Maori tourism sector supports robbery victims

The Maori tourism sector has stepped up to make amends to three British tourists robbed at Whangarei Falls of money and their passports , says Labour’s Tourism spokesperson Kelvin Davis.

“The regularity of thefts and assaults against tourists is a national embarrassment and it is great that the Maori tourism sector has pulled together to help these visitors.

“The assistance package includes a $2000 travelcard, accommodation, flights to Wellington so they can replace their passports as well as pitching in to pay for activities while they’re in Wellington and covering their replacement passport costs.

“As Maori we understand the meaning of manaakitanga (hospitality) and feel the need to make a small gesture to compensate for what has happened to these visitors to our country,” said Kelvin Davis.

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