Tourism’s economic success relies on Aotearoa New Zealand’s clean, green image. Tourism can be good for communities, jobs, and the environment Overseas tourists should contribute financially to the infrastructure of regions they visit and to the protection of the natural environment that attracts them to New Zealand. Campgrounds should be protected, including by considering special zoning for them. The Department of Conservation (DOC) should not create further campgrounds in areas that are environmentally sensitive. DOC should be directed to prioritise...

We believe our National Parks, rivers, beaches, and wildlife are our taonga and are worth fighting for. The Tourism Levy, a small contribution paid by international visitors, will bring in tens of millions of dollars to help protect our environment for generations to come. The Tourism Levy is a $20 increase on existing border charges for international visitors only. The policy began as a Green Party members' bill and has now been adopted as Government policy. The International Visitor Levy...