An economy based on tourism burns
Nov 10, 2025•24 min•Ep. 1474
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Episode description
Ruapehu District's mayor says the huge fire still burning in the region could have the same effect on the local economy as the 1996 eruption
In Tongariro, locals pin their hopes on rain to put out a massive blaze, so their summer incomes don't get burnt with the region's vegetation
Guests:
- Nick Singers - Technical Advisor for Project Tongariro
- Jimmy Ellingham - RNZ reporter
- Weston Kirton - Ruapehu District mayor
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