Election 2023

The finance spokespeople from the four major parties stake out their positions on the proposal.

Labour and National’s tourism priorities have received a mixed reception from the sector with more detail top of the wishlist for stakeholder groups.

Tourism needs investment to sustain its economic contribution and social, cultural, and environmental goals – not govt cuts – writes TIA’s Rebecca Ingram.

The country’s major political parties are making ambiguous tourism promises but Labour’s fixation on ‘high value’ could be detrimental to the youth and hostel sector, writes BYATA chair Haydn Marriner.

The Labour Party has pledged to boost New Zealand’s premium tourism offering in its economic plan for the country.

The National Party has promised a new Great Walk in Canterbury, longer Department of Conservation concessions, and more flexible working visas with faster processing.

Tackling visa delays and creating more sustainable funding for tourism were among the issues explored by a panel of politicians.

The 2023 General Election will be held on Saturday 14 October and advance voting will start on Monday 2 October.