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Acknowledgements
Manaaki Rotorua is a for Rotorua - by Rotorua hospitality, training and destination ambassador program that would simply not be possible without the support of a number of Rotorua entities and individuals whom have assisted in making this program truly reflective of our place, our people and our stories. Accordingly we would like to acknowledge the genuine support and collaboration with the following organisations, businesses and individuals.
Content Contributors
Te Taumata o Ngāti Whakaue Iho-Ake (Bryce Murray, Norma Sturley & Roana Bennett and her team) - Tourism Training Solutions (Andy Corson) - Ad Māori (Inia Maxwell) - Destination Rotorua - Dr. Paul Tapsell (Te Ara Encyclopedia of New Zealand) - Air New Zealand (Henare Johnson) - Ben Manley (Ngāti Whakaue Researcher) and the writings of the late Don Stafford.
Image Acknowledgements
In association with Destination Rotorua, numerous Rotorua operators, businesses and community groups we acknowledge the Alexander Turnbull Library, Te Whare Tāonga o Te Arawa and as well as a number of our amazingly talented local photographers whom in their own way capture the beauty, exhilaration and serenity of our place and its people. These include; Chester Boyes - chesterboyes.com | Mark Coker - @markcoker | Adrian Hodge - adrianhodge.photography | Nick Lambert - nicklambert.co.nz | Graeme Murray - graememurray.com | Meade Norton - meadnorton.com | Mark Smith - marksmith.nz Special thanks to Te Puia | NZMACI for use of the emotikis.
Program Enablers
The Manaaki Rotorua program has been coordinated by Rotorua Tourism champion Oscar Nathan through the auspice of Māori in Tourism Rotorua (Incorporated) and is a key step towards proactive management of the Rotorua experience - underpinned by funding from Rotorua Economic Development Limited and the Hospitality Training Trust, with support also provided by the NZ Māori Tourism.