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Tourism spending in NZ hits $46.6 Billion

Publish Date
Wed, 4 Mar 2026, 6:14am
NZ Tourism wants us to put our best foots forward, writes Kate Hawkesby. (Photo / Getty)
NZ Tourism wants us to put our best foots forward, writes Kate Hawkesby. (Photo / Getty)

Tourism spending in NZ hits $46.6 Billion

Publish Date
Wed, 4 Mar 2026, 6:14am

Tourism continues to be a major force in the economy.

Stats NZ says it shows tourism spending in New Zealand has hit 46.6 billion dollars, up 3.3 percent on last year.

International visitors spent 18.1 billion dollars - a seven percent jump

Tourism Minister Lousie Upston tells Ryan Bridge 11 percent of all jobs are created by the sector.

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