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Where in the Crown accounts is any International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy revenue not appropriated to tourism or conservation initiatives recorded? and 1 other question

Answered 13276, 13277 (2026)
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Asked by

Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

Questions

  • 13276

    Where in the Crown accounts is any International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy revenue not appropriated to tourism or conservation initiatives recorded?

  • 13277

    What is the difference between the total International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy revenue collected since the levy was introduced and the total amount appropriated to tourism and conservation initiatives funded by that revenue?

Answered by

Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Tourism and Hospitality

Answer

All International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy revenue has been hypothecated to tourism and conservation. From 2025/26 onward, $35 million per year is allocated for new investment for tourism and $55 million per year allocated for conservation, provided as fixed annual appropriations. Remaining additional revenue is attributed to existing activity within tourism and conservation.