Opposition and critics criticise new tourism advertising campaign

Waikato TimesThe PressThe PostRNZStuffMonday 17 February 2025 · 5 outlets · 3 reports · updated

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The government has launched a $500,000 'Everyone Must Go' advertising campaign targeting Australians. Labour, the Greens, and various critics have criticised the slogan and suggested funds should be directed toward tourism infrastructure instead.

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First reported by Waikato Times, Mon 17 Feb 2025, 8:38am · 3 reports from 3 outlets over 5 hours
  1. Waikato TimesWaikato Times via RNZ

    Opposition pans 'Everyone Must Go' tourism ads for ‘clearance bin’ and ‘toilet queue’ messaging (opens in new tab)

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  2. RNZRNZ

    Everyone must… joke? Listeners mock NZ's new tourism slogan (opens in new tab)

  3. StuffStuff

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