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DOC awards $9.2m to community conservation projects 20th August 2026 /

DOC awards $9.2m to community conservation projects

Twenty community conservation projects across New Zealand will share $9.2m from the Department of Conservation Community Fund.


Govt launches one-stop tool for $400m in business funding 10th August 2026

Govt launches one-stop tool for $400m in business funding

Businesses can now search across $400m a year of government grants, funds and equity schemes through an upgraded online Funding Explorer.


Christchurch biggest winner from govt’s $10m Events Boost Fund  3rd July 2026 /

Christchurch biggest winner from govt’s $10m Events Boost Fund 

SIX60 and Synthony’s recent concert at One NZ Stadium received the maximum $750k allocation.


Tourism delivers $10.5bn for govt’s coffers, far outstripping investment – report 22nd April 2026 /

Tourism delivers $10.5bn for govt’s coffers, far outstripping investment – report

The govt invests only $1.4bn annually in the sector but under its growth plans, much more is needed for infrastructure.


QLDC opening applications for $250k from Events Fund 31st March 2026 /

QLDC opening applications for $250k from Events Fund

Queenstown Lakes District Council will open applications on 1 April for three community funding streams, including a $250,000 Events Fund aimed at supporting local events across the district.


Cultural festivals, sports events, concerts secure $5m from Major Events & Tourism Package 4th December 2025 /

Cultural festivals, sports events, concerts secure $5m from Major Events & Tourism Package

Six60 & Synthony has secured support from the govt’s events package. Image: Supplied.


DOC reveals paid parking pricing at Aoraki Mount Cook 24th September 2025 /

DOC reveals paid parking pricing at Aoraki Mount Cook

The Department of Conservation has released a pricing proposal for a new paid parking pilot at the White Horse Hill carpark in Aoraki Mount Cook National Park.


$300k Waitangi Day contestable events fund opens 22nd September 2025 /

$300k Waitangi Day contestable events fund opens

Up to $300,000 of contestable funding is now available to support community events marking Waitangi Day.


Govt invests $2.6m in World Triathlon events, expects $25m in visitor spend 6th August 2025 /

Govt invests $2.6m in World Triathlon events, expects $25m in visitor spend

The government is investing $2.56m from its Major Events Fund to support Triathlon New Zealand to host major sporting events in Tauranga over the next three years.


Inconsistent council funding risks visitor experience – Upston 7th July 2025 /

Inconsistent council funding risks visitor experience – Upston

The tourism and hospitality minister says some councils “don’t do a thing” when it comes to tourism funding – and that’s a problem.


Nearly $1m funding for Tauranga, Western BOP events 29th April 2025 /

Nearly $1m funding for Tauranga, Western BOP events

A record 99 events received $966,461 funding from the Tauranga Western Bay Community Event fund in the 2024/25 year.


Hawke’s Bay Tourism funding reprieve “crucial and welcome” – Hickton 21st February 2025 /

Hawke’s Bay Tourism funding reprieve “crucial and welcome” – Hickton

Hawke’s Bay Tourism will be given $450,000 by Napier City Council, which means it will meet its $1m minimum operating budget.