Trouble in paradise: Seaside hotspot struggles as Covid bites
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Kaikōura, the tourist mecca where towering mountains meet an ocean awash with whales and playful dolphins, was just recovering from the giant 2016 earthquake - and then Covid-19 struck. Herald journalists Kurt Bayer and George Heard report from a struggling seaside paradise.
Dark clouds lingered low over the Kaikōura ranges on the day the Tourism Minister came to town.
The Esplanade – the main drag – was gloomy on an eerie still day, where the squawk of seagulls hung sharply in the air.
Empty car parks, boarded-up cafes and shops.
Tuesday, 16 March 2021, 3:46 pm
The
Dunedin Destination Plan was first published in 2018 and
was one of the first of its kind in New Zealand. The plan
outlined how the Dunedin City Council’s Enterprise Dunedin
proposed to market and manage Dunedin as a destination, in
partnership with city stakeholders.
Following the
release of new Ministry of Business, Innovation and
Employment (MBIE) Destination
Management Plan guidelines and the significant changes
to the visitor sector over the period since it was
published, Enterprise Dunedin has commissioned Stafford
Strategy to complete a refresh of the Destination Plan over
the coming months.
John Christie Director Enterprise
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Kelly Tarlton s unveils attraction expansion plans
24 Feb, 2021 04:00 PM
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Dan Henderson, general manager of Sea Life Kelly Tarlton s. Photo / Michael Craig
Aimee Shaw is a business reporter focusing on retail, small businessaimee.shaw@nzherald.co.nz@AceeyShaw
Sea Life aquarium Kelly Tarlton s is preparing to undergo a $1.1 million redevelopment of an exhibit to rejuvenate its underwater attraction. The new cave and rock pool themed attraction, which is set to open to the public in December, is inspired by the Hauraki Gulf native marine life. The attraction will be immersive and allow children to get their hands wet as they learn about local species of hermit crabs, starfish, crayfish, pufferfish, eels and octopus.