2 Mar 2022

Stewart Island visitor levy could be going up

From Morning Report, 8:55 am on 2 March 2022

Plans to treble the Stewart Island visitor levy are back on the table after a similar proposal prompted public outcry in 2018.

The $5 levy hasn't changed since it was introduced in 2013.

It's aimed to ease the burden of tourism on the community by funding better services and facilities.

Tourism reporter Tess Brunton has more.