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New Zealand reconnects to the world with a new perspective

Tourism New Zealand has shared its new video with a reflection of what?s important in life, showcasing the values that are integral to the New Zealand way of living.

Despite borders remaining closed to international visitors for now, the team behind New Zealand?s tourism efforts felt it was an appropriate time to share a message of reflection, hope and aroha (love) as they begin to recover and look forward to welcoming visitors again in the future when safe to do so.

The video (HERE) reinforces deeply important values embedded in the New Zealand way of life from its unique M?ori culture.

Values such as kaitiakitanga (protecting and caring for people and place), manaaki manuhiri (welcoming and looking after all visitors) and whanaungatanga (treating others like family) are implicit in the storytelling.

?A forced pause can be cause for reflection on what?s most important to all of us,? said Tourism New Zealand director marketing, Brodie Reid.

Reid added: ?With barely a place on earth untouched by the global pandemic, its far-reaching negative impact is devastating and undeniable. Yet in times of crisis, there lies opportunity. A time to pause, reflect and repurpose both ourselves and the world we live in. As old ways break down under pressure, new ways can break through or we can simply be reminded of what has always mattered.?

?For us, these values are not a new belief system or a new way of living, but it feels like they are more important than ever right now. We are proud of the beautiful island nation we are privileged to call home, but I think I speak for many kiwis when I say we are equally proud of how we open up our people and place to others and our care for them, the manaaki we show?, Reid concluded.

Ahead of international borders opening, Tourism New Zealand has been focused on encouraging New Zealanders to explore their own backyard with a new campaign launched last week.



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