Post by Kiwi Frontline on Sept 26, 2016 16:16:14 GMT 12
TALKS TO TURN TARAWERA INTO TOURISM VENTURE
Plans to turn Mt Tarawera and the surrounding land and lake area into a world-class tourism venture are on the cards with a new partnership being formed between local Maori and government agencies.
Land owners in the area have confirmed to the Rotorua Daily Post they are currently in Treaty of Waitangi negotiations with the Crown and once land is returned, they hope to make better use of the area to return it as a premier tourist destination.
The partnership is a joint venture between Ngati Rangitihi, Tuhourangi, the Department of Conservation, the Rotorua Lakes Council and the Crown.......
www.nzherald.co.nz/rotorua-daily-post/news/article.cfm?c_id=1503438&objectid=11713249
Plans to turn Mt Tarawera and the surrounding land and lake area into a world-class tourism venture are on the cards with a new partnership being formed between local Maori and government agencies.
Land owners in the area have confirmed to the Rotorua Daily Post they are currently in Treaty of Waitangi negotiations with the Crown and once land is returned, they hope to make better use of the area to return it as a premier tourist destination.
The partnership is a joint venture between Ngati Rangitihi, Tuhourangi, the Department of Conservation, the Rotorua Lakes Council and the Crown.......
www.nzherald.co.nz/rotorua-daily-post/news/article.cfm?c_id=1503438&objectid=11713249