabled employers in the horticulture and viticulture sector to recruit an annually capped number of seasonal workers from eligible Pacific Island countries to plant, maintain, harvest, or pack crops.
This page has information about the data sources and methodology used for the Regional Tourism Estimates (2009–2015).
From time to time we seek public comment on a specific issue through a formal consultation process.
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