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New Zealand has introduced a foreign tourist tax of NZ $35 per person to strengthen tourism infrastr

original title: New Zealand levy foreign tourist tax

The New Zealand government has officially taxed foreign tourists arriving in New Zealand since July 1. Most foreign tourists need to pay NZ $35 (about US $23.45) per person. The tax receipt said it would be used to improve tourism infrastructure.

According to media reports, tourists from Australia and some Pacific island countries can enjoy exemption, most foreign tourists will be taxed, and the New Zealand government will increase its income by about US $53.6 million per year. According to Kelvin & middot, the new minister of tourism; Davis said the revenue will be used to strengthen tourism infrastructure.

Davis said that the move aims to ensure the sustainable development of New Zealand's tourism industry, and the tax revenue will be dedicated to strengthening tourism infrastructure investment. In recent years, New Zealand's tourism industry has developed rapidly, the number of foreign tourists has increased rapidly, and the lack of tourism infrastructure in New Zealand's popular scenic spots has become increasingly prominent.

In early June, the New Zealand government's bill on Levying tourist tax on foreign tourists was passed in Parliament.

The opposition party criticized the government's "operation" on foreign tourists, which would hit the tourism industry of New Zealand.

After Australia, China is New Zealand's second largest source of overseas tourists.