The government plans to spend $178mil on tourism infrastructure as part of Budget 2017, including $76mil on new and upgraded Department of Conservation (DOC) infrastructure. Conservation Minister Maggie Barry says, “The new funding will allow DOC to better manage the impact of visitor growth, while also protecting our biodiversity and threatened species."
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Ancient Māori game incorporated into an international event
The ancient game of Ki-o-rahi got its first taste of international games at the World Masters Games at The Cloud in Central Auckland. Kiorahi revitalists say its promotion at an international event offers hope to its future.
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Native Affairs – Whale tails
Whale Watch Kaikōura is celebrating its 30th year but it’s a tough one. The award winning tourism company was shaken to its core when the 7.8 earthquake struck last year. Just as everyone else in Kaikōura rebuilds so is the whānau run, legacy business.
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NewsElderly tourists injured in Tongariro bus crash.
Police have confirmed a number of tourists have been transported to hospital following a bus crash in Tongariro Forest park this morning.
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Native Affairs Summer Series – Tourism Headache for Coromandel Iwi
The growing number of tourists visiting Coromandel’s Cathedral Cove is worrying local iwi concerned about protecting their significant sites.
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An unsung hero of Te Arawa Kapa Haka
After entertaining millions of tourists over six decades in Rotorua, Josie Scott says she treats every performance like it was her first. As part of our Te Kāea Summer Series, 'He Momo', we kick off in the famous Ohinemutu Pā where she defines the true beauty of a Te Arawa woman.
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Kaikōura businesses struggle to stay open
The struggle is real in Kaikōura, a region largely dependent on tourism. The impact of last month’s 7.8 earthquake is now bearing down on local businesses.
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Long road to recovery for Kaikoura businesses
The wait continues for some stranded locals and tourists trying to use inland route 70 in Kaikoura since the 7.8 earthquakes which struck the area and left thousands homeless. While some remain in Kaikoura to assist in its recovery some believe it could take years before businesses are back on track.
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Kaikoura businesses grateful for government, national response
The Government has announced a wage subsidy package as an initial step to help small businesses in and around Kaikoura. The package will assist those companies most seriously disrupted by the Kaikoura earthquakes to retain their staff while the district recovers.
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Tourism sector eager to rebound after quake
Associations representing the tourism and hospitality industries have voiced concerns over the effects of the recent 7.5 earthquake on the tourism industry. Māori activities and attractions account for a large percentage of tourist activities, with 24% of tourist activities relating to te ao Māori in 2015, according to statistics gathered by NZ Māori Tourism.
