Visitor Levy
Queenstown locals to have say on local visitor tax
7 Mar 2019
Tourists have warned they'll give Queenstown a second thought if a local visitor tax is imposed in the resort town. The Queenstown Lakes District Council has voted unanimously to hold a referendum on… Audio
$15 tourist levy for Stewart Island too much, locals argue
29 Nov 2018
The Stewart Island visitor levy has been set at $5 since it was introduced in 2013, but now the council is proposing to hike it to $15 to help cover the cost of upgrading its buildings - but that's… Audio