Pre-pandemic, TIA undertook significant research that identified the public and private infrastructure investment required for the long-term management of tourism in New Zealand.

A particular area of concern was local and mixed-use infrastructure, used by both visitors and residents.

With the reopening of the borders, it is important to retain a long-term view and continue investing in the infrastructure needed by both the visitor and resident economies. TIA supports the retention of a government infrastructure fund to assist with this investment.