What impact did the commonwealth games have on New Zealand tourism?

The Commonwealth Games have been held in New Zealand 3 times. * 1950 games - Auckland, New Zealan * 1974 games - Christchurch, New Zealand

* 1990 games - Auckland, New Zealand

Three impacts on New Zealand tourism would have been:

* An immediate impact from a large number of athletes, coaches and spectators visiting the country * A longer terms impact from the visibility of New Zeland to a wider audience watching on TV * The investment in the infrastructure and sporting venues made in advance of the games would have improved the facilities available to future visitors