Policy Archives 2006

The following submissions have been prepared on behalf of our members.

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Concession Allocation by the Department of Conservation
December 2006
TIA submission to the Department of Conservation regarding the issue of demand for concessions exceeding supply.
Concession Allocation by the Department of Conserv

 ACC Levy Rates and Strategic Direction 2007/2008
October 2006
TIA has provided a submission to the Accident Compensation Corporation on the setting of levies for 2007/2008. The key points made by the Association include the need for improved engagement with tourism sector groups when finalising levies, reducing compliance costs and protecting the interests of small businesses. For further information, please read our submission.
ACC Levy Rates and Strategic Direction 2007/2008

Whanganui National Park Draft Management Plan
September 2006
Following consultation with tourism operators and concessionaires, TIA has provided a submission to the Department of Conservation (DOC) on the Whanganui National Park Draft Management Plan. In the submission, TIA makes a number of recommendations that aim to improve Park management, help operators and strengthen the relationship with DOC. Please read the submission for details.
Whanganui National Park Draft Management Plan

 Easter Shop Trading
July 2006
Following extensive feedback from individual members and Regional Tourism Organisations, TIA has submitted to Parliament on two Bills proposing a relaxation in the laws relating to Easter shop trading. We will keep you informed of progress on these Bills through Parliament’s Select Committee process. We invite you to read our submission
Easter Shop Trading

 Immigration Act Review
June 2006
A wide ranging review of New Zealand's immigration legislation is currently taking place and TIA sought feedback from members to support its submission to the Department of of Labour. Our submission comments on the visa and permit system, how immigration changes might affect international visitors and the need to address labour and skills shortages in the tourism industry. Feedback from the public will inform advice to Cabinet later in 2006 with possible changes to occur in 2007. TIA will keep you informed of progress.
Immigration Act Review

Walking Access Review
June 2006
TIA has submitted to the Walking Access Consultation Panel. Our main points were the need to fully understand demand and supply for walking access prior to debating solutions. We are concerned about a ‘one size fits all’ central government approach to access and believe that walking access should be driven by local communities, with support of local Government. TIA will continue to monitor this issue.
Walking Access Review

Kapiti Coast Draft Long Term Council Community Plan
May 2006
On behalf of members in the Kapiti and Horowhenua regions, TIA has submitted on the Kapiti Coast District Council's rating and funding plans for the accommodation sector. Under the current proposals, motels and home hosting businesses will be faced with significant increases in rates that we believe unfairly target tourism businesses.
Kapiti Coast Draft Long Term Council Community Pla

Probationary Employment Bill
May 2006
This submission to Parliament's Transport and Industrial Relations Select Committee broadly supports the Employment Relations (Probationary Employment) Amendment Bill that, if passed, will introduce a 90 day probation period for new employees. The purpose of the Bill is to encourage employers to take a chance with new employees and not face the threat of legal action if a job doesn't work out. The Bill aims to help people with no previous work experience or qualifications get their first job as well as help those re-entering the workforce.
Probationary Employment Bill

Tertiary Education Reforms
May 2006
TIA this week submitted to the Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) on the next steps in tertiary policy reform. In our submission, we support a move to better quality courses relevant to the needs of the tourism industry. Our submission comments on multi year funding and the concept of distinctive contributions including reform of industry training organisations.
Tertiary Education Reforms

Abel Tasman National Park Draft Management Plan
May 2006
TIA’s submission on the Abel Tasman National Park Draft Management Plan makes several recommendations on how the Draft Plan can be improved to help the businesses of tourism operators in the park, following extensive consultation and meetings with affected operators. We invite you to read the submission for details.
Abel Tasman National Park Draft Management Plan

Domestic Food Safety Review
May 2006
A comprehensive review of New Zealand’s food safety laws is currently taking place. Over the past few months, TIA has sought feedback from members on the proposals as well as meeting with the Food Safety Authority. We invite you to read our submission.
Domestic Food Safety Review

Domestic Tourism Marketing
April 2006
This paper was presented to the Minister of Tourism on 27 April 2006 at a forum in Parliament. Initiated by the Minister, key industry leaders met to discuss a number of proposals, including this TIA paper on domestic tourism marketing. Further work will incorporate both the Ministry of Tourism's and Air NZ's recent research on domestic travel patterns with a revised and updated paper to be presented at the next strategy meeting with the Minister to be held in late June/early July 2006. At that time it will be possible to determine if further research is needed or if there is a sufficiently clear understanding of the market to agree some responsibilities and actions.
Domestic Tourism Marketing

TIA supports keeping youth pay rates
April 2006
TIA is in favour of keeping youth pay rates for 16 and 17-year-old employees. Read our submission opposing the proposed Minimum Wage (Abolition of Age Discrimination) Amendment Bill.
TIA supports keeping youth pay rates

Milford Sound aircraft access
April 2006
TIA’s submission and recommendations to the Southland Conservation Board on the aircraft access proposals in the draft Fiordland National Park Management Plan.
Milford Sound Aircraft Access

 Kiwi Saver Bill
April 2006
TIA has submitted to Parliament on the Kiwi Saver legislation the government proposes to implement in April 2007. If passed, the Bill will have implications for employers and employees, so we encourage you to read the submission. We will keep you informed on the progression of this Bill through the parliamentary process.
Kiwi Saver Bill

ACC levies for 2006/2007
Submission - ACC levies 2006-07
Submission - ACC levies 2006-07

ACC 2005 Submission
ACC 2005 Submission

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