Business View Oceania | Volume 3, Issue 8

87 88 BUSINESS VIEW OCEANIA VOLUME 3, ISSUE 7 BUSINESS VIEW OCEANIA VOLUME 3, ISSUE 7 AT A GLANCE TOURISMWAITAKI WHAT: Popular destination featuring a range of culture and heritage, adventure, wildlife, geological, and events opportunities WHERE: Waitaki district is located within the province of Otago, in New Zealand’s South Island WEBSITE: https://waitakinz.com/ https://www.whitestonegeopark.nz TOURISM WAITAKI – WAITAKI DISTRICT W aitaki District is a scenic tourist destination in the South Island of New Zealand that features beautiful scenery, fascinating native wildlife, a range of outdoor and adventure pursuits, and rich historical attractions, all complemented by modern innovation and a welcoming atmosphere. Founded in 1996, Tourism Waitaki works under the Waitaki District Council as a Council Controlled Organisation (CCO) providing regional tourism services to attract visitors to the area and promote what an amazing travel experience the district can offer. General Manager at Tourism Waitaki, Margaret Munro is happy to explain the ins-and-outs of a district filled with such diverse offerings. “We have a solid structure for our business. We have an independent Board to oversee the governance of Tourism Waitaki, and we report to our shareholders quarterly. A statement of intent leads our scope of work under the Waitaki District Council who fund us along with co-funding from central government. We have T H E S W E E T S P O T O F N E W Z E A L A N D