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Election 2026

National pledges visitor charges, Queenstown support in southern plan 17th August 2026 /

National pledges visitor charges, Queenstown support in southern plan

Developers are vying to provide a gondola-based solution for Queenstown’s congestion woes.


“A fairer deal without a new tax” – ACT’s Seymour pitches Local Tourism Dividend 14th August 2026 / /

“A fairer deal without a new tax” – ACT’s Seymour pitches Local Tourism Dividend

The proposal would give councils $1 for every guest night recorded in their area, with the money drawn from GST and existing visitor levies.


BEIA calls for accommodation levy, more event funding in election manifesto 10th August 2026 /

BEIA calls for accommodation levy, more event funding in election manifesto

The industry group urges politicians to consider business events as national economic infrastructure.


Election 2026: Nats’ list ranks Upston, NZ Maori Tourism’s Dale Stephens 10th August 2026 /

Election 2026: Nats’ list ranks Upston, NZ Maori Tourism’s Dale Stephens

Louise Upston has been ranked 7th on the National Party’s list for the 2026 general election on 7 November.


Election 2026: Labour pledges small business procurement, unveils action plan 10th August 2026 /

Election 2026: Labour pledges small business procurement, unveils action plan

Labour has pledged to target 15% of the government’s annual contracts to small businesses as part of a wider package of policies aimed at the sector ahead of the 7 November 2026 election.


Election 2026: First tourism-related policy sees Nats target hunting exports  27th July 2026 / /

Election 2026: First tourism-related policy sees Nats target hunting exports 

In the first tourism-related policy to be released before the general election, National says it wants to promote premium guided hunting.