The government is offering $200m in support for the tourism sector and communities worst hit by the border closure.
Milford Sound. The government says transformation is needed to protect Milford Sound-Piopiotahi and create more sustainable tourism.
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Tourism Minister Stuart Nash told the the industry's annual conference in Ōtautahi the plan would support the recovery from the impact of Covid-19 and rebuild tourism on a more sustainable foundation for the future.
It will invest in new programmes like small business support, tourism infrastructure, the conservation estate, Māori development, economic and regional development, and mental wellbeing support.
Five vulnerable South Island regions - Fiordland, South Westland, Queenstown Lakes, Mackenzie District and Kaikōura - would be supported.