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Submission on APTR/Auckland Council Emergency Budget
19 June 2020
TIA submitted on Auckland Council’s Emergency Budget 2020/21. One of Auckland Council's proposals was to suspend the Accommodation Providers Targeted Rate until March. We supported the proposal but advocated that the APTR should not be reinstated in any form, and that given the post-COVID environment, now is an opportune time to remove the APTR permanently.
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Christchurch City Council’s Home-share Accommodation District Plan Review
5 March 2020
TIA has submitted on Christchurch City Council’s Home-share Accommodation District Plan Review. We advocated for Option 1 – No change to current District Plan provisions, on the basis that in the short-term CCC needed to focus on enforcing compliance under the current District Plan, and not allow the problem of non-compliance to continue while CCC works through their processes to adopt a new option. In the long-term, we continue to advocate for a central administered regulatory framework for all short-term visitor accommodation.
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Local Government Funding and Financing Draft Report
Submission to the Productivity Commission - 16 September 2019
TIA is disappointed in the draft report's recommendations to address the impacts of regional tourism growth. The Commission's proposed funding solutions - user pays, bed taxes and funding from the International Visitor Levy - do not meet its principles of efficiency, equity and fairness, and sustainability. TIA proposes that Central Government makes an annual calculation equivalent to 20% of the GST collected from international visitors and distributes this to councils for tourism-related needs.
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TIA Regional Tourism Funding - Proposed Distribution System
10 April 2019
It is the recommendation of the TIA Board that central government annually sets aside 20% of the GST collection from international visitors and redistributes this to local government in accordance with the tourism burden borne by each Territorial Local Authority (see the Letter below to the NZ Productivity Commission). This table below provides what each territorial authority would receive in annual funding based on the funding model, using 2018 data.
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Local Government Funding and Financing Issues Paper - TIA letter regarding submissions
8 April 2019
This letter follows TIA's first submission to the Commission on 15 February 2019, which provided detailed commentary responding to the issues identified by the Commission. TIA is recommending the Government provides local government with a 20% share of the GST paid by international visitors to help fund regional tourism activities and infrastructure.
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Local Government Funding and Financing Issues Paper - Productivity Commission
15 February 2019
TIA has submitted to the Productivity Commission on Local Government Funding and Financing Issues Paper.
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In the submission, we note that improved competency and capability within local government has to be part of the response to funding issues. Read TIA’s submission here.
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Draft Stewart Island/Rakiura Visitor Levy Policy and Bylaw
Submission to Southland District Council - 9 November 2018
TIA opposes the proposal to increase the levy without a plan for how it will be implemented, or what specific infrastructure goals the levy will fund. The Community does not support the change. Serious consideration needs to be given to the negative impacts of any levy increase.
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New Independent Infrastructure Body
Submission to Treasury - 26 October 2018
Submission to Treasury on the new Independent Infrastructure Body
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Coastal Permit – Queens Wharf Mooring Dolphins
Submission to Auckland Council - 5 October 2018
TIA supports the resource consent application for the Queens Wharf mooring dolphins. In our opinion, this is the best available option for the infrastructure issues
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West Coast Regional Council Long Term Plan 2018-2028
TIA submission to West Coast Regional Council, 26 July 2018
TIA is pleased to see the Council setting goals towards bio-security, and we are supportive of the Council's plan to progress the Freshwater National Policy Management work. Our submission urges the Council to recognise and campaign for more regional funding to support Tourism West Coast's work.
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Wairoa District Council Long Term Plan, 2018-2028
TIA submission to Wairoa District Council, 26 June 2018.
TIA is pleased to see a renewed focus on tourism in the Wairoa District Council's LTP, and applauds a commitment to increasing visitor enjoyment of the CBD.
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Westland District Council Draft Long Term Plan 2018-2028
TIA submission to Westland District Council - 15 June 2018
TIA is pleased to see the recognition of the value of tourism in this draft Long Term Plan,and the proposed investment by the Council in community projects that will benefit residents and visitors alike.
