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Boosting Sustainable Tourism with $17.5M Investment in Natural Attractions
30 Jul 2025 | 1 year ago | 1776 viewsThe $17.5 million investment in sustainable tourism aims to boost regional economies by supporting jobs and incomes at popular natural attractions in New Zealand. The funding will improve visitor planning and management at key sites like Aoraki Mount Cook National Park and Milford Sound, ensuring the conservation areas continue to attract tourists with stunning nature. Additionally, investments in Great Walks and DOC campsites will enhance service and management, contributing to the country's economic growth driven by tourism expenditure of $44.4 billion and over 300,000 jobs.
Tags: Tama Potaka sustainable tourism Conservation Minister Aotearoa New Zealand tourism conservation areas Department of Conservation Great Walks tourism concessions economic growthGovernment Funding Boost to Combat Invasive Weeds in NZ Tourist Landscapes
30 Jul 2025 | 1 year ago | 1637 viewsConservation Minister Tama Potaka highlights the importance of eradicating invasive weeds to benefit tourism and rural businesses in New Zealand. The government is investing in early detection technology and allocating funds from the International Visitor Levy to protect iconic landscapes like Abel Tasman, Aoraki/Mt Cook, and Tongariro. Additional funding is directed towards combating wilding pines and other significant weeds, aiming to safeguard the environment, economy, and biodiversity of the country.
Tags: Tourism rural businesses Government action invasive weeds early detection technology Conservation Minister Tama Potaka Department of Conservation International Visitor Levy wilding pines Biosecurity Minister Andrew HoggardNew Zealand Bolsters Cybercrime Protection with Budapest Convention Passage
24 Jul 2025 | 1 year ago | 2202 viewsNew Zealand passes legislation to enhance protection against cybercrime, with 11% of citizens falling victim to online threats in 2024, resulting in significant emotional and financial harm. Joining the Budapest Convention will enable cooperation with other countries in criminal investigations and align domestic laws with international standards. Provisions in the Bill include new preservation directions, amendments to enhance mutual assistance in criminal matters, and updates to the Crimes Act to address cybercrime comprehensively.
Tags: New Zealanders cybercrime legislation Paul Goldsmith fraud National Cyber Security Centre Budapest Convention Council of Europe Convention on Cybercrime law enforcement agencies criminal investigations‘Everyone Must Go’ Campaign Drives Surge in Australian Tourism to New Zealand
23 Jul 2025 | 1 year ago | 2051 viewsThe 'Everyone Must Go' campaign in New Zealand exceeded expectations, bringing in over 7,981 additional visitors and generating significant attention on both sides of the Tasman. Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston highlights the campaign's success in boosting regional economies and tourism operators through collaboration between the sector and government. The campaign's strong results led to further investment, showcasing the positive impact of targeted marketing efforts on driving economic growth and supporting the tourism industry.
Tags: Louise Upston Tourism New Zealand Australia Campaign Economy Tourism Minister Visitors Regional Economies Tourism OperatorsNew Zealand Passes Ground-Based Space Infrastructure Legislation for National Security
22 Jul 2025 | 1 year ago | 1782 viewsNew Zealand's Parliament has passed legislation under urgency to regulate ground-based space infrastructure, enhancing national security and protecting against foreign interference, according to Space Minister Judith Collins. The Outer Space High Altitude Activities Amendment Bill aims to ensure the safe and responsible use of space, with oversight and safeguards for satellite operations starting from 29 July. Operators will need to meet security requirements and undergo due diligence to obtain authorisation, with enforcement powers in place to address any national security concerns.
Tags: Legislation foreign interference national interests Space Minister Judith Collins national security satellite operations regulatory settings MBIE enforcement powersNew Zealand Fuel Security Plan: Ensuring Reliable Access to Fuel for Economic Resilience
14 Jul 2025 | 1 year ago | 2057 viewsThe Coalition Government is seeking feedback on a draft Fuel Security Plan to ensure reliable fuel access for New Zealanders during disruptions, focusing on improving resilience, infrastructure, low-carbon alternatives, and managing the transition to new energy technologies. Associate Energy Minister Shane Jones emphasizes the importance of fuel security for economic and national resilience, highlighting recent measures to boost reserves and improve storage locations. Public submissions on the plan are open from July 15 to August 25, with feedback accepted through the MBIE website.
Tags: Shane Jones Fuel Security Plan New Zealand Energy Minister Resilience Supply Chain Fuel Infrastructure Economic Wellbeing National ResilienceNew Zealand's Strengthened Ties in Southeast Asia: Security and Prosperity Updates
11 Jul 2025 | 1 year ago | 2496 viewsNew Zealand's Foreign Minister Winston Peters emphasizes the importance of relationships with Southeast Asia for security and prosperity. They are working intensively with Southeast Asia, aiming to establish a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with ASEAN by 2025. During his visit to Malaysia, Mr. Peters engaged in discussions on various security issues and held bilateral talks with ministerial counterparts from several countries.
Tags: New Zealand Southeast Asia Winston Peters ASEAN Malaysia East Asia Summit security partnership dialogue scholarshipNew Zealand and Japan Forge Logistics Agreement to Enhance Defence Cooperation
10 Jul 2025 | 1 year ago | 1883 viewsNew Zealand and Japan are developing a logistics agreement to support ongoing defence cooperation between our two countries, Foreign Minister Winston Peters and Defence Minister Judith Collins have announced. “Japan is a crucial partner for New Zealand,” Mr Peters says following a meeting with Japanese counterpart Iwaya Takeshi at the East Asia Summit Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Kuala Lumpur today. “We are both committed to the international rules-based system, and to maintaining security and prosperity in our region.
