53093 (2025). Hon Dr Duncan Webb to the Minister for Tourism and Hospitality

53093 (2025). Hon Dr Duncan Webb to the Minister for Tourism and Hospitality: From which fund or programme did (or will) the funding provided to enable the New Zealand Michelin Guide come?

Hon Louise Upston: A contribution of $5.7 million of International Visitor and Conservation Levy (IVL) toward Michelin Guide activity has been confirmed. Tourism New Zealand is investing ~$2.5 million into a programme of activity around the Michelin Guide coming to New Zealand in the first year (to end of June 2026), including $1.9 million allocated from the International Visitor and Conservation Levy. An additional $3.8 million from the IVL will be invested in future years.