FOOTPRINTS WAIPOUA

2011-06-18T11:40:00.000-07:00

Mayuko and Iki (Father and Daughter) from Reborn Tours on World Environment Day.

2011-06-17T12:52:00.000-07:00

For more information about what to do and where to stay in Hokianga visit www.hokiangatourism.org.nz

2011-06-17T00:09:00.003-07:00

The Copthorne Hokianga is the place to be tomorrow night. Matariki dinner and lots of entertainment.

2011-06-17T00:08:00.000-07:00

A great day on the MCK/Intercity FAMIL. Thanks Bet and Bev.

2011-06-12T10:52:00.001-07:00

It's Matariki time. Find out what's on near you.

2011-06-10T20:27:00.001-07:00

Awesome WIRA. Thanks Di.

2011-06-07T12:11:00.000-07:00

For an experience of a lifetime do a Footprints Waipoua 'Twilight Encounter' night cultural, eco and spiritual walk to the giant kauri trees Tane Mahuta and Te Matua Ngahere www.footprintswaipoua.co.nz

2011-06-07T00:36:00.000-07:00

What did you do on World Environment Day? www.unep.org/wed/

2011-06-06T07:34:00.000-07:00

You gotta do the Past (Kauri Museum), Present (Footprints Waipoua Night Walk) and Future (Tree Planting with Te Roroa) Kauri Experience. Only on Northlands West Coast.

2011-06-05T12:07:00.001-07:00

See you next year Iki-san.

2011-06-05T12:04:00.000-07:00

What a great day yesterday. Planted a commerative grove of trees with the Reborn Group and the Waipoua Forest Trust.

2011-06-03T17:33:00.001-07:00

Nice to have the MCK CRO team visit the Hokianga.

2011-06-02T11:50:00.001-07:00

Looking forward to the Reborn Group from Japan visiting the Hokianga

2011-06-01T17:12:00.000-07:00

I recently used an Ace Rentals vehicle to get myself from Christchurch to Queenstown. Excellent service. Highly recommended. Check them out at www.acerentals.co.nz for more information.

2011-06-01T11:56:00.001-07:00

Look forward to having the MCK CRO TEAM staying in Hokianga.

2011-05-31T11:54:00.001-07:00

Ring the Copthorne Hokianga 094058737 for special B&B deals.

2011-05-31T02:07:00.000-07:00

Thanks to our staff who came out on a FAMIL recently.

2011-05-29T14:33:00.000-07:00

Learn more about Kauri dieback http://www.doc.govt.nz/conservation/threats-and-impacts/biosecurity/kauri-dieback/

2011-05-28T12:28:00.000-07:00

Check out the Kauri National Park proposal at http://www.doc.govt.nz/getting-involved/consultations/current/kauri-national-park-proposal/

2011-05-27T20:26:00.000-07:00

http://www.doc.govt.nz/about-doc/news/meet-the-locals-videos/third-series/footprints-waipoua/

2011-05-26T15:05:00.000-07:00

Thanks to all those Buyers who I had appointments with.

2011-05-25T02:07:00.000-07:00

"Trying times are not the times to stop trying" Ray Owen

2011-05-24T11:41:00.001-07:00

Went out on a Queenstown Hertiage tour to Skippers Canyon yesterday afternoon. Great scenery and awesome company.

2011-05-23T10:23:00.000-07:00

Yesterday was a great day at TRENZ.

2011-05-22T01:05:00.000-07:00

Just hit Queenstown and ready to promote Northland's West Coast new Past, Present and Future initiative. Gonna do my best to showcase the Kauri Museum, Te Roroa and Footprints Waipoua.

2011-05-19T12:41:00.001-07:00

Have a good day everyone.

2011-05-19T12:40:00.001-07:00

Why not visit the Hokianga. Only 3 hours approximately from Auckland. Lots of places to stay and things to do.

2011-05-18T20:18:00.000-07:00

Shane and I are heading off to TRENZ in Queenstown this Sunday.

2011-05-16T11:01:00.000-07:00

Due to unforseen circumstances this years Waipoua Fun Run & Walk to be held on June 5 has been cancelled. An alternative date is being considered but definitley watch out 2012.

2011-05-16T10:56:00.000-07:00

A big shout out to Kyle and Jaime. Thanks guys and the very best of luck.

2011-04-20T19:41:00.000-07:00

Have a safe and wonderful Easter weekend from the Footprints Waipoua TEAM

2011-04-18T16:38:00.000-07:00

See some of the crew on The Daily English Show. Click on the following You Tube links http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5P4wovPBCfs and http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H4XGq7buNYw

2011-04-17T15:57:00.001-07:00

For our Jan-Mar newsletter click on the following link http://www.footprintswaipoua.co.nz/newsletter/index.html

2011-04-12T18:54:00.000-07:00

The Footprints & Crossings new office hours are from 8.30am - 5pm

2011-04-11T14:52:00.000-07:00

Bet from the Kauri Museum managed to pull off a big coup when the famous American journalist and writer of Brokeback Mountain Annie Proulx visited Northland recently. Betty convinced her to go out on a Footprints night walk. More information about Annie can be found at en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Annie Proulx.

