The prospect of a 15 dollar tourist levy for people visiting Stewart Island is still up in the air
The prospect of a 15 dollar tourist levy for people visiting Stewart Island is still up in the air
2 February 2022
Southland District Council's Community and Strategy Committee has met to discuss the proposed hike.
At the moment visitors pay $5 a trip.
Senior policy analyst Carrie Williams says there are still questions to be answered.
She says without a levy increase, the impact on ratepayers needs to be considered.
A decision isn't expected until mid-year.
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