Analysis of information sources in references of the Wikipedia article "Tourism in New Zealand" in English language version.
Lord of the Rings may have contributed to the economy of New Zealand…but then again, as Anderson said, 'I'm sure Lord of the Rings played a huge part in that, but it wasn't the only factor. [...]'
Applying to the majority of travellers, the tax would exclude infants under two years' old, Australian citizens, permanent residents, people from the Pacific Islands Forum countries and individuals on certain visas.
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern ordered a pause on quarantine-free travel from Australia for at least 8 weeks, citing COVID-19 infection surges that have left more than half of Australia under lockdown.
Tourism Industry Aotearoa [...] conducted [a] survey of its 1600 members to provide a comprehensive assessment of how tourism businesses are navigating the crisis. [...] 78% of respondents are taking major steps to adapt their businesses to the changed operating environment, including one third of businesses (33%) indicating they are going into hibernation for the foreseeable future. 40% are sharply reducing business size and capacity, and 21% are scrambling for capital in order to survive.
[...] Australian citizens and permanent residents, people from Pacific Islands Forum countries and children under two will be exempt.
