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Luxon Redirects International Visitor Levy to Councils

9/8/2026

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National Party leader Christopher Luxon announced redirecting the International Visitor Levy to councils.
Funding will begin on 1 July 2027, two years before the proposed bed tax generates revenue.
$100 million will go to the Department of Conservation, $50 million to tourism growth, and the remainder to councils by visitor nights.
Councils will receive $385 million over four years, rising from $86 million in 2027/28 to $106 million in 2030/31.

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National Party leader Christopher Luxon announced redirecting the International Visitor Levy to councils.
Funding will begin on 1 July 2027, two years before the proposed bed tax generates revenue.
$100 million will go to the Department of Conservation, $50 million to tourism growth, and the remainder to councils by visitor nights.
Councils will receive $385 million over four years, rising from $86 million in 2027/28 to $106 million in 2030/31.