Cultural Development Strategy
This strategy was developed by a group of key partners (Ngati Tuwharetoa, Destination Lake Taupo, Lake Taupo Development Company, and the Lake Taupo Museum and Art Gallery). The strategy has five goals, which are:
- Effective cultural partnership between Taupo District Council and Ngati Tuwharetoa, and its hapu and other stakeholders that result in co-operation and adds value to cultural development for the district and visitors
- Increased knowledge of and pride in district, history, people, stories, achievements and arts.
- High quality care and conservation of significant objects, buildings, collections, including historical trees, records and stories of the district for current and future generations.
- World class cultural facilities, events and services in the district which complement the world class natural heritage and increase access, quality of experience and satisfaction for the district and visitors.
- Distinctive cultural products for local, national and international investors, operators and visitors inclusive accommodation, food, merchandise, visitor experiences.