Policy
Key policy areas are:
Other Policy Issues:
Westland District Council Draft Annual Plan 2010/11
February 18 2009
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 2009
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.
Safe Use of ATVs on New Zealand Farms” Agricultural Guidelines
February 11 2009
TIA has submitted to the Department of Labour (DOC) after they sought comment on a proposal to include the Adventure Tourism Industry in their publication “Safe Use of ATVs on New Zealand Farms: Agricultural Guideline.” TIA advocates against this in the short term given the significant difference between the adventure industry and agriculture and the potential to disrupt the current review of guidelines being undertaken by the Department and operators.
Review of Domestic and International Passenger Security Charges 2009
December 02 2009
As it did in 2007, TIA has submitted to the review of passenger security charges being run by the Aviation Security Service (AVSEC). While acknowledging the good services provided by AVSEC at New Zealand airports, TIA has supported the position of the Board of Airline Representatives (BARNZ) in saying that current charges are too high for the airlines and travelling public, that AVSEC s surpluses are excessive given the current economic climate and has said the organisation needs to consider how to drive more efficiency through its operation.
Review of Domestic and International Passenger Security Charges 2009
ACC Levy Consultation 2010-11
November 11 2009
Together with other associations in the tourism industry, TIA has made a submission to the Accident Compensation on the setting of the 2010-11 levies. While acknowledging the difficult financial situation that ACC finds itself in, the Association has pointed out the implications the levy rises for next year will have on tourism businesses and has called for a staged introduction of the rises. Comment is also made on the wider ramifications that next year’s ACC levies could have on the New Zealand economy.
Cromwell Visitor Centre
November 05 2009
In support of Tourism Central Otago and the Central Otago District Council, TIA has made a submission on the proposal for a newly relocated Visitor Information Centre and I-SITE for Cromwell.
Rural Broadband
November 05 2009
TIA has made a submission to the Ministry of Economic Development (MED) advocating for better broadband services in rural areas. This paper supports an earlier submission TIA made to MED in April in which it argued for more tourism areas to be included in the government’s roll out of ultra-fast broadband. Access to broadband services was a top issue for tourism operators during the recent Tourism Regional Leadership Series in September.
Review of Liquor Laws
November 05 2009
In support of the Hospitality Association of NZ (HANZ) and the New Zealand Hotel Council (NZHC), TIA has made a submission to the Law Commission on the review of the country’s liquor laws. TIA generally supports a liberal approach to the sale and supply of liquor but has qualified its position by calling for better education and culture change to tackle New Zealand’s poor drinking culture.
Infrastructure: Facts and Issues - Towards the First National Infrastructure Plan
October 16 2009
TIA has made a submission to The Treasury on work towards a First National Infrastructure Plan for New Zealand. On behalf of the tourism industry, the Association has commented on both national and regional infrastructure issues. Please read the submission below.
Safer Journeys Submission
October 09 2009
TIA has made a submission to the Ministry of Transport (MOT) on the Safer Journeys discussion document. In its submission the Association details it support for the overall direction of the strategy to make New Zealand’s roads safer. In particular, TIA has asked MOT to consider incorporating specific safety messages for the many overseas visitors driving on the country’s roads.
Broadband Investment Initiative Submission
April 27 2009
The Government has published a draft proposal on its plan to spend $1.5 Billion on rolling out an ultra-fast broadband fibre optic network around New Zealand. TIA has made a submission and has said it is concerned that key tourism regions which are a major source of New Zealand's international competitiveness and export earnings including Queenstown, Wanaka, Kaikoura, the Bay of Islands, Northland, the Coromandel, and the West Coast have been excluded from the 25 regions in the current proposal.
Broadband Investment Initiative Submission
Land Transport Rule: Worktime and Log Books Amendment 2009
February 27 2009
TIA has made a submission to the New Zealand transport agencies proposed rule on Worktime and Log Books.
Land Transport Rule: Worktime and Log Books Amend
Briefing to the Incoming Ministers
December 19 2008
TIA presented its Briefing to the Incoming Ministers, Prime Minister John Key and Associate Minister of Tourism Jonathan Coleman this week. The tourism industry needs to adapt quickly to the changing international marketplace. This Briefing outlines the top priorities for the Government and industry both immediately and in the year ahead.
Briefing to the Incoming Ministers
Review of Easter Trading
Dec 2007
The government is reviewing regulations around Easter trading, specifically whether retailers open on Easter Sunday. TIA submitted to Parliament on this issue in 2006 and has done so again this year. The position of the Association favours liberalisation of Easter trading with all regions able to open. We think, however, that in the end it should be the individual choice of businesses as to whether they open or not.
Review of Easter Trading
ACC Levies 2008-09
Aviation Passenger Security Charges
Draft Vehicle Equipment Amendment Rule
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