Taupo moves mountains for tourismMATT SHAND / FAIRFAX NZ A sign leading into the southern entrance to Taupo highlights skiing on nearby Mt Ruapehu. Signs at the various entrances to Taupo depict skiers and the words 'Welcome to Taupo'. Working in partnership with skifield operators Ruapehu Alpine Lifts, Tourism NZ and the Ruapehu District Council, the Taupo District Council has approved $100,000 of funding to help boost ski tourism. "We cannot and would not want to stop Taupo and other districts using Ruapehu based imagery to promote NZ tourism." Trewavas said the partnership with Ruapehu Alpine Lifts was one of the biggest economic development opportunities the Taupo District had seen for some time.

Source: Stuff April 20, 2017 05:08 UTC