Election year:
2023
Political party:
National
Associated politicians:
Policy:
Tourism
- 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.
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