Local Government
The Tourism Industry Association (TIA)'s local government policy submissions
Rotorua Visitor Industry Representation Review
16 July 2010
TIA has provided a submission to the Rotorua District Council commenting on the review of visitor industry representation in the city. Read the submission below.
Rotorua Visitor Industry Representation Review
Local Government Act 2002 Amendment Bill
18 June 2010
TIA is concerned that current investment by local authorities in tourism services and infrastructure could be at risk if this Bill is passed.
Local Govt Act 2002 Amendment Bill submission
Dunedin City Council Annual Plan 2010/2011
April 12 2010
In support of members, TIA has lodged a submission with the Dunedin City Council on its Annual Plan for 2010/2011 and specifically a proposal to introduce a targeted tourism rate in the city. Read the submission here.
Dunedin City Council Plan 2010/11
Westland District Council Draft Annual Plan 2010/11
February 18 2010
In support of @home NEW ZEALAND and its members in the Westland area, TIA has made a submission commenting on a proposal by the Westland District Council to introduce a commercial rating system for home based businesses. Read the submission here
Westland District Council Draft Annual Plan
Auckland Super City
February 15 2010
TIA has provided a submission to the parliamentary select committee considering the future governance and structure for the new Super City in Auckland. The Association supports a standalone regional tourism organisation as the most effective way to promote and manage visitor activity in Auckland. Read the submission here.
Grey District Council Submission
May 2009
TIA has provided a submission to the Grey District Council on the tourism targeted rating proposal for the area.
 | Grey District Council Submission Adobe Acrobat Document: 69.5 KB, 10 seconds @ 56kbps Grey District Council Submission |
Buller District Council Submission
May 2009
TIA has provided a submission to the Buller District Council on the tourism targeted rating proposal for the area.
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Rotorua District Council Ten Year Plan
May 2009
In their draft Ten Year Plan, the Rotorua District Council has proposed a targeted tourism rate for the region. TIA has provided a submission in support of the Rotorua @home New Zealand bed and breakfast association. Please read the submission for further details.
| Rotorua District Council Submission Adobe Acrobat Document: 253 KB, 37 seconds @ 56kbps Rotorua District Council Submission May 2009 |
Tasman District Council Ten Year Plan
April 2009
In their draft Ten Year Plan, the Tasman District Council has proposed a targeted tourism rate for the region. TIA has provided a submission in support of both the regional tourism organisation, Nelson Tasman Tourism and the @home New Zealand bed and breakfast association. Please read the submission for further details.
| Tasman District Council Submission Adobe Acrobat Document: 166 KB, 24 seconds @ 56kbps Tasman District Council Submission |
Guidelines for making a submission on your Long Term Council Community Plan (LTCCP)
April 2009
We know that you are very busy and that many of you may not have made submissions on the LTCCP before, but TIA believes this is a time that tourism's voice must be heard very loudly and clearly.
Guidelines to making a submission on your LTCCP
Advice for Long Term Council Community Plans for 2009
January 2009
As local governments all around New Zealand prepare their Long term Council Community Plans (LTCCP) for 2009, the financing of activities will again come under the spotlight. This means the funding of Regional Tourism Organisations (RTO) and tourism promotion will come under review. This informationhas been prepared by TIA to help RTOs and tourism operators make the case against specific taxes.
Advice for Long Term Council Community Plans
Rotorua District Council Rating Review
July 2008
Large and abrupt rates increases under the proposed Rotorua Rating Review will be a major disincentive for tourism businesses to invest in Rotorua. TIA’s submission recommends the RDC consider targeted rating of the business and tourism sectors, other funding mechanisms or in a worst case scenario, if the review must proceed, at least a staged implementation of the proposed rating change.
Rotorua District Council Rating Review
Click here to access earlier Policy submissions from 2007 back to 2001.
