24th October 2023 InnovationWaitaki Whitestone Geopark Trust is among five recipients of funding from the $14m programme.
2nd October 2023 Innovation / ResearchThe government is investing $8.2m in a five-year research programme that aims to create a technology-supported ‘new tourism’ model for New Zealand.
30th August 2023 Innovation / TNZTens of millions of dollars is being clawed back from TNZ and the Innovation Programme for Tourism Recovery.
21st August 2023 Innovation / QLDCIts $25k from the govt fund will go towards connecting tourism and goods exporters.
8th August 2023 Hamilton Zoo / InnovationThe attraction is developing a new tool to support NZ’s popular wildlife, such as whales, and ecotourism too.
7th August 2023 Funding / InnovationTwo ventures from the inaugural industry accelerator will receive co-funding from the $44m programme.
25th July 2023 Funding / InnovationRegeneration and conservation projects are the latest to get co-funding from the $44m Innovation Programme for Tourism Recovery.
21st July 2023 Innovation / WestpacThe bank says consolidation through M&A or JVs will help the industry transform and adapt to a new technological era.
12th June 2023 Hey Kiwi / InnovationHey Kiwi plans to use artificial intelligence to transform the way visitors experience NZ.
12th June 2023 Innovation / MBIEThe final closing date for Stream 2 applications under the Innovation Programme for Tourism Recovery has been extended by just over six weeks to 15 December 2023 from its initial 31 October deadline.
6th June 2023 Funding / InnovationAn electric hydrofoil venture targeting tourism is one of four new applicants to receive co-funding from the $44m programme.
1st May 2023 Funding / InnovationAn application involving some well-known Queenstown operators has been granted co-funding from the $54m programme.
5th April 2023 Funding / InnovationThree organisations have secured funding from the initiative, which aims to encourage decarbonisation.
19th January 2023 InnovationDozens of applicants seek co-funding from the government’s $54m Innovation Programme for Tourism Recovery.
12th December 2022 Funding / InnovationDetailed resources about the $54m Tourism Innovation Programme is now available through the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment.
8th December 2022 Funding / InnovationThe Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment has published its guidance for tourism businesses interested in applying for the $54m Innovation Programme for Tourism Recovery.
10th November 2022 Innovation / Summit 2022Up to $10 in govt co-funding is available for individual projects that could help the sector decarbonise and improve productivity and resilience.
15th July 2022 Funding / InnovationEnabling non-tourism sector organisations, such as technology and overseas firms, as well as academic institutions, to be eligible for will bring the highest level of innovation.
25th September 2020 Innovation / NZ Māori TourismStrong international demand for Māori tourism product meant the sector did not really needed to consider altering its products.
24th September 2020 InnovationWellington-based Creative HQ will host the Tourism Design Challenge, a 48-hour innovation weekend to find better travel solutions for suppliers, travellers and the environment.
23rd September 2020 Innovation / RecoveryFor small operators, being innovative is the only way to stay afloat, says Janet Oldham of Great Walks of New Zealand.
22nd September 2020 Innovation / RecoveryClosed borders forced the inbound tourism operator into looking at alternative product offerings.
21st September 2020 Innovation / RecoveryFor tourism operators struggling to pivot to the new visitor landscape, there are opportunities out there.
11th August 2020 Innovation / RecoveryCovid-19 has given NZ’s research, science and innovation sector a chance to engage with tourism.
