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2808 days ago

Poll: Should we put more money towards tourism and events?

Richard Parfitt from Whakatāne District Council

We host a number of amazing events, and both domestic and international visitor numbers are continuing to grow. Do you think we should invest the same amount, a little more or a lot more in economic development, tourism and events?

Find out more on our website: www.whakatane.govt.nz...

Read the LTP fact sheet on this subject: www.whakatane.govt.nz...

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Should we put more money towards tourism and events?
  • 33.3% Invest the same amount
    33.3% Complete
  • 16.7% Invest a little more
    16.7% Complete
  • 50% Invest a lot more
    50% Complete
6 votes
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