New Zealand to Triple Entry Fees
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New Zealand's government doesn't think the increased entry fee will put off travelers, but it just made the country's ongoing efforts to make a full recovery from the pandemic a bit more difficult.
New Zealand announced Tuesday it would nearly triple entry fees for tourists: On October 1, the International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy will go from NZ $35 ($21.70) to NZ $100 ($62.20).
The aim is to “ensure visitors contribute to public services and high-quality experiences while visiting New Zealand,” according to government officials, which is intended
