19th August 2019 T&H MinisterIn his speech to the Tourism Export Council of NZ conference last week, tourism minister Kelvin Daivs focused on the funding and coordination of the country’s tourism system.
23rd July 2019 T&H MinisterChristchurch Airport, Destination Queenstown and a Tasmanian MP were among those who had time with tourism minister Kelvin Davis, according to his diaries for June.
8th July 2019 T&H MinisterA number of operators had an audience with tourism minister Kelvin Davis in May in a busy month that included TRENZ, the 100% Pure NZ Experience awards and Tuia 250 preparations.
27th June 2019 T&H MinisterThe former Labour tourism spokesman’s appointment was one of the changes made in the PM’s Cabinet reshuffle.
27th June 2019 Data / T&H MinisterDavis was unhappy with the lack of information over the ditching of the survey.
20th June 2019 China / T&H MinisterTourism minister Kelvin Davis is flying to China tomorrow to meet with minister of culture and tourism Luo Shugang, other political leaders and senior tourism officials to discuss future tourism cooperation opportunities.
19th June 2019 T&H MinisterTourism minister Kelvin Davis has released the written advice such as briefings and memos that he received during the month of May.
7th June 2019 Data / T&H MinisterTourism minister Kelvin Davis has called a meeting with industry stakeholders to address the future of crucial tourism data following the demise of the monthly commercial accommodation survey.
23rd May 2019 T&H MinisterTourism minister Kelvin Davis has released his meetings diaries revealing who he has seen during his time in government.
11th March 2019 T&H MinisterIn his address to the inaugural TPS, the minister says NZ must maximise income generation and tourism employment.
6th March 2019 Perspectives / T&H MinisterIn his first speech of the year to industry, tourism minister Kelvin Davis outlines the government’s recent work addressing freedom camping issues, using tech to manage campsites and helping the regions take advantage of tourism growth.
12th February 2019 China / T&H MinisterTourism minister Kelvin Davis says he is still excited for the China-New Zealand Year of Tourism despite the postponement of its launch.
20th December 2018 T&H MinisterKelvin Davis took a number of interesting meetings during October including with three airlines and operator Wayfare.
17th December 2018 T&H Minister / TIAPrime minister Jacinda Ardern has rejected Tourism Industry Aotearoa’s plea for an associate tourism minister.
6th November 2018 Government / T&H MinisterTourism minister Kelvin Davis’s speech at this morning’s launch of the government’s draft Tourism Strategy at Wellington.
10th September 2018 Perspectives / T&H MinisterThe minister on funding, growth, and the motivation behind his management of the tourism portfolio.
30th August 2018 T&H MinisterDavis received a number of important briefings in early August including a six-month performance report of the tourism portfolio.
17th August 2018 T&H MinisterWhich lucky two events did the tourism minister decide to show up to in July?
20th June 2018 IVL / T&H MinisterThe tourism minister used previous statements made by senior members of National against them during an exchange on the proposed international visitor levy.
8th June 2018 T&H MinisterThe tourism minister has apologised to PM Jacinda Ardern and to National’s Jacqui Dean for calling the Waitaki MP “hysterical”.
8th June 2018 T&H MinisterNational has piled into the tourism minister after a testy select committee hearing yesterday in which the opposition claimed he refused to answer basic questions about his portfolio.
8th June 2018 T&H MinisterThe National Party has piled into tourism minister Kelvin Davis after a testy select committee hearing yesterday in which the opposition claimed he refused to answer even basic questions about his portfolio.
20th February 2018 T&H MinisterWe here at the Ticker wonder every day what the minister of tourism Kelvin Davis is working on and after weeks of close scrutiny and careful cross-referencing we’ve managed to piece together his diary from 13 December 2017 to 2 February 2018.
8th December 2017 T&H MinisterA new long-term funding model to support New Zealand’s growing tourism industry, including increasing the border levy and possible institutional changes, have been mooted by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment.
4th December 2017 T&H MinisterWe caught up with the Tourism Minister in Queenstown last Thursday evening and put a few questions to him on the resort’s and the industry’s needs.
1st December 2017 T&H MinisterAfter Labour accused the National Party of spamming Parliament by lodging more than 6,000 parliamentary questions last month, we thought it would be enlightening to look at some results.
22nd November 2017 IVL / T&H MinisterThe National Party has launched a salvo of questions at Tourism Minister Kelvin Davis following his first address to industry, which appeared to soften the government’s stance on a border levy.
10th November 2017 T&H Minister / TIAIn its Brief to new Tourism Minister Kelvin Davis, TIA points out that tourism is New Zealand’s fastest growing economic contributor, as well as its biggest industry, biggest employer and biggest export sector.
3rd November 2017 T&H MinisterJacqui Dean has been appointed the National Party’s new Tourism spokesperson and says she will be keeping a close eye on the government’s plans for the sector.
27th October 2017 T&H MinisterLabour’s promised $25 border levy, money from the new $1bn regional fund, working with industry on immigration and work visas, and the possible return of a Ministry, are all on the agenda for the new Minister of Tourism.
25th October 2017 T&H MinisterDeputy Labour leader and MP for Te Tai Tokerau Kelvin Davis has been appointed Minister of Tourism.
20th October 2017 T&H MinisterWith all change coming to government we take a look at the runners and riders for the tourism portfolio. Could we be looking at a New Zealand First Minister of Tourism and Associate Minister?
