National Party

29th September 2026 Election / National Party

Election 2026: Nats put tourism growth in economic plan

The National Party makes tourism growth part of its election economic plan, alongside trade, investment and infrastructure.

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24th August 2026 Bed Tax / National Party

National in bed tax u-turn, rules out exploration despite Auckland Deal pledge…

It had previously committed to exploring the funding option, putting the promise in writing in its city deal with Auckland.

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17th August 2026 Election / National Party

National pledges visitor charges, Queenstown support in southern plan

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

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10th August 2026 Election / National Party

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.

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30 Oct 2026   On the Job / People

On the Job: Ruwhiu-Karawana joins Tourism Council, new InterContinental BDM, JetPark appointments… and more!

30 Oct 2026   Election / Labour

Election 2026: Tourism, events, aviation pledges in Labour manifesto

30 Oct 2026   Hotels / Precinct

Five-star hotel on hold as Precinct shelves $1.6bn Downtown development

30 Oct 2026   Advertisement / Top Job

Programme Lead – Kiwi North NZ

30 Oct 2026   MBIE / MRTEs / TECTs

MBIE suspends key visitor spending data MRTEs following concerns

30 Oct 2026   Hotels / STR

Weekly hotel results: Confident Christchurch sees room rates rise