19852 (2025). Celia Wade-Brown to the Minister for Tourism and Hospitality

19852 (2025). Celia Wade-Brown to the Minister for Tourism and Hospitality: How does the Minister respond to community support for tourism in Queenstown falling from about 80 to 20 per cent as the tourism hot-spot grapples with infrastructure issues alongside growing tourism numbers?

Hon Louise Upston: My current focus is on international tourism growth and welcoming more visitors to New Zealand. I acknowledge that increased visitation can result in pressure on infrastructure and communities, particularly in popular destinations such as Queenstown. I am listening to local government and the sector on the challenges faced.