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Kaikoura District Council Draft 3 Year Plan 2018-2021
TIA submission to Kaikoura District Council
TIA understands that the growth in tourism in this region may bring with it specific issues. Our submission explores some of those likely issues, how the industry is responding and what the Council could do.
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Buller District Council Long Term Plan 2018-2028
TIA Submission to the Buller District Council - 25 May 2018
TIA's submission highlights the value of tourism to the district, what the tourism industry is doing to deliver greater benefits to the community and address challenges, and opportunities for the council in relation to a range of issues, including infrastructure, sustainability, and social licence to operate.
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Opotiki District Council Draft Long Term Plan 2018-2028
TIA Submission to the Opotiki District Council - 25 May 2018
TIA's submission highlights the value of tourism to the district, what the tourism industry is doing to deliver greater benefits to the community and address challenges, and opportunities for the council in relation to a range of issues, including infrastructure, sustainability, and social licence to operate.
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Carterton District Council Draft Long Term Plan 2018-2028
Submission to Carterton District Council - 22 May 2018
TIA's submission highlights the value of tourism to the district, what the tourism industry is doing to deliver greater benefits to the community and address challenges, and opportunities for the council in relation to a range of issues, including infrastructure, sustainability, and social licence to operate.
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Otorohanga District Council Draft Long Term Plan 2018-2028
Submissions to Otorohanga District Council - 21 May 2018
TIA's submission highlights the value of tourism to the district, what the tourism industry is doing to deliver greater benefits to the community and address challenges, and opportunities for the council in relation to a range of issues, including infrastructure, sustainability, and social licence to operate.
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South Waikato District Council Draft Long Term Plan 2018 - 2028
Submission to the South Waikato District Council - 18 May 2018
Our submission highlights the value of tourism to the district, what the tourism industry is doing to deliver greater benefits to the community and address challenges, and opportunities for the council in relation to a range of issues, including infrastructure, sustainability, and social licence to operate.
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Waimate District Council Draft Long Term Plan 2018-2028
Submission to Waimate District Council - 16 May 2018
TIA's submission highlighted the value of tourism to the district, what the tourism industry is doing to deliver greater benefits to the community and address challenges, and opportunities for the council in relation to a range of issues, including infrastructure, sustainability, and social licence to operate.
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Environment Southland Regional Council Draft Long Term Plan 2018-2028
Submission to Environment Southland Regional Council - 16 May 2018
Our submission highlighted the value of tourism to the region, what the tourism industry is doing to deliver greater benefits to the community and address challenges, and opportunities for the council in relation to a range of issues, including infrastructure, sustainability, and social licence to operate.
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Wellington City Council Draft Long Term Plan 2018-2028
Submission to Wellington City Council - 15 May 2018
TIA's submission acknowledges and supports numerous initiatives and priorities in this Long Term plan that will enhance the visitor experience, including the goal to become an eco, people-centered and connected city; the world's first predator-free city; and the desire to continue with the proposal to develop a Movie Museum and Convention Centre.
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Ashburton District Council Draft Long Term Plan 2018-2028
Submission to Ashburton District Council - 14 May 2018
Our submission highlights the value of tourism to the district, what the tourism industry is doing to deliver greater benefits to the community and address challenges, and opportunities for the council in relation to a range of issues, including infrastructure, sustainability, and social licence to operate.
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Marlborough District Council Draft Long Term Plan 2018-2028
Submission to Marlborough District Council - 14 May 2011
Our submission highlights the value of tourism to the district, what the tourism industry is doing to deliver greater benefits to the community and address challenges, and opportunities for the council in relation to a range of issues, including infrastructure, sustainability, and social licence to operate.
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Hastings District Council Draft Long Term Plan 2018-2028
Submission to Hastings District Council - 14 May 2018
Our submission highlights the value of tourism to the district, what the tourism industry is doing to deliver greater benefits to the community and address challenges, and opportunities for the council in relation to a range of issues, including infrastructure, sustainability, and social licence to operate.
