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New Zealand plans to more than triple a levy it charges travelers crossing the border, running the risk of slowing a fragile recovery in the tourism sector, according to the industry body.
The government has in principle agreed to raise the border processing levy for air passengers to NZ$63 ($44) from NZ$20.11 on December 1, Tourism Industry Aotearoa (TIA) said in Wellington, citing documents obtained under the Official Information Act.
The levy, used to fund customs and biosecurity services, will rise to NZ$35.36 from NZ$21.06 for cruise passengers, TIA said.