17450 (2025). Glen Bennett to the Minister for Tourism and Hospitality

17450 (2025). Glen Bennett to the Minister for Tourism and Hospitality: Did Tourism New Zealand or the Ministry of Business Innovation & Employment provide any alternative scenarios or forecasts in visitor numbers based on different levels of funding before settling on the $13.5 million figure for the tourism turbocharge announcement, and if so, what were they?

Hon Louise Upston: The government has made the decision following due process and in line with established decision making protocols, including analysis of several options. The decision reflects careful consideration of the broader context to ensure alignment with the government's overall objectives and responsibilities.