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Budget 2025

…and where the govt is getting the $70m from 15th September 2025 /

…and where the govt is getting the $70m from

The government’s new $70m Major Events and Tourism Package is being funded by two main sources, with a significant amount already earmarked for tourism.


Govt cuts previously budgeted back office funding, ramps up IVL support 27th May 2025 /

Govt cuts previously budgeted back office funding, ramps up IVL support

There have been significant budget cuts for the govt’s tourism functions but a big increase in IVL money.


Govt invests $400k in A&P shows 26th May 2025

Govt invests $400k in A&P shows

The government will invest $400,000 over four years to support more than 90 A&P shows across the country.


Budget 2025: Tourism generally pleased, Upston says growth plan coming… 23rd May 2025 / /

Budget 2025: Tourism generally pleased, Upston says growth plan coming…

Industry stakeholders have reacted positively to Budget 2025, with increases to Tourism New Zealand’s budget and $190m earmarked from the International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy among the highlights.


…as hospo welcomes Investment Boost, concerned about KiwiSaver 23rd May 2025 / /

…as hospo welcomes Investment Boost, concerned about KiwiSaver

Restaurant Association of New Zealand chief executive Marisa Bidois says the group has been pushing for changes around tax deductibility for investment in assets.


Budget 2025: Investment Boost unveiled 23rd May 2025

Budget 2025: Investment Boost unveiled

As part of Budget 2025, the government has launched Investment Boost, which is designed to encourage businesses to invest.


Budget 2025: Changes to KiwiSaver on the way 23rd May 2025

Budget 2025: Changes to KiwiSaver on the way

The government has made changes to KiwiSaver as part of Budget 2025.


Budget 2025: Tourism & hospo gets $184m, IVL more than doubles that 22nd May 2025 /

Budget 2025: Tourism & hospo gets $184m, IVL more than doubles that

TNZ has its funding boosted by the IVL and the govt commits $190m from the levy for the sector.


Budget 2025: What the accommodation sector wants… 22nd May 2025 / /

Budget 2025: What the accommodation sector wants…

HCA’s James Doolan and BYATA’s Brett Duncan lay out the sector’s hopes for today’s announcement.


Budget 2025: What hospitality wants served up 21st May 2025 / /

Budget 2025: What hospitality wants served up

Hospitality NZ’s Steve Armitage and Restaurant Association’s Marissa Bidois lay out their hopes for tomorrow.


Budget 2025: What tourism wants from Finance Minister Nicola Willis 20th May 2025

Budget 2025: What tourism wants from Finance Minister Nicola Willis

The country’s leading industry groups lay out their hopes for Thursday’s announcement.


Budget 2025: Govt cuts new money for operating spend to $1.3bn 29th April 2025

Budget 2025: Govt cuts new money for operating spend to $1.3bn

In her first pre-Budget 2025 speech, Finance Minister Nicola Willis said the government will cut its operating allowance but was still focused on growth.