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Why was the fee payable to the Michelin Guide not disclosed publicly at the time of the announcement?

Answered Question 35557 (2026)
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Glen Bennett

List MP · Labour Party

Question

  • Why was the fee payable to the Michelin Guide not disclosed publicly at the time of the announcement?

Answered by

Hon Louise Upston

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

Answer

Tourism New Zealand advises that the fee was not publicly disclosed because it was considered commercially sensitive information under Tourism New Zealand's contractual arrangements with Michelin.