The view of Mt Fuji from Hakone, one of Taupo's three sister cities. Every now and again, spending on sister city relationships is splashed across the front page of local papers. Too often sister city relationships are driven by the personal interests or even language abilities of those in office. There is also an opportunity to use sister city relationships as a foot in the door of some incredibly large markets. RON LINDSAY/STUFF Members of the Japanes Sister Cities delegation getting some tips on sheep shearing.

Source: Stuff October 06, 2019 15:22 UTC