Photo: Getty ImagesA Labour-led government would seek to cash in on a tourism boom by charging international visitors a $25 levy to help grow the industry and protect New Zealand's biodiversity, it says. According to Labour's Tourism spokesperson Kris Faafoi, international tourists spend around $10 billion last year, supporting more than 300,00 jobs. Excluding New Zealand citizens and residents, 3 million people visited New Zealand last year, meaning a $25 levy will raise $75 million a year, he said. "It's only fair that the cost of these important projects is recouped from the international visitors that enjoy them. The Green Party has also said it would change international tourists a $20 levy.

Source: Otago Daily Times August 28, 2017 03:56 UTC