A multi million dollar spa development on Rotoruas' lakefront is expected to generate tens of millions of dollars to the city's economy and job opportunities for māori. The project is being led by the Pukeroa Oruawhata Trust.
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"Reo-rua Rotorua"- NZ's first bilingual city
Rotorua has become the country's first bilingual city with some business of the Māori tourist hotspot adopting bilingual initiatives such as signage and menus.
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Maori performing arts in demand on global stages
New Zealand Māori Tourism is calling for more funding for Māori performing arts. Chairperson Dale Stephens says there's a global demand for Māori performances who are bringing more tourists to New Zealand.
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Support for new safer water by-laws in the Waiariki
New water safety by-laws have come into effect in the Waiariki region. Kiwi Rafting business Kaitiaki Adventures support the new by-laws which include changes to life jacket rules and the mandatory registration of jet skis and similar craft.
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Native Affairs – A warning to Tongariro tourists
A warning to Tongariro National Park users change is coming.
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Hapū may get more authority over "Hole in the Rock" Motu Kōkako
Ngāti Kuta and Ngāti Patukeha who have made customary claims to the Bay of Island's "Hole in the Rock" under the Marine and Coastal area legislation, say they want meaningful engagement with tourism operators because the area is wāhi tapu.
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Native Affairs – Iwi Tours
Tourism has become New Zealand's biggest money earner and everyone is cashing in. Ngati Awa in the Eastern Bay of Plenty has just bought a tour operation, taking tourists to the very popular, very active volcano - White Island - Te Pūia o Whakaari. The iwi hopes the venture will benefit the tribe and help boost tourism in the region.
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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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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.
