More details to follow! The theme for Conservation Week 2008 is Meet the Locals - Tutakitia te Iwi Kainga. Meet the Locals is a friendly invitation for New Zealanders to find out about and get involved with conservation in their local areas. Meet the Locals means introducing New Zealanders to the natural and historical treasures that are close to where they live. We want every New Zealander to have a personal connection with conservation.
The official tourism information website for the Whakatane District, including Ohope and Murupara, in the Eastern Bay of Plenty. Whakatane is a coastal town, situated in the North Island of New Zealand, just one hour drive from Tauranga and Rotorua.