Royal couple’s visit might cost NZ, but how much is it worth

2,652 views · Published 1 November 2018 · 5:23 · Indexed 5 October 2026

Channel: RNZ · 2018 · News & Politics

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The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's four-day visit to New Zealand attracted big crowds and plenty of media coverage. But it comes with a price tag for the taxpayer - previous Royal tours have cost about $1 million. So what do we get out of it? And is it really worth it? Reporter Sarah Robson has been weighing up some of the benefits.

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