Tags: New Zealand Japan Defence Minister Judith Collins Foreign Minister Winston Peters Acquisition and Cross Servicing Agreement logistics agreement Iwaya Takeshi East Asia Summit Information Security AgreementBoost in Great Walks Bookings Signals Conservation Success and Economic Growth
09 Jul 2025 | 1 year ago | 1780 viewsA significant boost in the number of people booking bednights along the country’s Great Walks is a good sign for conservation tourism and local businesses, Conservation Minister Tama Potaka says. Opening day bookings for each of the Great Walks were up by over 10,000 bednights compared to last year, totalling more than 140,000 bednights and bringing in more than $9 million to the Department of Conservation - Te Papa Atawhai, says Mr Potaka. “Booking system upgrades - including a new online lobby - successfully processed a peak of nearly 12,000 people waiting to book the Milford when it opened on 28 May in an hour.
Tags: Conservation Minister Tama Potaka Great Walks Conservation tourism Local businesses Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai International Visitor Levy National Parks Rakiura National Park International visitorsNew Cycle Bridge Boosts West Coast Wilderness Trail, Boosting Local Economy
09 Jul 2025 | 1 year ago | 1889 viewsA new cycle bridge on the West Coast Wilderness Cycle Trail will bring more visitors to the region and boost the local economy. “I’m thrilled to be supporting the construction of the Totara River Rail Bridge, ensuring visitors can once again ride this popular trail from start to finish,” Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston says. “The West Coast Wilderness Cycle Trail is one of our Great Rides and attracts both international and domestic visitors alike, showcasing the stunning scenery of the West Coast.
Tags: Louise Upston West Coast Wilderness Cycle Trail Totara River Rail Bridge Tourism Economy Infrastructure Ross Trail Investment VisitorsAccelerating Economic Growth Through Efficient Conservation Land Applications Processing
07 Jul 2025 | 1 year ago | 1765 viewsA targeted effort to reduce the backlog of applications for use of conservation land is accelerating economic growth without compromising conservation values, says Conservation Minister Tama Potaka. “Over the years, decision makers at the Department of Conservation – Te Papa Atawhai became wrapped and trapped in a sticky ball of red tape unnecessarily slowing the success of tourism operators, researchers, major infrastructure project developers, among many others. “The department is doing a great job delivering on my expectation to crack on with the mahi.
Tags: Conservation Minister Tama Potaka Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai tourism applications economic growth infrastructure AI tools Kokiri Lime conservation landNew Zealand Air Force Reactivates No. 62 Squadron for Space Security Mission
04 Jul 2025 | 1 year ago | 2870 viewsThe Royal New Zealand Air Force has established its first dedicated space unit with the reactivation of the No. 62 Squadron today, Defence Minister Judith Collins says. “This reflects our commitment to protecting New Zealand’s interests and security in the rapidly evolving space domain,” Ms Collins says.
Tags: Royal New Zealand Air Force space unit No. 62 Squadron Defence Minister Judith Collins space security RNZAF Base Auckland World War II radar technology space domain awareness New Zealand Defence ForceNew Zealanders to Benefit from Strengthened Whānau Ora Support Services with Enhanced Focus on Community Needs
30 Jun 2025 | 1 year ago | 2234 viewsNew Zealanders will soon benefit from strengthened Whānau Ora support services with a renewed focus on those in greatest need, Whānau Ora Minister Tama Potaka says. Four new Whānau Ora commissioning agencies - Rangitāmiro, Te Rūnanga o Toa Rangatira, Te Tauraki (a subsidiary of Te Runanga o Ngai Tahu), and the Cause Collective (operating as The Tātou Collective) - will begin commissioning services from providers starting 1 July. Mr Potaka attended the launch event for Te Rūnanga o Toa Rangatira’s Whānau Ora Commissioning Agency at Hongoeka Marae in Plimmerton this morning.
Tags: Cause collective Census3 Hongoeka marae Kahurang National Plimmerton Rangitāmiro Tama potaka Tariana turia Tātou collective Te runanga o ngai tahu Te rūnanga o toa rangatira Te tauraki Wau ora Whānau ora commissioning agency Whau ora ZealandNew Zealand Bee Health Trust Takes Over National AFB Pest Management Plan
27 Jun 2025 | 1 year ago | 2106 viewsBiosecurity Minister Andrew Hoggard has appointed a new management agency responsible for implementing and enforcing the National American Foulbrood Pest Management Plan (AFB NPMP). The New Zealand Bee Health and Biosecurity Trust (NZBB) will take over management of the NPMP from 1 July 2025. “The NZBB will bring a lot of experience.
Tags: Afb management Afb management agency Afb npmp American Andrew hoggard Apiculture nz Biosecurity act Charitable trust Hoggard National american fbrood pest management New zealand New zealand bee health and biosecurity trustNew All-of-Government Data Centre Enhances Secure Digital Storage Capabilities for NZ Agencies
27 Jun 2025 | 1 year ago | 2547 viewsThe government’s secure digital storage capability has been significantly boosted with the opening of the new all-of-government data centre, the Minister Responsible for the GCSB and Minister of Defence Judith Collins says. “This facility will provide a safe, secure storage capability for New Zealand agencies to process and store some of the government’s most sensitive information for the next quarter of a century,” says Ms Collins. “Today we conduct the vast majority of our business digitally, and the amount of government data that requires safe and secure storage is only going to increase.
Tags: Base auckland Collins Defence Digitising government Government communications security bureau Judith collins New zealand New zealand defence force Royal new zealand air force Whenuapai