Government announces $70 million package to boost events and tourism

Sunday 14 September 2025 · 6 outlets · 5 reports · updated Sun 14 Sep 2025, 5:50pm

In this story Christopher Luxon, Louise Upston

The government has unveiled a $70 million investment to support New Zealand's tourism and events sectors. The funding, which will be rolled out over two years, includes $40 million to secure large-scale international events from 2026. The initiative aims to attract global acts and drive regional visitor growth.

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1. The Press via StuffSun 14 Sep 2025, 2:15pm

   The $70 million boost to bring big events like Coldplay, Pearl Jam to NZ (opens in new tab)

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2. NZ HeraldSun 14 Sep 2025, 2:15pm

   Government aims to attract major events, announces $70m package (opens in new tab)

3. 1NewsSun 14 Sep 2025, 2:15pm

   Govt unveils $70m fund to lure global acts, support major events (opens in new tab)

4. RNZSun 14 Sep 2025, 4:04pm

   Coalition unveils $70 million funding boost for events and tourism (opens in new tab)

5. Otago Daily TimesSun 14 Sep 2025, 5:50pm

   Coalition unveils $70 million boost for events, tourism (opens in new tab)