23rd October 2026 Election / IVL / TECNZThe industry group also calls for longer concessions, stronger export support, and more funding for TNZ.
21st October 2026 IVL / MBIERevenue from the International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy totalled $190.16m for the year to June 2026, according to the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment’s latest annual report.
21st October 2026 IVL / TongariroA new suspension bridge on the lower Tongariro River offers easier access for cyclists using the popular Tongariro River Trail at Tūrangi.
15th October 2026 DOC / IVLThe largest visitor investment is $8m for the construction of the Te Ara Mangawhero and Te Hangaruru sections of the Mountain to Sea Cycle Trail.
12th October 2026 DOC / Election / IVLBut there’s no equivalent line about topping up TNZ’s budget if the party is re-turned to govt.
7th October 2026 Central Otago / IVL / QLDCThe govt will consider tourism cost-sharing mechanisms and IVL support, alongside transport and housing measures for the region.
25th September 2026 Blue Spring / IVLThe money will support South Waikato to manage fast-growing demand at the natural attraction.
17th September 2026 Election / IVLCouncils will be allowed to use levy funds to replace existing tourism budgets.
15th September 2026 Great Rides / IVLThe govt is investing $1m from the IVL, which will help fund the the first stage of a new cycle trail on the Great Ride.
14th September 2026 Cruise / IVL / T&H MinisterThe govt says the funding will improve the arrival experience for cruise passengers, enhance public spaces, and create a more welcoming gateway to the township.
11th September 2026 IVL / TNZNational says it will maintain the agency’s baseline budget if re-elected, with the Crown providing tens of millions of dollars to replace IVL funding.
11th September 2026 BEIA / HPNZ / IVLMore tourism groups have given qualified backing for National’s proposed reset of the International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy.
