2nd April 2026 NZMT / PoliticsNew Zealand Māori Tourism chair Dale Stephens is standing for the National Party at this year’s general election.
10th March 2025 Labour / PoliticsThe Labour Party has a new spokesperson for tourism and hospitality but it has gone to its last-ranked MP in Parliament – again.
30th November 2023 PoliticsFirst-time Labour MP Cushla Tangaere-Manuel will take on tourism and hospitality and govt minister Matt Doocey.
27th November 2023 Politics / T&H MinisterIt’s a new era for tourism, with industry leaders like TIA’s Rebecca Ingram keen to work “with all the ministers that have responsibilities that intersect with our important industry”.
24th November 2023 Politics / T&H MinisterThe MP for Waimakariri will lead the renamed tourism and hospitality portfolio.
24th November 2023 Politics / T&H MinisterThe new govt is expected to name its ministers today, with many in the sector hoping for a high-ranking appointment to the tourism portfolio.
13th October 2023 Election 2023 / PoliticsAn IVL review, a new Great Walk, and more value on Māori are among the pledges that have been made during the campaign.
26th September 2023 Election 2023 / PoliticsThe Labour Party has released its first climate manifesto that outlines how the party will progress its emissions reduction goals.
21st September 2023 Education / PoliticsThe National Party is promising to revive international education by improving visa processing and expanding work rights if it becomes the government following the 14 October election.
15th September 2023 Election 2023 / PoliticsThe finance spokespeople from the four major parties stake out their positions on the proposal.
8th September 2023 Election 2023 / PoliticsLabour and National’s tourism priorities have received a mixed reception from the sector with more detail top of the wishlist for stakeholder groups.
7th September 2023 Election 2023 / PoliticsThe Labour Party has pledged to boost New Zealand’s premium tourism offering in its economic plan for the country.
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