The International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL) is regularly reviewed to assess its effectiveness, funding settings and contribution to tourism and conservation outcomes. This page provides information on those reviews and any resulting changes to the IVL.
The New Zealand Institute for Advanced Technology was announced as the fourth Public Research Organisation, and will be a cornerstone of the Government’s goal to grow a high-tech, high-value economy.
Many tourists, people on working holidays, and some students and workers coming to New Zealand must pay an International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL) of NZD $100.
Informed by advice from the Prime Minister’s Science, Innovation and Technology Advisory Council, the Plan directs sustained investment toward opportunities with the greatest potential to drive economic growth and long-term prosperity and identifies research areas where New Zealand can lead, building on existing strengths that provide a competitive edge.
While domestic production of oil and LPG continues to decrease, the volume of oil consumed in New Zealand in 2025 stayed relatively steady. Despite geopolitical events in the Middle East, prices remained stable over the course of the year.
Diversity is vital for our science system to realise its full potential. A focus on diversity ensures we capture the very best ideas and talent to support the highest quality research.
Record levels of geothermal and solar generation, driven by growth in generation capacity and reduced reliance on thermal generation. As a result, 88.5% of electricity generated in 2025 came from renewable sources.
We understand that Māori success is New Zealand’s success and that unlocking the science and innovation potential of Māori knowledge, people and resources will benefit New Zealand.
In May and June 2024 we consulted on proposed changes to the International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL). Following consultation, the Government has now agreed to increase the IVL to $100.
New Zealand’s gene technology rules are being updated to match scientific and technological advancements.
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