THE New Zealand cruise and travel sectors are bitterly disappointed at a government decision to increase the country’s border processing levy (BPL). From Dec, the cost per cruise passenger will go from NZ$21.06 to NZ$36.72, and the cost for airline passengers will be more than doubled to a hefty NZ$43.73...
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THE New Zealand cruise and travel sectors are bitterly disappointed at a government decision to increase the country’s border processing levy (BPL).
From Dec, the cost per cruise passenger will go from NZ$21.06 to NZ$36.72, and the cost for airline passengers will be more than doubled to a hefty NZ$43.73 per return trip.
The levy, introduced in 2016, aims to fund customs and biosecurity services for all arriving and departing pax, including NZ citizens.
New Zealand Tourism Industry Association CEO Chris Roberts expressed dismay, saying “we are surprised the BPL is going up before we know when our borders will actually open and what the demand for travel will be”.
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