AJ Hackett Bungy New Zealand will receive up to $10.2 million in government funding to ensure its survival post-Covid-19. The announcement was made on Wednesday by Tourism Minister Kelvin Davis as part of the $400 million Tourism Sector Recovery Package. MIRANDA HARCOURT/STUFF AJ Hackett Bungy will receive up to $10.2m in government funding“By supporting AJ Hackett Bungy, we’re protecting a world-famous tourism asset as well as the flow-on benefits that an iconic tourism attraction brings to a local community,” Davis said. READ MORE:* Dive in tourists drives job cuts at AJ Hackett Bungy* Coronavirus: Queenstown mayor, bungy co-founder jump into level 2* AJ Hackett takes over Taupō Bungy operation“AJ Hackett Bungy has been giving thrill-seekers exhilarating experiences for more than 30 years. AJ Hackett Bungy New Zealand was established in 1988, with the first site situated at Kawarau Bridge near Queenstown.

Source: Stuff June 24, 2020 01:30 UTC