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Napier City Council Draft Long Term Plan 2018-2028
Submission to Napier City Council - 14 May 2018
Our submission highlights the value of tourism to the city, what the tourism industry is doing to deliver greater benefits to the community and address challenges, and opportunities for the council in relation to a range of issues, including infrastructure, sustainability, and social licence to operate.
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Tararua District Council Draft Long Term Plan 2018-2028
Submission to Tararua District Council - 11 May 2018
We note positively in the LTP that the Council is keen to promote Tararua as an attractive place for both domestic and international tourists. However, the LTP appears fairly light in detail on how the region might do this.
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Otago Regional Council Draft Long Term Plan 2018-2028
Submission to the Otago Regional Council - 11 May 2018
TIA's submission highlighted the value of tourism to the district, what the tourism industry is doing to deliver greater benefits to the community and address challenges, and opportunities for the council in relation to a range of issues, including infrastructure, sustainability, and social licence to operate.
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Clutha District Council Long Term Plan 2018 - 2028
Submission to Clutha District Council - 11 May 2018
TIA's submission highlighted the value of tourism to the district, what the tourism industry is doing to deliver greater benefits to the community and address challenges, and opportunities for local government.
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Waitomo District Council Draft Long Term Plan
Submission to Waitomo District Council - 4 May 2018
TIA's submission highlighted the value of tourism to the district, what the tourism industry is doing to deliver greater benefits to the community and address challenges, and opportunities for local government. TIA is supporting the Council's plan to apply to the Tourism Infrastructure Fund for 50% funding of public toilet facilities in the District, and is encouraging it to talk to the Holiday Parks Association about its interest in building a new holiday park in Te Kuiti.
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New Plymouth District Council Draft Long Term Plan
Submission to New Plymouth District Council - 4 May 2018
TIA's submission highlighted the value of tourism to the district, what the tourism industry is doing to deliver greater benefits to the community and address challenges, and opportunities for local government. We have asked to be part of any follow-up process, to ensure potential impacts on tourism are adequately represented.
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Western Bay of Plenty District Council Draft Long Term Plan
Submission to Western Bay of Plenty District Council - 4 May 2018
TIA's submission highlighted the value of tourism to the district, what the tourism industry is doing to deliver greater benefits to the community and address challenges, and opportunities for local government. We have asked to be part of any follow-up process, to ensure potential impacts on tourism are adequately represented.
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Selwyn District Council Draft Long Term Plan
Submission to Selwyn District Council - 4 May 2018
TIA's submission highlighted the value of tourism to the district, what the tourism industry is doing to deliver greater benefits to the community and address challenges, and opportunities for local government. We have asked to be part of any follow-up process, to ensure potential impacts on tourism are adequately represented.
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Hurunui District Council Draft Long Term Plan
Submission to Hurunui District Council - 4 May 2018
TIA's submission highlighted the value of tourism to the district, what the tourism industry is doing to deliver greater benefits to the community and address challenges, and opportunities for local government. We have asked to be part of any follow-up process, to ensure potential impacts on tourism are adequately represented.
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Gore District Council Draft Long Term Plan
Submission to Gore District Council - 4 May 2018
TIA's submission highlighted the value of tourism to the district, what the tourism industry is doing to deliver greater benefits to the community and address challenges, and opportunities for local government. We have asked to be part of any follow-up process, to ensure potential impacts on tourism are adequately represented.
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Manawatu District Council Draft Long Term Plan
Submission to Manawatu District Council - 3 May 2018
TIA's submission highlighted the value of tourism to the district, what the tourism industry is doing to deliver greater benefits to the community and address challenges, and opportunities for local government. We have asked to be part of any follow-up process, to ensure potential impacts on tourism are adequately represented.
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Rangitikei District Council Draft Long Term Plan
Submission to Rangitikei District Council - 2 May 2018
TIA's submission highlighted the value of tourism to the district, what the tourism industry is doing to deliver greater benefits to the community and address challenges, and opportunities for local government. We have asked to be part of any follow-up process, to ensure potential impacts on tourism are adequately represented.
