Public consultation on the Freedom Camping Regulations Discussion Document occurred between 8 September and 6 October 2022.

The Tourism Infrastructure Fund is open to councils, although some community organisations with council backing can apply.

Research commissioned by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment into the 2019/20 summer season found that freedom camping provides financial benefits for New Zealand

The Responsible Camping Working Group includes representatives from local and central government, and tourism sector agencies.

To ensure the sustainability of the tourism sector, New Zealand-Aotearoa needs to develop and promote high-quality, authentic visitor experiences that draw on New Zealand-Aotearoa’s unique visitor proposition of our people and our place.

Targeted Tourism support was available to the 5 South Island communities most impacted by the loss of international visitors.

The Better Work Action Plan (Action Plan) for Tourism was launched in Queenstown on 1 March 2023, as part of the wider Tourism Industry Transformation Plan (ITP).

A panel of independent advisers, tourism sector and government representatives reviews Tourism Infrastructure Fund applications and makes recommendations to the Minister of Tourism.

We assess all applications to the Tourism Infrastructure Fund for eligibility and put through an independent financial assessment before being considered by a funding panel.

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has consulted on the draft Better Work Action Plan on behalf of the Tourism Industry Transformation Plan Leadership Group.