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Upston: TNZ to return to full Crown funding after IVL reset… 11th September 2026 /

Upston: TNZ to return to full Crown funding after IVL reset…

National 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.


TNZ invests $820k in rare VFR campaign, targets 5,000 additional arrivals 9th September 2026 /

TNZ invests $820k in rare VFR campaign, targets 5,000 additional arrivals

TNZ launches its first global campaign in at least a decade in overseas markets with messages to visit friends and relatives here.


Record 183 million people considering NZ – TNZ 9th September 2026

Record 183 million people considering NZ – TNZ

A record 183 million people are considering a trip to New Zealand, according to Tourism New Zealand.


…as TNZ, Maverick marketer, Black Barn win big at national marketing, Hawke’s Bay awards 4th September 2026 / /

…as TNZ, Maverick marketer, Black Barn win big at national marketing, Hawke’s Bay awards

Operators and marketers win honours in two major awards programmes.


“We’ve got to keep the momentum up” – TNZ’s de Monchy targets 10% growth to hit full visitor recovery 17th August 2026 /

“We’ve got to keep the momentum up” – TNZ’s de Monchy targets 10% growth to hit full visitor recovery

The agency effectively meets its goal of 3.7 million visitor arrivals for the year to June, and now focuses on the full recovery by 2026 end.


Govt invests $500k from IVL into expanding Tiaki visitor programme 12th August 2026 / /

Govt invests $500k from IVL into expanding Tiaki visitor programme

The government is investing $500,000 from the International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy to expand the Tiaki – Care for New Zealand programme.


TNZ targets Asian growth after successful Kiwi Links 7th August 2026 /

TNZ targets Asian growth after successful Kiwi Links

Tourism New Zealand has wrapped up its annual Kiwi Link trade events in India and Southeast Asia, bringing together 95 New Zealand tourism organisations with 121 travel buyers from across the subcontinent and key Asian markets.


TNZ partners with Webjet to drive Aus demand 5th August 2026 /

TNZ partners with Webjet to drive Aus demand

Tourism New Zealand has partnered with Webjet to launch a limited-time airfare sale targeting Australia.


TNZ releases AI guide for operators  3rd August 2026 /

TNZ releases AI guide for operators 

Tourism New Zealand has released an artificial intelligence discoverability guidebook for tourism operators after completing a nationwide series of workshops on the technology.


TNZ secures IVL funding for AI upgrades 29th July 2026 / /

TNZ secures IVL funding for AI upgrades

The government is investing $800,000 to make New Zealand tourism operators more visible to artificial intelligence search tools.


Upston reappoints Tourism New Zealand leadership 29th July 2026 /

Upston reappoints Tourism New Zealand leadership

Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston has reappointed Paul Brock as chair of the New Zealand Tourism Board for a further three-year term. 


TNZ leans into AI, business & major events, regional growth in new strategy 17th July 2026 /

TNZ leans into AI, business & major events, regional growth in new strategy

TNZ plans to use major events, business events and conference infrastructure to create urgency for travel bookings.