Overview:

In this unit we will learn about Tourism. Our case study is Whangaroa (Raglan), 40 minutes drive from Fraser High School on the West Coast.

Raglan is a hotspot for tourism in New Zealand. The town has a resident population of 3230 (2018), during peak season Raglan see over 22,000 visitors a week. This impacts on the natural and cultural environment through communities, beaches, waterways, infrastructure, culture and economy.

This unit looks at the issues the Raglan community are being faced with as a result of rising tourist numbers and the sustainable solutions people and businesses are taking to mitigate negative impacts.

This unit draws from two Achievement Standards:

• 1.3 Demonstrate geographic understanding of the sustainable use of an environment

• 1.6 Describe aspects of a contemporary New Zealand geographic issue

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