Franz Josef and Fox Glacier at risk of losing key community members - locals
Franz Josef . Photo: RNZ / Tess Brunton A week ago the two communities sent Tourism Minister Stuart Nash a $35 million wishlist of what they need to survive. Yesterday he visited Franz Josef with Rural Communities Minister Damien O'Connor but didn't make any promises. Across Country Quad Bikes used to run four fully booked tours a day, closing for a few months over winter after a hectic summer. Manager Dora Falconer said international visitors made up nearly 80 percent of their business. She remembers when 10 tour buses a day lined the main street and restaurants were full. "With lockdown an...
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