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Does the government plan to increase the current funding held by the Major Events Fund; if so, by how much?

Answered Question 37216 (2026)
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Rachel Boyack

Member for Nelson · Labour Party

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  • Does the government plan to increase the current funding held by the Major Events Fund; if so, by how much?

Answered by

Hon Louise Upston

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

Answer

I refer the Member to reply number 37215 (2026). This includes a funding uplift in 2025/26 to support Major Event and Tourism Package initiatives including $40.0 million for the one-off Event Attraction Package and $10.0 million for the one-off Events Boost Fund.