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Wednesday Letter: “Govt has set clear objectives for new IVL spending” – Upston 27th May 2026 / /

Wednesday Letter: “Govt has set clear objectives for new IVL spending” – Upston

The tourism and hospitality minister rejects criticisms that the International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy is not being used as intended.


Upston hosts industry for second Cruise Forum 26th May 2026 /

Upston hosts industry for second Cruise Forum

The country’s cruise industry is in Wellington today for the second Cruise Forum.


TRENZ: Luxon, Upston urge regional spread amid hotspot challenges 21st May 2026 / /

TRENZ: Luxon, Upston urge regional spread amid hotspot challenges

“There’s lots of opportunities for us to push tourists into all parts of the country and that’s what we’ll keep doing,” says the PM.


…as it braces for years of budget cuts from govt’s overhaul of public service 21st May 2026 /

…as it braces for years of budget cuts from govt’s overhaul of public service

TNZ faces years of budget cuts as part of the government’s cutback of the public service.


TRENZ: Air NZ launches Christchurch links to Singapore, Tokyo and Perth 20th May 2026 / /

TRENZ: Air NZ launches Christchurch links to Singapore, Tokyo and Perth

The routes will begin progressively from late October this year.


Govt-backed footy fest attracts Chelsea FC Women to Eden Park 12th May 2026 /

Govt-backed footy fest attracts Chelsea FC Women to Eden Park

One of the most successful clubs in English women’s football, Chelsea will play here for the first time as part of the inaugural NZ International Football Festival.


Auckland secures Olympic sailing champs double-header, with govt backing 12th May 2026 /

Auckland secures Olympic sailing champs double-header, with govt backing

Olympic-class sailing world championships will return to New Zealand in early 2028 for the first time since 2019.


Six Great Rides share $7m from NZ Cycle Trail Fund, DOC 7th May 2026 /

Six Great Rides share $7m from NZ Cycle Trail Fund, DOC

The Mountains to Sea – Ngā Ara Tūhono Cycle Trail through Ruapehu and Whanganui secures the largest funding allocation.


Upston confident of cruise growth after Seatrade debut 30th April 2026 /

Upston confident of cruise growth after Seatrade debut

The tourism and hospitality minister says NZ has “reset” its relationship with global cruise lines.


Govt invests $837k to repair, promote Great Ride trails  28th April 2026 /

Govt invests $837k to repair, promote Great Ride trails 

The storm-damaged Wai iti section of Tasman’s Great Taste Trail will receive $427k for repairs.


Auckland loses SailGP: Event failed economic test after funding ask increased – Upston 24th April 2026 /

Auckland loses SailGP: Event failed economic test after funding ask increased – Upston

The govt pulls support after an assessment concludes the event does not deliver sufficient national value.


Upston at Seatrade shows govt, industry aligned on cruise comeback – NZCA 17th April 2026 / /

Upston at Seatrade shows govt, industry aligned on cruise comeback – NZCA

Upston met global cruise leaders at the conference in Miami this week in the first ever attendance by a NZ govt minister.