Election 2023 - Tourism Policy
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Act
Spokesperson:
Not yet available on their website.
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Green Party
Spokesperson:
- In partnership with tangata whenua, develop and implement a regenerative tourism strategy underpinned by values from Te Ao Maori and matauranga Maori.
- Ensure all subsidies for tourism incentivise enduring restorative outcomes, and, where subsidies are consequently removed, provide funding to support workers in a just transition.
- Implement strategies to reduce the impact of high tourist numbers in sensitive ecosystems.
- Prioritise the wellbeing of communities and culture above growth in tourism.
- Promote the support domestic tourism that is ecologically sustainable, innovative, diverse and accessible.
- Read more here
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Labour
Spokesperson:
Not yet available on their website.
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National
Spokesperson:
Joseph Mooney
Link to
policy here
.
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- A new Great Walk at Waiau-Toa/Molesworth in Canterbury to attract more visitors to this special part of New Zealand.
- E-bike chargers on the NZ Cycle Trail to make it accessible to people of all ages and fitness levels.
- Longer term DoC concessions to provide certainty for tourist operators to invest in unique experiences on the DoC estate.
- Better access to workers with more flexible working holiday visas and fast visa processing.
- Contestable funding to support the promotion of regional events outside major tourist destinations.
- Delivering critical infrastructure – like roads, housing and an EV charging network – to allow tourism to grow sustainably without overwhelming local communities.
- Read more here
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New Zealand First
Spokesperson:
Link to
policy here
.
- Utilise tourism to support thriving and sustainable regions.
- Explore ways to improve productivity within the tourism industry.
- Help New Zealand deliver exceptional visitor experiences.
- Use tourism to protect, restore and champion New Zealand’s natural environment, culture and heritage.
- Work towards tourism improving the lives of New Zealanders.
- Read more here
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TOP
Spokesperson:
Not yet available on their website.
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Te Pāti Māori
Spokesperson:
Not yet available on their website.