As part of our ongoing commitment to supporting tourism research, this page provides the International Visitor Survey (IVS) microdata.

The latest International Visitor Survey (IVS) results released today show international visitors are spending more while in New Zealand.

The Innovation Programme for Tourism Recovery is a contestable fund for projects that will have meaningful impact across the tourism system.

Findings of an independent review into the AEWV was released in February 2024.

The Regional Events Promotion Fund (REPF) provides $5 million over 2 years to support the promotion of regional events to the domestic market. The aim of the fund is to encourage regional dispersal and increase visitor spend in the regions with an additional focus on encouraging seasonal dispersal by promoting events outside of the peak summer season.

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

The Tourism Satellite Account (TSA) report presents information on tourism's contribution to the New Zealand economy in terms of expenditure and employment.

The Chief Executive of the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has accepted the findings and recommendations of the independent external review into the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV), released today by Te Kawa Mataaho/Public Service Commission.

The projects funded by the IVL are examples of how visitors have directly contributed to the unique natural heritage they enjoy, and the infrastructure they use while they’re here.

The Minister and Associate Minister of Immigration are proactively releasing the titles of documents received from MBIE.