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South Taranaki District Council Draft Long Term Plan
Submission to South Taranaki District Council - 2 May 2018
TIA's submission highlighted the value of tourism to the district, what the tourism industry is doing to deliver greater benefits to the community and address challenges, and opportunities for local government. TIA is pleased to see the proposed significant investment by the Council into tourism infrastructure such as improvements to Opunake Beach and the Holiday Park, the new toilets at Waihi Beach Reserve and the upgrades to the Waverley Beach Holiday Park.
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Central Otago District Council Draft Long Term Plan
Submission to Central Otago District Council - 30 April 2018
TIA's submission highlighted the value of tourism to the district, what the tourism industry is doing to deliver greater benefits to the community and address challenges, and opportunities for local government. We have asked to be part of any follow-up process, to ensure potential impacts on tourism are adequately represented.
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Kawerau District Council Draft Long Term Plan
Submission to Kawerau District Council - 30 April 2018
TIA's submission highlighted the value of tourism to the district, what the tourism industry is doing to deliver greater benefits to the community and address challenges, and opportunities for local government. We have asked to be part of any follow-up process, to ensure potential impacts on tourism are adequately represented.
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Hamilton City Council Draft Long Term Plan
Submission to Hamilton City Council - 30 April 2018
TIA's submission highlighted the value of tourism to the district, what the tourism industry is doing to deliver greater benefits to the community and address challenges, and opportunities for local government. We have asked to be part of any follow-up process, to ensure potential impacts on tourism are adequately represented.
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Horizons Regional Council Draft Long Term Plan
Submission to Manawatu-Whanganui Regional Council - 30 April 2018
TIA's submission highlighted the value of tourism to the district, what the tourism industry is doing to deliver greater benefits to the community and address challenges, and opportunities for local government. We have asked to be part of any follow-up process, to ensure potential impacts on tourism are adequately represented.
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Masterton District Council Draft Long Term Plan
Submission to Masterton District Council - 30 April 2018
TIA's submission highlighted the value of tourism to the district, what the tourism industry is doing to deliver greater benefits to the community and address challenges, and opportunities for local government. We have asked to be part of any follow-up process, to ensure potential impacts on tourism are adequately represented.
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Hauraki District Council Draft Long Term Plan
Submission to Hauraki District Council - 30 April 2018
TIA's submission highlighted the value of tourism to the district, what the tourism industry is doing to deliver greater benefits to the community and address challenges, and opportunities for local government. We have asked to be part of any follow-up process, to ensure potential impacts on tourism are adequately represented.
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Waitaki District Council Draft Long Term Plan
Submission to Waitaki District Council - 30 April 2018
TIA's submission highlighted the value of tourism to the district, what the tourism industry is doing to deliver greater benefits to the community and address challenges, and opportunities for local government. TIA is pleased to see the recognition of the value of tourism in the LTP and the Council’s goal of sustainable tourism growth.
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Greater Wellington Regional Council Draft Long Term Plan
Submission to the Greater Wellington Regional Council - 27 April 2018
TIA's submission highlighted the value of tourism to the district, what the tourism industry is doing to deliver greater benefits to the community and address challenges, and opportunities for local government. TIA has asked to be involved in a review into how the Council invests in regional economic development.
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Matamata-Piako District Council Draft Long Term Plan
Submission to Matamata-Piako District Council - 27 April 2018
TIA's submission highlighted the value of tourism to the district, what the tourism industry is doing to deliver greater benefits to the community and address challenges, and opportunities for local government. We have asked to be part of any follow-up process, to ensure potential impacts on tourism are adequately represented.
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Upper Hutt City Council Draft Long Term Plan
Submission to Upper Hutt City Council - 27 April 2018
TIA's submission highlighted the value of tourism to the district, what the tourism industry is doing to deliver greater benefits to the community and address challenges, and opportunities for local government. TIA is pleased to see the recognition of the value of tourism in the LTP and the range of optional projects being considered for investment. We support a number of these projects as they have the dual benefit of not only enhancing the enjoyment of local residents but also attracting visitors to the city.
