
OUR PARTNERS
“The strength in unity is wholly recognised as one the largest contributors to the success of Rotorua from over 170 years of welcoming manuhiri to the region”
COLLABORATION IS KEY
“As the birthplace of tourism, Rotorua is the epicentre of industry and what it stands for in delivering positive impacts to people, place and culture.”
This page is dedicated to the value of Kotahitanga which the city of Rotorua has embraced for generations. Kotahitanga can easily be described as unifying for betterment of all and coming together to move forward as one.
The below whakatauki also underpins the importance of ensuring that our industry is always putting it's best foot forward.
"He kotuku rerenga tahi"
A white heron flies once
This whakatauki is used on an occasion when something very special and unique takes place. It is often said of distinguished guests who seldom visited or to refer to great leaders and their achievements.
Another interpretation of the whakatauki is that you only live once and you should therefore seize every opportunity for betterment.

OUR RTIP WHANAU
ROTORUA TOURISM INDUSTRY PARTNERSHIP 2025/2026
In no particular order.

