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Election 2023

RVA’s Ben McFadgen urges govt to address “radically out of date” transport rules 20th October 2023 /

RVA’s Ben McFadgen urges govt to address “radically out of date” transport rules

McFadgen also believes current decarbonisation settings are hurting the automotive industry.


New govt an opportunity for fresh thinking – BCA’s Delaney Myers 20th October 2023 /

New govt an opportunity for fresh thinking – BCA’s Delaney Myers

BCA’s briefing for incoming ministers will offer fresh thinking about the bus and coach sector, says the association’s CEO.


“Recognition of cruise is vital” – NZCA’s Jacqui Lloyd to new govt 19th October 2023 /

“Recognition of cruise is vital” – NZCA’s Jacqui Lloyd to new govt

The CEO says she would be “very concerned” if the tourism portfolio was allocated to a smaller party.


“Centre-right govt will relieve pressure” – Hospitality NZ’s Steve Armitage 18th October 2023 /

“Centre-right govt will relieve pressure” – Hospitality NZ’s Steve Armitage

The association’s CEO says many of its members will feel positive about the result.


“Sustainable funding most important conversation” – Lisa Hopkins’ message to new govt 18th October 2023 /

“Sustainable funding most important conversation” – Lisa Hopkins’ message to new govt

BEIA’s boss says it is also about the additional benefits the business events sector brings to NZ.


All change for govt – tourism leaders on next steps 17th October 2023 /

All change for govt – tourism leaders on next steps

TIA’s Rebecca Ingram, like all of the sector’s leaders, calls for a high-ranking tourism minister.


Election 2023: Let’s put Covid – and this govt – behind us 13th October 2023 /

Election 2023: Let’s put Covid – and this govt – behind us

Labour barely addressed the sector’s needs during its campaign, writes the Ticker’s Paul Yandall.


Election 2023: What the parties have promised for tourism 13th October 2023 /

Election 2023: What the parties have promised for tourism

An IVL review, a new Great Walk, and more value on Māori are among the pledges that have been made during the campaign.


TECNZ election manifesto: Milford Sound access, DOC concessions, visas 5th October 2023 /

TECNZ election manifesto: Milford Sound access, DOC concessions, visas

The industry group lays out the tourism challenges it wants the next govt to tackle.


Labour pledges more green funds, bus decarbonisation, EV chargers 26th September 2023 /

Labour pledges more green funds, bus decarbonisation, EV chargers

The Labour Party has released its first climate manifesto that outlines how the party will progress its emissions reduction goals.


Election 2023: Politicians’ yay or nay on Queenstown tourist levy 15th September 2023 /

Election 2023: Politicians’ yay or nay on Queenstown tourist levy

The finance spokespeople from the four major parties stake out their positions on the proposal.


Election 2023: ‘More detail please’ – tourism leaders on politicians’ promises 8th September 2023 /

Election 2023: ‘More detail please’ – tourism leaders on politicians’ promises

Labour and National’s tourism priorities have received a mixed reception from the sector with more detail top of the wishlist for stakeholder groups.


Election 2023: TIA’s Ingram on investing for the long game 8th September 2023 / /

Election 2023: TIA’s Ingram on investing for the long game

Tourism needs investment to sustain its economic contribution and social, cultural, and environmental goals – not govt cuts – writes TIA’s Rebecca Ingram.


Election 2023: “Dirt kicked in the face of every part of tourism not high end” – BYATA’s Marriner 8th September 2023 / /

Election 2023: “Dirt kicked in the face of every part of tourism not high end” – BYATA’s Marriner

The country’s major political parties are making ambiguous tourism promises but Labour’s fixation on ‘high value’ could be detrimental to the youth and hostel sector, writes BYATA chair Haydn Marriner.


Election 2023: Labour makes high-value tourism economic priority 7th September 2023 /

Election 2023: Labour makes high-value tourism economic priority

The Labour Party has pledged to boost New Zealand’s premium tourism offering in its economic plan for the country.


Election 2023: Nats pledge new Great Walk, better access to workers in $22m tourism commitment 7th September 2023 /

Election 2023: Nats pledge new Great Walk, better access to workers in $22m tourism commitment

The National Party has promised a new Great Walk in Canterbury, longer Department of Conservation concessions, and more flexible working visas with faster processing.


Election 2023: Visas, funding, bed taxes – political parties on tourism priorities 15th August 2023 /

Election 2023: Visas, funding, bed taxes – political parties on tourism priorities

Tackling visa delays and creating more sustainable funding for tourism were among the issues explored by a panel of politicians.


General Election to be held on 14 Oct 20th January 2023 /

General Election to be held on 14 Oct

The 2023 General Election will be held on Saturday 14 October and advance voting will start on Monday 2 October.