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Trade, Media and Industry Information Section

Visit Ruapehu welcomes contact from trade and media and can assist faciliating visits to the region. Please contact Mike Smith on email or phone +27 508 8950.

New Zealand Cycle Trail Product Directory

Check our Ruapehu's operators as featured the comprehensive cycleway directory which was completed in May 2012.

NZCT Product Directory 2012
Adobe Acrobat Document: 10.7 MB, 26.6 minutes @ 56kbps

Agent Distribution Chain

Help unravel the sometimes complex nature of the distribution chain and the role of commissions in business derived from this channel. Check out ITOC's explanation of the distribution chain.

ITOCDistribution Chain
Adobe Acrobat Document: 896 KB, 2.1 minutes @ 56kbps

Working with your RTO

Read Robyn Bolton's insightful article about how, as a tourism business, you can make the most out of your RTO. Robyn was General Manager of Destination Northland and is now principal of Activate Tourism Marketing. This article has been reproduced with the permission of Robyn and the publisher of Tourism Business Magazine.

Getting the best out of your RTO
Adobe Acrobat Document: 991 KB, 2.4 minutes @ 56kbps

Visit Ruapehu A4 Regional Introduction

Visit Ruapehu Regional Introduction
Adobe Acrobat Document: 2.55 MB, 6.3 minutes @ 56kbps

GNZTR Trade Manual

Visit Ruapehu is part of the GNZTR alliance. Download the 2011-12 edition now.

GNZTR 2011-12 Product Manual
Adobe Acrobat Document: 16.2 MB, 40.4 minutes @ 56kbps

For online details please click here to visit the GNZTR website.

Te Kahui Tupua Trade Manual

Download your copy of this trade manual, featuring product in the Ruapehu, Wanganui and Rangitiki regions.

Te Kahui Tupua Trade Manual 2010-11
Adobe Acrobat Document: 7.90 MB, 19.7 minutes @ 56kbps

Visit Ruapehu Trustees

The strategic direction and leadership for Visit Ruapehu is provided by a committed group of Trustees.

The Trustees all provide their time voluntarily to act on your behalf. They are guided by the sole purpose of growing tourism numbers into the Ruapehu region, for the region’s future prosperity and economic growth.

All are highly skilled individuals who bring to the role the benefit of their skills and experience in tourism, business and academic arenas.

	Nikki Riley - Chairperson Nikki has been the Director of Pinnacle Accountancy in Ohakune since 2001. She is a First Term Ruapehu District Councillor, Past President of Ohakune 2000 Inc and studied Commerce majoring in Accountancy at Auckland University. Email: nikki.r@windowslive.com Phone: 027 207 0844
	Murray Wilson – Treasurer Murray has been a tourism operator at Mount Hutt, Christchurch and Ruapehu for 36 years and has served in various capacities in the community and recently on the Ruapehu District Council. Currently he is chair of the National Park Village Business Association and a proponent of the two major cycle trail developments. Email: murraywilson@xtra.co.nz Phone: 07 892 2774
	Mike Wiggins – Founding Chair Mike is the Managing Director of IBS Consulting Ltd and works with a range of companies to grow their businesses. He has owned 9 businesses, achieved Master Franchise and Business Development awards from the NZ Franchise Assn. Mike is in partnership with his son in TCB Ski, Board and Bike in Ohakune. Mike and Wife Vicki live in Taupo and visit Ohakune most weekends. Email: mikewiggins@xtra.co.nz Mobile: 021 546 702
	Kathy Guy - Trustee Kathy has been involved in the Tourism & Hospitality Industry since the mid 70’s and is Group General Manager of both Chateau Tongairiro and Wairakei Resort. Kathy is a Director of Mountain Air and the Central Regional Chair of the NZ Hotel Council and has held two terms on the Board of Tourism New Zealand. Email: kathy@wairakei.co.nz Phone: 07 374 8021 Mobile: 0274 494 090
	Dan Steele – Trustee Entrepreneur Dan Steele, owner of Blue Duck Station, is a passionate conservationist, hunter, farmer and tourism operator. He runs a major conservation project, lodges, a café and adventure activities all within a 5200 acre working sheep and beef farm. Dan has a Bachelor of Agriculture and believes New Zealand could be a financially independent, environmental global leader through tourism working in partnership with farming and conservation. Email: dan@blueducklodge.co.nz Phone: 07 895 6276

Ken Hill - Trustee
Ken has worked in marketing, tourism and business for over 20 years. His companies have developed tourism businesses and networks initiatives across the Central North Island and undertook the assessing / mentoring of Maori Tourism Businesses for RWC 2011 and the Taumarunui festival.

Ken has been a Regional Tourism Organisation Manager; National Group Communications Manager and business general manager. He has worked and travelled over 35 countries and knows the wants and needs of tourist operators.

Email: ken@cbddeveloping.co.nz
Phone: 07 896 6634

Grant Watson - Trustee
Grant brings to the Trust extensive business interests including a current position with Fonterra. Grant is involved with The Park Travellers’ Lodge in National Park Village.

Email: g.watson@xtra.co.nz