Consultation begins today on the government's planned tourist tax, which could see tourists charged up to $35 to help fund tourism infrastructure and conservation activity.
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Northland a region full of opportunity
Whānau in Northland are set to benefit from a new housing initiative and are looking forward to the opportunity to trial an affordable rent-to-own home project which will assist low-income whānau.
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Māori business struggling to find right workers
Skilled workers are in high demand in Rotorua with some businesses struggling to fill vacant positions. Retaining and finding the right person for the job has also been challenging for Māori business, Kai Caff Aye.
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World Tourism Summit in Waitangi
Overseas visitors boosted Northland's tourism earnings to $210mil in the month of February. Now NZ Māori Tourism and the World Indigenous Tourism Alliance are co-hosting the 2018 World Indigenous Tourism Summit in Waitangi.
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Māori tourism on show
Māori tourism is on show this week at the World Indigenous Tourism Summit in Waitangi, an event which attracts indigenous operators and leaders from around the world.
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Polynesian Spa join forces with tertiary provider
The award winning Polynesian Spa in Rotorua has joined forces with tertiary provider Toi Ohomai to host internships for students coming out of the institute's beauty therapy diploma.
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Rotorua mayor willing to work with freedom campers
Rotorua Mayor Steve Chadwick says she's willing to work alongside freedom campers to make their stay a welcome one in the tourist hotspot.This comes after locals from Lake Hawea in the South Island built a wall to keep campers out.
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Te Tai Tokerau growth fund targets Tourism
The first release of the provincial growth fund is worth $61.7 million, $17 million of that will go towards Te Tai Tokerau. Funds for the Northland will focus on tourism and logistics.
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Changes for Freedom Camping on the horizon
The Tourism Minister will look to review Freedom Camper legislation among other things to address freedom camping issues. Kelvin Davis made the announcement following a meeting with 32 of the country's mayors and deputy mayors on how they and government agencies can collaborate to fix concerns that have been highlighted by councils and communities.
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Teach freedom campers cultural values- Te Arawa
Te Arawa says they will continue to welcome tourists including freedom campers but want campers to understand cultural values before coming to their region.