New border levy to deter tourists and dampen economic growth, NZIER says

New border levy to deter tourists and dampen economic growth, NZIER says
Fiona Rotherham
By Fiona Rotherham Nov. 26 (BusinessDesk) - A new levy on international visitors to pay for the growing costs of border control is inefficient, could deter up to 34,000 tourists from coming here each year, and dampen economic growth, says the New Zealand Institute of Economic Research. The border clearance levy due to be introduced from Jan.1 is $21.57 for air travellers and those arriving and departing on private boats, and $26.22 for cruise ship passengers. A coalition of tourism, travel, and aviation organisations have warned the ta...