7th May 2026 Great Rides / T&H MinisterThe Mountains to Sea – Ngā Ara Tūhono Cycle Trail through Ruapehu and Whanganui secures the largest funding allocation.
30th April 2026 Cruise / T&H MinisterThe tourism and hospitality minister says NZ has “reset” its relationship with global cruise lines.
28th April 2026 Great Rides / T&H MinisterThe storm-damaged Wai iti section of Tasman’s Great Taste Trail will receive $427k for repairs.
24th April 2026 SailGP / T&H MinisterThe govt pulls support after an assessment concludes the event does not deliver sufficient national value.
17th April 2026 CLIA / NZCA / T&H MinisterUpston met global cruise leaders at the conference in Miami this week in the first ever attendance by a NZ govt minister.
15th April 2026 China / T&H MinisterTourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston says strong Chinese New Year demand and government visa changes were key drivers of growth in February’s international visitor numbers.
13th April 2026 NZCA / Seatrade / T&H MinisterThe tourism and hospitality minister goes direct to the industry’s decision makers to help revitalise NZ cruise.
7th April 2026 People / T&H MinisterTourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston has been appointed Leader of the House.
30th March 2026 BYATA / T&H Minister / TIATourism leaders say the proposal could help resolve long-standing fragmentation across the sector.
30th March 2026 Events / T&H MinisterThe Premier League team will play Auckland FC at Eden Park in July – the first time an English top-flight men’s club has played in NZ since 2014.
27th March 2026 T&H Minister / TPSThe tourism and hospitality minister says the statement will clarify roles and investment, and address the fragmentation in NZ’s tourism system.
18th March 2026 Events / T&H MinisterThe singer will come to NZ in November thanks to support from the $40m Events Attraction Package.
