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Government Invests $405K to Upgrade Visitor Facilities at Horopito Great Ride
09 Sep 2026 | 1 hour ago | 42 viewsThe Government is investing $405,000 to upgrade visitor facilities at Horopito on the Mountains to Sea – Ngā Ara Tūhono Great Ride, addressing the current lack of infrastructure with new toilets, shuttle access, and parking. This project aims to enhance safety, accessibility, and visitor satisfaction, benefiting both locals and the over 67,000 annual visitors while encouraging longer stays in the region. The investment supports sustainable tourism growth by ensuring the area can accommodate increasing visitor numbers and boost the local economy.
Tags: Horopito Mountains to Sea Ngā Ara Tūhono Louise Upston Tongariro National Park Ohakune New Zealand Tourism Visitor Facilities Great Ride$9.2M Boost for 20 NZ Community Groups Driving Vital Conservation Projects
18 Aug 2026 | 3 weeks ago | 280 viewsConservation Minister Tama Potaka announced $9.2 million from the Department of Conservation Community Fund will support 20 community-led conservation projects across New Zealand. These projects focus on protecting threatened ecosystems and species, leveraging local knowledge, community effort, and partnerships with Iwi. The fund attracted 121 applications totaling over $69 million, with additional contributions expected from community groups to enhance conservation outcomes.
Tags: Tama Potaka Department of Conservation DOCCF New Zealand conservation projects community groups Iwi Northland horopito Whitaker’s skink wetlands