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How many applications were received for the Events Boost Fund, and how many were approved or declined?

Answered Question 24835 (2026)
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Tamatha Paul

Member for Wellington Central · Green Party

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  • How many applications were received for the Events Boost Fund, and how many were approved or declined?

Answered by

Hon Louise Upston

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

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198 applications have been received. Of these, I have declined 99 applications and 50 were assessed as ineligible. The MBIE website contains a list of events announced to date: https://www.mbie.govt.nz/immigration-and-tourism/tourism/tourism-funding.