The Government is investing an extra $13.5 million in international marketing to bring more visitors to New Zealand.

Regional tourism organisations will receive a total of $3 million to attract more international visitors to regional New Zealand this year.

Changes to support the effective management of freedom camping in New Zealand.

In 2023, the Government passed a new law for self-contained vehicles to better manage the impacts of freedom camping on our communities and environment.

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) are seeking feedback on whether to extend the transitional period for privately owned, self-contained vehicles in the Freedom Camping Act beyond 7 June 2025.

The Government is moving forward with recommendations from the Tourism Data Leadership Group, including establishing a new Tourism Data Partnership Fund.

The first phase of the Tourism Industry Transformation Plan (ITP) focused on enabling Better Work for the tourism industry.

The second phase of the Tourism ITP focused on the environment and tourism.

To lead the development of this phase of the ITP, a Leadership Group was established.