Cruise ship companies that have to wear a sudden fee rise will be turned off coming to NZ- representative
Fewer cruise ships could visit New Zealand if border levies are increased at short notice as is planned, the sector says.
The cruise industry said proposed changes to the border levy were being made with too little warning, and it could turn companies off visiting.
Customs and the Ministry for Primary Industries have proposed the new border fees, to be effective from 1 December. Consultation opened mid-July with calls for public submissions closed on 9 August.