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Stratford District Council Draft Long Term Plan
Submission to Stratford District Council - 24 April 2018
TIA's submission highlighted the value of tourism to the district, what the tourism industry is doing to deliver greater benefits to the community and address challenges, and opportunities for local government. TIA is pleased to see the proposed investment by the Council into economic development.
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Hawke's Bay Regional Council Draft Long Term Plan
Submission to Hawke's Bay Regional Council - 23 April 2018
TIA's submission highlighted the value of tourism to the district, what the tourism industry is doing to deliver greater benefits to the community and address challenges, and opportunities for local government. We are very concerned to see the Council's proposal to decrease funding to Hawkes Bay Tourism by $1.8m over the next three years, to an annual spend of $900,000 by year four.
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Mackenzie District Council Draft Long Term Plan
Submission to Mackenzie District Council - 23 April 2018
TIA's submission highlighted the value of tourism to the district, what the tourism industry is doing to deliver greater benefits to the community and address challenges, and opportunities for local government. TIA was surprised to see in the LTP that the Council is making a conscious decision not to allocate budget for co-funding any future tourism infrastructure investment over the next ten years, due to capital and operational costs.
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Dunedin City Council Draft Long Term Plan
Submission to Dunedin City Council - 23 April 2018
TIA's submission highlighted the value of tourism to the district, what the tourism industry is doing to deliver greater benefits to the community and address challenges, and opportunities for local government. We have asked to be part of any follow-up process, to ensure potential impacts on tourism are adequately represented.
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South Wairarapa District Council Draft Long Term Plan
Submission to South Wairarapa District Council - 23 April 2018
TIA's submission highlighted the value of tourism to the district, what the tourism industry is doing to deliver greater benefits to the community and address challenges, and opportunities for local government. TIA is pleased to see the recognition of the value of tourism in the LTP and the proposed focus by the Council on economic development and promoting and enhancing the district and increasing infrastructure for visitors to the district.
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Palmerston North City Council Draft Long Term Plan
Submission to Palmerston North City Council - 23 April 2018
TIA's submission highlighted the value of tourism to the district, what the tourism industry is doing to deliver greater benefits to the community and address challenges, and opportunities for local government. We have asked to be part of any follow-up process, to ensure potential impacts on tourism are adequately represented.
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Whakatane District Council Draft Long Term Plan
Submission to Whakatane District Council - 23 April 2018
TIA's submission highlighted the value of tourism to the district, what the tourism industry is doing to deliver greater benefits to the community and address challenges, and opportunities for local government. TIA is pleased to see the recognition of the value of tourism in the LTP and the proposed increase in funding in tourism and events.
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Nelson City Council Draft Long Term Plan
Submission to Nelson City Council - 23 April 2018
TIA's submission highlighted the value of tourism to the district, what the tourism industry is doing to deliver greater benefits to the community and address challenges, and opportunities for local government. We have asked to be part of any follow-up process, to ensure potential impacts on tourism are adequately represented.
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Porirua City Council Draft Long Term Plan
Submission to Porirua City Council - 23 April 2018
TIA's submission highlighted the value of tourism to the district, what the tourism industry is doing to deliver greater benefits to the community and address challenges, and opportunities for local government. We have asked to be part of any follow-up process, to ensure potential impacts on tourism are adequately represented.
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Kapiti Coast District Council Draft Long Term Plan
Submission to Kapiti Coast District Council - 23 April 2018
TIA's submission highlighted the value of tourism to the district, what the tourism industry is doing to deliver greater benefits to the community and address challenges, and opportunities for local government. We have asked to be part of any follow-up process, to ensure potential impacts on tourism are adequately represented.
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Gisborne District Council Draft Long Term Plan
Submission to Gisborne District Council - 20 April 2018
TIA's submission highlighted the value of tourism to the district, what the tourism industry is doing to deliver greater benefits to the community and address challenges, and opportunities for local government. We have asked to be part of any follow-up process, to ensure potential impacts on tourism are adequately represented.
