The Government is investing more than $800,000 to repair part of the New Zealand Cycle Trail network.
The funding will go towards three "Great Rides" – the Hauraki Rail Trail, Waikato River Trail, and Tasman's Great Taste Trail – following significant storm damage.
Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston said it was important to support tourism businesses to welcome visitors back.
"Repairing these trails ensures they can continue to drive regional tourism, support local businesses, and provide high‑quality outdoor recreation experiences," she said.
Upston said funding for marketing had also been approved to help those in the upper North Island that had been affected by severe weather in January to rebuild visitor confidence and support tourism recovery.
That included $55,000 for Hauraki-Coromandel, and $10,000 for the Bay of Plenty.
"More than two million people enjoy the 23 Great Rides of Ngā Haerenga New Zealand Cycle Trails each year, contributing an estimated $1.28 billion to regional economies," Upston said.
"Today's support helps regions keep welcoming visitors as they recover from severe weather.
"These trails are a long‑standing partnership between central and local government and the communities that host them.
"Today's investment reinforces that commitment."
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