Karen and Dave were originally designers and were among the first in New Zealand to have a computer. Both are now in the tourismShop, offer tours to the 8th Wonder of the World and the Whakarewarewa Geothermal Village – and are dedicated to preserving the Ngati Wahiao tribal culture.
- Maori international
- Appel computers more expensive than the whole house
- Hazardous sources of energy
- Borrowed luxury
- Wonder of the world and water taxi
- Looking to the future
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Maori international
Karen is coming back from a tourism conference for the indigenous people in the Pacific. Maori culture is also very present in her life: the house is modeled on a Maori congregation hall. In the living room there is a huge picture of Karen's great-grandmother.
This is only one part of their traditions: Dave is a new generation in the fifth generation with Irish roots. Kate is not only Maori, but also has Scottish and Irish ancestors. The joint daughter lives in Dubai and is married to an Egyptian of Scottish descent.
Appel computers more expensive than the whole house
In the past, Karen and Dave worked as designers. They owned as one of the first Corporate in New Zealand an Apple :. "The house we bought back then cost $ 20.000, all of the office equipment with computers and laser printers cost over $ 40.000 - you have to think about it," laughs Karen.
But then, in the late '90s, Karen wanted to be more involved in and support her tribe—even though her lifestyle is now very different from hers Family difference. Kate's family lives very modestly in Wahkawarea, a geothermal village on the outskirts of Roturura, where children still dive in the river for coins if you throw them.
Hazardous sources of energy
The hot sulfur springs serve the Maori as an energy source, for example, cooking in holes on the floor. But they are also dangerous: Suddenly, a small geyser or volcano can erupt suddenly under houses. And the sulfur destroys the computers. "We had to replace the cables once a year."
"Even if you live very differently, family is still important and you love them." says Karen. And adds “A Maori always comes back to help his tribe. You have to know who you are, that's what gives you self-confidence!"
Borrowed luxury
Four years ago friends gave them the house at Lake Tarawera. "They wanted our tribe to be able to gain a foothold in the traditional area again." However, living in a house that is practically only borrowed does not bother Karen: "The Maori don't own the land they live on anyway, the land eliminates us," she explains.
However, the two must maintain their Pounamu Lodge on their own. Therefore, they rent the basement to tourists "This makes the house self-sufficient." Kate also heads Whakarewarewa's tourism activities as Director of Tourism.
Wonder of the world and water taxi
Kate offers guided tours on Tarawera Lake, including the Pink and White Terraces, featured on the 19. Centuries as 8. Wgiao were world famous and made the Ngati Wahiao very famous: even from Europe came at that time visitors, although New Zealand was then still very difficult to reach.
A volcanic eruption on Mount Tarawera caused the terraces to sink into the lake in 1886. Parts of them were recently rediscovered during sonar measurements 60 meters deep in the lake. That was “very exciting”, as Karen says.
Looking to the future
Dave, who likes fly fishing and has a boat license, operates a water taxi at Tarawera Lake. The boat bought the two 2011. In addition, Dave also occasionally works as a designer - he makes exposures, makes job graphics or designs playgrounds.
The two not only want to benefit from it themselves, but also support the tribe: “We are looking for small ones Business-ideas in tourism so that the tribe can continue to live here.
One idea is the water taxi: Dave therefore teaches members of the tribe how to drive a boat. “At least 300 boat driving hours are required for a boat license. The idea is that the tribe will eventually take over the business,” Karen says Future.
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