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Invercargill City Council Draft Long Term Plan
Submission to Invercargill City Council - 20 April 2018
TIA's submission highlighted the value of tourism to the district, what the tourism industry is doing to deliver greater benefits to the community and address challenges, and opportunities for local government. We have asked to be part of any follow-up process, to ensure potential impacts on tourism are adequately represented.
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Whanganui District Council Draft Long Term Plan
Submission to Whanganui District Council - 19 April 2018
TIA's submission highlighted the value of tourism to the district, what the tourism industry is doing to deliver greater benefits to the community and address challenges, and opportunities for local government. We have asked to be part of any follow-up process, to ensure potential impacts on tourism are adequately represented.
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Waipa District Council Draft Long Term Plan
Submission to Waipa District Council - 19 April 2018
TIA's submission highlighted the value of tourism to the district, what the tourism industry is doing to deliver greater benefits to the community and address challenges, and opportunities for local government. We have asked to be part of any follow-up process, to ensure potential impacts on tourism are adequately represented.
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Ruapehu District Council Draft Long Term Plan
Submission to Ruapehu District Council - 18 April 2018
TIA's submission highlighted the value of tourism to the district, what the tourism industry is doing to deliver greater benefits to the community and address challenges, and opportunities for local government. TIA expresses its support for the Council's plan to revitalize the district's towns and change how money for tourism promotion is collected.
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Northland Regional Council Draft Long Term Plan
Submission to Northland Regional Council - 17 April 2018
TIA's submission highlighted the value of tourism to the district, what the tourism industry is doing to deliver greater benefits to the community and address challenges, and opportunities for local government. TIA is pleased to see the areas of investment proposed by the Council.
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Grey District Council Draft Long Term Plan
Submission to Grey District Council - 16 April 2018
TIA's submission highlighted the value of tourism to the district, what the tourism industry is doing to deliver greater benefits to the community and address challenges, and opportunities for local government. TIA expresses its disappointment that the Grey District Council was not planning to do more to encourage tourism in the district given overwhelming local support for tourism development spending.
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Waikato Regional Council Draft Long Term Plan
Submission to Waikato Regional Council - 16 April 2018
TIA's submission highlighted the value of tourism to the district, what the tourism industry is doing to deliver greater benefits to the community and address challenges, and opportunities for local government. TIA has asked the Council to mitigate any negative impacts on tourism development of its decision to limit regional economic development spending.
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Tauranga City Council Draft Long Term Plan
Submission to Tauranga City Council - 16 April 2018
TIA's submission highlighted the value of tourism to the district, what the tourism industry is doing to deliver greater benefits to the community and address challenges, and opportunities for local government. TIA is pleased to see the recognition of the value of tourism in the LTP and the proposed additional investment by the Council in additional funding to Tourism Bay of Plenty.
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Thames-Coromandel District Council Draft Long Term Plan
Submission to Thames-Coromandel District Council - 16 April 2018
TIA's submission highlighted the value of tourism to the district, what the tourism industry is doing to deliver greater benefits to the community and address challenges, and opportunities for local government. TIA expressed support for TCDC's proposals to lighten the financial burden on tourism operators by abolishing the Economic Development rate and reclassifying large B&Bs as residential properties instead of commercial properties.
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Queenstown Lakes District Council Draft Long Term Plan
Submission to Queenstown Lakes District Council - 13 April 2018
TIA's submission highlighted the value of tourism to the district, what the tourism industry is doing to deliver greater benefits to the community and address challenges, and opportunities for local government. We understand that the growth in tourism in this region may bring with it specific issues and our submission explores some of those likely issues, how the industry is responding and what the Council could do.
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Waikato District Council Draft Long Term Plan
Submission to Waikato District Council - 13 April 2018
TIA's submission highlighted the value of tourism to the district, what the tourism industry is doing to deliver greater benefits to the community and address challenges, and opportunities for local government. We have asked to be part of any follow-up process, to ensure potential impacts on tourism are adequately represented.
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Rotorua Lakes Council Draft Long Term Plan
Submission to Rotorua District Council - 13 April 2018
TIA's submission highlighted the value of tourism to the district, what the tourism industry is doing to deliver greater benefits to the community and address challenges, and opportunities for local government. We expressed our support for the Council's plan to redevelop the lakefront.
