Regulation & Policy

Mackenzie District Council is inviting public engagement from 6 July – 13 August on the creation of a 100-year vision for the region as a first step towards a destination management plan.

Maritime New Zealand is calling for feedback on draft Marine Protection Rules as part of plans for New Zealand to join an international convention to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution from ships.

Queenstown Lakes District Council is seeking feedback on freedom camping in the district via a survey.

An advocacy group wants an inquiry into the freedom camping situation in New Zealand after a related members’ bill on the matter was picked from the ballot last week.

Documents released under OIA appear to show the government has already made up its mind, says the association.

Increasing protected sea areas from the current 9.8% to 30% has the potential to boost marine tourism, says a Northland operator.

DOC could restrict interactions with marine mammals and will assess the capacity for increased tourism under the new strategy.

Support for the MIQ system will be required until at least 31 December 2022, says a government report into the facilities.

Ardern’s comments come as more countries require vaccination passports for international travellers.

Progress is finally being made in what could be a “genuine partnership” between government and industry.

An innovative role for Māori tourism is floated to help the country transition to net zero emissions by 2050.

More recovery than regenerative, the plan introduces yet another initiative to reimagine tourism.

The Commerce Commission is seeking submissions from the airports about consumer expectations around decarbonization and alternate fuel use.

A law change will likely lead to an increase in wine cellar doors and vineyard visitation, says NZ Winegrowers.

The Govt is proposing industry picks up more of the bill for freedom camping enforcement.

Vehicle rental companies may be required to collect fines under a new set of proposals.

It has been a while since many of us have encountered Australians in the wild, writes Bennett Richardson.

Surge in recreational vessels partly to blame for dolphins leaving Bay of Islands, large operators support marine mammal sanctuary.

The public-private plan for tourism – the biggest effort yet to reshape the sector – will now never be realised.

New SOI for Crown entity covers next four years, submissions from the public close on 9 April.

The highly anticipated Tourism Futures Taskforce interim report contains a host of recommendations for the sector.

EVs – like Nomad Safaris’ Tesla – can play a bigger role in tourism, says the Climate Change Commission.

Simon Upton says the optimal time to bring in any new tax is now.

The $5 Stewart Island visitor levy is a possible model for the Hauraki Gulf destination. 

Concerns over the additional financial burden a doubling of sick leave will pile on fragile tourism and hospitality businesses  have led to a raft of submissions against the government’s proposed increase.

Tourism Industry Aotearoa is calling for $2.8m of support from the Government for help with operator compliance costs.

The Government has introduced new measures to help businesses facing insolvency due to Covid-19 as part of further measures to boost New Zealand’s economic recovery.

The Government will provide interest free loans for a year to small businesses hit by the Covid-19 economic shock.

But it is in a deep slumber, says TIA’s CEO.

The NZ Hotel Owner Association and the Tax Equity Group will fight on despite Govt support for the levy.

The Tourism Industry Association’s Chris Roberts questions the fairness of Auckland mayor Phil Goff’s proposed targeted accommodation rate, which could see some operators hit with rate increases of 250% or more.

A month-long consultation period on Auckland Mayor Phil Goff’s proposal for an accommodation targeted rate opened this week.

Hotels currently under refurbishment and new hotels are faced with massive cost increases long-term because of mayor Phil Goff’s accommodation targeted rate.

The Government has announced a target of 90% of New Zealand’s lakes and rivers meeting swimmable water quality standards by 2040, alongside releasing new policy, regulations, information maps and funding.

The tourism industry is pleased that the Government has recognised fresh water’s value to the visitor economy, and is hopeful that this can be realised via its new water quality targets.

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Aviation New Zealand’s chief executive John Nicholson tells us why he believes DOC’s new landing charges are an unfair imposition on an industry already operating under heavy fee burdens, with more to come later this year.

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In a Q&A focused on funding, Tourism Minister Paula Bennett outlines the government’s view of investing in the sector and calls on the industry to contribute.