The Government had established the $100 millon Tourism Infrastructure Fund to boost regional tourism infrastructure. National would also extend the $100 million infrastructure fund and give priority to regions for funding. The policy would be funded by a $25 levy on international tourists visiting here. Labour's fund would contribute $45 millon a year to tourism infrastructure and training, with an emphasis on high-demand areas. New Zealand First leader Winston Peters wants GST from international tourists kept in the regions.

Source: Otago Daily Times September 18, 2017 05:03 UTC