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Christchurch City Council Draft Long Term Plan
Submission to Christchurch City Council - 12 April 2018
TIA's submission highlighted the value of tourism to the district, what the tourism industry is doing to deliver greater benefits to the community and address challenges, and opportunities for local government. We praised the Council's vision in proposing an events seed fund, and expressed our desire to see continued investment in the improvement of wastewater systems.
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Southland District Council Draft Long Term Plan
Submission to Southland District Council - 9 April 2018
TIA's submission highlighted the value of tourism to the district, what the tourism industry is doing to deliver greater benefits to the community and address challenges, and opportunities for local government. TIA is pleased to see that Southland District Council aims to improve the open spaces that both Southlanders and people visiting the region enjoy by making them more usable and attractive, and is supportive of the Council's intention to future proof its open spaces.
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Timaru District Council Draft Long Term Plan
Submission to Timaru District Council - 9 April 2018
TIA's submission highlighted the value of tourism to the district, what the tourism industry is doing to deliver greater benefits to the community and address challenges, and opportunities for local government. We have asked to be part of any follow-up process, to ensure potential impacts on tourism are adequately represented.
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Tasman District Council Draft Long Term Plan
Submission to Tasman District Council - 5 April 2018
TIA's submission highlighted the value of tourism to the district, what the tourism industry is doing to deliver greater benefits to the community and address challenges, and opportunities for local government. TIA believes that the Tasman District Council's proposal to cut its funding of Nelson Regional Development Agency by 25% is short-sighted and not in the long-term economic interests of the district.
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Taranaki Regional Council Draft Long Term Plan
Submission to Taranaki Regional Council - 5 April 2018
TIA's submission highlighted the value of tourism to the district, what the tourism industry is doing to deliver greater benefits to the community and address challenges, and opportunities for local government. TIA is pleased to see the recognition of the value of tourism in the LTP and the proposed significant investment by the Council to further the Taranaki Crossing project.
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Whangarei District Council Draft Long Term Plan
Submission to Whangarei District Council - 5 April 2018
TIA's submission highlighted the value of tourism to the district, what the tourism industry is doing to deliver greater benefits to the community and address challenges, and opportunities for local government. We have asked to be part of any follow-up process, to ensure potential impacts on tourism are adequately represented.
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Kaipara District Council Draft Long Term Plan
Submission to Kaipara District Council - 5 April 2018
TIA's submission highlighted the value of tourism to the district, what the tourism industry is doing to deliver greater benefits to the community and address challenges, and opportunities for local government. We have asked to be part of any follow-up process, to ensure potential impacts on tourism are adequately represented.
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Far North District Council Draft Long Term Plan
Submission to Far North District Council - 4 April 2018
TIA's submission highlighted the value of tourism to the district, what the tourism industry is doing to deliver greater benefits to the community and address challenges, and opportunities for local government. We have asked to be part of any follow-up process, to ensure potential impacts on tourism are adequately represented.
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Environment Canterbury Draft Long Term Plan 2018-2028
Submission to Environment Canterbury - 26 Mar 2018
TIA's submission highlighted the value of tourism to the region, what the tourism industry is doing to deliver greater benefits to the community and address challenges, and opportunities for local government. We have asked to be part of any follow-up process, to ensure potential impacts on tourism are adequately represented.
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Auckland Council Draft Long Term Plan 2018-2028
Submission to Auckland Council - 28 March 2018
TIA's submission highlighted the value of tourism to the region, what the tourism industry is doing to deliver greater benefits to the community and address challenges, and opportunities for local government. We called on the council to withdraw its Targeted Rate on Accommodation Providers, in favour of a more equitable rate across all operators that benefit from the visitor economy.
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Horowhenua Draft Long Term Plan 2018-2028
Submission to the Horowhenua District Council - 26 Mar 2018
TIA's submission highlighted the value of tourism to the region, what the tourism industry is doing to deliver greater benefits to the community and address challenges, and opportunities for local government. We have asked to be part of any follow-up process, to ensure potential impacts on tourism are adequately represented.
