Articles tagged with Kaikōura Peninsula

$4.5 Million Investment to Boost Rural Tourism and Create Jobs

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A $4.5 million investment in developing tourism at culturally significant sites aims to create jobs and boost rural economies, expanding the Tohu Whenua program to more regions. Tohu Whenua enhances visitor experiences by sharing unique cultural heritage stories and improving facilities. The program, a partnership between Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga and DOC, has seen significant increases in visitation at sites and is set to expand to Manawatū-Whanganui and Murihiku Southland regions.

Tags: tourism cultural heritage Tama Potaka Tohu Whenua Conservation Minister Kate Sheppard House Kaikōura Peninsula DOC Aotearoa New Zealand Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga