2.1 Tongariro Volcanic Centre- Aspect 4

Question 1

When was Chataeu Tongariro built?

Answer 1

1929

Question 2

When did skiing begin on Mt Ruapehu?

Answer 2

1919

Question 3

When and Why did John Cullen introduce heather?

Answer 3

John Cullen introduced heather in the early 1900s for hunting and shooting.

Question 4

Why is tourism seen as valuable for the Tongariro region?+evidence

Answer 4

It is a source of income and jobs.
75 jobs are based on recreation services
130 are based on accommodation and food.
(over 200 total)

Question 5

How long is the Tongariro Crossing?

Answer 5

19.4km

Question 6

Example of a local business

Answer 6

Knoll Ridge Cafe:
- caters for tourists
- aims to be environmentally friendly as well

Question 7

Perspective of Tourist Operators in Early 1900s

Answer 7

Economic Perspective

Question 8

Perspective of Tourist Operators today

Answer 8

Economic and Environmental Perspective

Question 9

Examples of tourist facilities

Answer 9

Ski lifts, cafes, information centres, transport services, accommodation

Question 10

Name of the local iwi

Answer 10

Ngati Tuwharetoa

Question 11

Maori iwi perspective of the TVC- Pre European Settlers
(1300s - 1887)

Answer 11

Environment = taonga
Area= sacred, gives mana
The principles of Kaitiakitanga were used

Question 12

What was banned in Rangipo desert to protect the environment? (pre-European settlers)

Answer 12

The use of fire to cook food was banned

Question 13

Who gave mountain peaks land to the Crown? When? Why?

Answer 13

Te Heu Heu gave the mountain peaks to the Crown in 1887 in the hope that they would be more protected than if it were sold to Pakeha settlers as feared, who would not respect the land as much as they did.

Question 14

What was did the TVC become in 1917?

Answer 14

New Zealand’s first National Park (called Tongariro National Park)

Question 15

Maori perspective today

Answer 15

Cultural/ Spiritual perspective (also environmental)

Question 16

What do the Maori iwi oppose?

Answer 16

Any plans to change or alter the natural environment which may disrupt future sustainability

Question 17

Who do the Iwi work with to ensure the sustainability of the TVC?

Answer 17

Ngati Tuwharetoa work with the DoC

Question 18

In what way does the iwi have an economic perspective?

Answer 18

They have made a deal with Genesis energy
Genesis Energy are allowed to access Lake Rotoaira and rivers for the Tongariro Power Scheme.
In return, the iwi are given grants and employment

Question 19

Give an example of proposed development that Ngati Tuwharetoa opposed

Answer 19

They opposed the construction of a concrete wall in the crater lake of Mt Ruapehu