Lions supporters spend up large on visit to ManawatuMURRAY WILSON/STUFF Lions supporter Maria Teresa Perry checks out a Lions jersey on display in Palmerston North's New Zealand Rugby Museum. She was one of many Lions supporters who visited the city. More tourist dollars are flowing into the region, with Lions rugby supporters providing a welcome boon. READ MORE:* Lions fans left their mark on New Zealand's economy* Lions tour $23m boost for hospitality industry* Palmerston North takes its opportunities during Lions tour* Lions tour: Spending in Wellington spikes during Lions visitFor June 2017, the month of the Lions tour, the region's tourist spend was up 6 per cent on June 2016. Central Economic Development Agency chief executive Linda Stewart said feedback she received about local efforts to make Lions supporters visit and stay in the region was largely positive.

Source: Stuff July 30, 2017 05:15 UTC