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What communication, if any, has the Minister had with her colleague, the Minister of Local Government, about the Tourism strategy system roles, especially leading "Marketing to New Zealanders to travel and attend events within New Zealand is undertaken by both local government (RTOs) and tourism businesses"?

Answered Question 30264 (2026)
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Celia Wade-Brown

List MP · Green Party

Question

  • What communication, if any, has the Minister had with her colleague, the Minister of Local Government, about the Tourism strategy system roles, especially leading "Marketing to New Zealanders to travel and attend events within New Zealand is undertaken by both local government (RTOs) and tourism businesses"?

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Hon Louise Upston

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

Answer

As Minister of Tourism and Hospitality, I regularly engage with my ministerial colleagues, including the Minister of Local Government, on a range of matters where there are overlaps between portfolios. This remains the case in relation to the Tourism Policy Statement and respective system roles.