45141 (2025). Glen Bennett to the Minister for Tourism and Hospitality

45141 (2025). Glen Bennett to the Minister for Tourism and Hospitality: How many regional tourism operators, if any, will directly benefit from the $70 million Major Events and Tourism Package, and what proportion of the funding will be allocated outside of Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch?

Hon Louise Upston: The Major Events and Tourism Package will benefit tourism and hospitality businesses across New Zealand, through increased international visitation and economic activity. At this time, no decisions have been made about the specific recipients or the geographic distribution of funding for the events or regional tourism boost components of the package.