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The Ministry of Tourism provides advice and information to government, assistance to the Minister of Tourism, manages and monitors government investments in tourism, and undertakes tourism research for the benefit of the tourism industry.

The Minister of Tourism is the Honourable Damien O'Connor. The Associate Minister of Tourism is the Hon Nanaia Mahuta.

To assist the Minister in carrying out the responsibilities of the tourism portfolio, the Ministry provides briefings, speeches and press releases, and answers parliamentary questions and ministerial enquiries.

The Minister of Tourism is responsible for government spending under Vote: Tourism. This includes spending on tourism marketing, tourism policy, tourism research and crown assets.

The Minister is responsible for the New Zealand Tourism Board, the Ministry of Tourism, NZ Maori Arts and Crafts Institute and Rotorua Crown Lands.

The Minister of Tourism works for the sustainable development of the tourism industry.