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Local Government (Community Well-being) Amendment Bill
Submission to Governance and Administration Select Committee - 25 May 2018
TIA welcomes the reinstatement of the four aspects of well-being to Local Government. Our submission says this will give communities and councils a stronger role in leading and determining their priorities and Councils would be able to take up the important role of regional economic development. We would be concerned, however, if there were an increase in commercial rates as a result of the restoration of the four aspects of well-being.
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Queenstown Lakes District Proposed District Plan, Section 32 Evaluation, Stage 2 Components October 2017, for Visitor Accommodation
Submission to Queenstown Lakes District Council - 23 Feb 2018
TIA welcomes the proactive approach by QLD on this issue. However, we recommend QLDC withdraw the current proposal as the objectives it set will not be reached. A revised proposal should be put out for consultation that includes measures, rules and regulations that would actually achieve the proposed objectives.
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West Coast Economic Development Action Plan 2017
TIA feedback to the West Coast Governance Group - 8 Aug 2017
While the West Coast Economic Development Action Plan 2017 is a valuable and ambitious economic growth strategy and we are pleased tourism is acknowledged as the region's star performing industry, we are surprised and disappointed at the lack of tourism representation on the West Coast Governance Group.
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Draft Dunedin Destination Plan
Feedback to Dunedin City Council - 27 June 2017
Overall, the Dunedin Destination Plan is a valuable and well thought through piece of work. It captures the importance of the visitor to a regional economy well and is consistent with Tourism 2025 - two years on. We would like the opportunity to provide further feedback once the plan reaches the actions and activities stage.
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Proposed targeted rate on commercial accommodation providers as part of the Auckland Council Annual Budget 2017/2018 consultation
Submission to Auckland Council - 27 March 2017
We vigorously oppose this proposed rate. Our ability to prepare a comprehensive submission responding to the proposal relied on the provision by Auckland Council of information relevant to the connection between the proposed targeted rate and the benefits that would accrue. TIA does not believe that all relevant correspondence and data it has requested of the Council has been provided, and if that information is provided at a later date, we reserve the right to comment further. If Auckland Council does not have any further information, then we are concerned at the lack of an adequate evidential basis for the proposed targeted rate on Auckland accommodation providers.
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Wellington International Airport’s proposed runway extension
Letter to the Greater Wellington Regional Council (application no WGN160274 & SR357837)
Significant investment in infrastructure is needed to support New Zealand’s strong tourism growth but major developments like the Wellington airport runway extension must be supported by clear evidence of tangible benefits for the visitor economy.
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We want to see more evidence that an extended runway would bring more travellers to regions outside the traditional ‘Golden Route’ of Auckland-Rotorua-Queenstown and we are also concerned that the proposed funding structure relies too heavily on local and central government funding. -
Wellington International Airport's proposed runway extension
TIA Wellington Hotels submission to the Greater Wellington Council
The TIA Wellington Hotel Sector supports Wellington Airport’s application for resource consent to extend the runway.
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Strong tourism growth requires a significant investment in infrastructure and as such, the TIA Wellington Hotel Sector is supportive of major infrastructure development such as airports. -
Local Government Act 2002 Amendment Bill (No.2) 2016
Submission to the Local Government and Environment Select Committee - 28 July 2016
TIA sees the legislated removal of barriers to support governance arrangements across multiple districts is a positive development and will benefit tourism.
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Wellington Convention Centre and Movie Museum proposal
Letter of Support to Wellington City Council - 15 March 2016
TIA recommends the Wellington Convention Centre go ahead as proposed. It will provide lasting economic benefits to the country by improving New Zealand’s capability to host medium to large-scale international conferences and exhibitions. The Movie Museum adds a significant and positive new dimension to the original proposal.
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This was a great win for TIA and the Wellington region, with the Wellington City Council approving the recommended design for the Movie Museum and Convention Centre project on 17 August 2016.
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