2011-04-10T18:54:00.000-07:00

Click on the following link to find out more about the 2011 Waipoua Fun Run & Walk Event http://res.nz.eventdirector.net/SPNOR/SITES/133/default.asp?PageID=14348

2011-04-07T16:00:00.000-07:00

For a KAURI experience that FUTURE generations will benefit from why don't you plant a baby Kauri tree in the largest kauri forest in New Zealand. Visit www.teroroa.iwi.nz for more information

2011-04-06T18:38:00.000-07:00

For amazing KAURI stories of the PAST visit the famous Matakohe Museum. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uYnISuDwZp0

2011-04-05T19:33:00.000-07:00

Koro & Shane are off to TRENZ this year to be held in Queenstown in May. Watch out Queenstown here comes Northlands West coast.

2011-04-04T15:57:00.000-07:00

The 12km Waipoua Fun Run and Walk Event will be held on Sunday June 5. This year we will be offering a half marathon course for those who are interested.

2011-04-03T14:58:00.000-07:00

Shane has really enjoyed working with Oliver from kauri Coast Area Department of Conservation on a couple of Projects. By the amount of blisters on his hands and feet Shane has been digging in.

2011-03-30T19:33:00.000-07:00

Northland could become a Seismic retreat. Click on the following link for more. http://www.waikato.ac.nz/news-events/media/2011/03northland-seismic-safe-haven-advocated-for-future-urban-development.shtml

2011-03-29T17:27:00.000-07:00

Hokianga Time: http://www.newzealand.com/travel/about/northland/article/it%E2%80%99s-hokianga-time-tane%E2%80%99s-been-there-2000-years

2011-03-28T14:39:00.000-07:00

SPASIFIK Magazine http://spasifikmag.com/issue43tradeandtourismguide/tourismmaori/

2011-03-27T18:01:00.000-07:00

We recently hosted a delegation from Yakashima Island. Like everyone we are devastated about what happened in Japan. Here's wishing Japan a speedy recovery.

2011-03-22T18:06:00.000-07:00

"I'm not an overly sentimental person or you must do this sort of a person but I imagine for most New Zealands to me this would be one Must See. Forget parliament or where the treaty was signed, I think this is probably in NZ's absolute knockout. I mean look at him what a masterful, magic, spectacular, splendid, proud tree, Tane Mahuta"
- Marcus Lush Host of North Series

2011-03-22T13:56:00.001-07:00

Click on the link to see pictures of Japan Day 2011
http://www.flicker.com/photos/43228653@N02/sets/72157626276943668/

2011-03-20T19:00:00.000-07:00

The Footprints Waipoua & Crossings Hokianga office has shifted from the Hokianga i-SITE in Opononi to the Copthorne Hotel & Resort Hokianga in Omapere.

2011-03-17T15:49:00.000-07:00

Koro is in semester 2 of studing for a bachelors of Tourism Management at AIS in Auckland

2011-03-16T16:48:00.000-07:00

Make a day of it a the Hokianga Horse Racing festival on April 2nd.

2011-03-15T18:17:00.000-07:00

Dont miss out on the Hokianga Fishing Competition on the 24-26 March

2011-03-14T12:59:00.000-07:00

Japan Day was a huge sucess. Thank you to Dai-san and the organisers for the invitation to promote the world first initiative Family of Ancient Trees Agreement. Pictures of the event to be posted soon.

2011-03-10T17:22:00.000-08:00

Bill, Ai & Koro will be speaking at Japan Day this Sunday. Check this PDF out of the days programme http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fow.ly%2Fd%2Fcch&h=1f3dd

2011-03-09T15:54:00.001-08:00

Footprints in Japan courtesy of Destination Northland Media Programme http://www.footprintswaipoua.co.nz/news/pdf/090801.pdf

2011-03-08T19:17:00.001-08:00

Footprints in China courtesy of Destination Northland Media Programme
http://www.footprintswaipoua.co.nz/news/pdf/080901.pdf

2011-03-07T13:21:00.000-08:00

Who watched Hokianga on North last Sunday? Check the link out http://tvnz.co.nz/north/s1-e3-video-4040460

2011-03-02T19:33:00.000-08:00

Bill, Ai and Koro will be attending Japan Day on Sunday March 13. Over 30,000 people attended last years Japan day.

2011-03-01T17:16:00.000-08:00

The Family of Ancient trees write up
http://www.ruralliving.co.nz/cms/news/2011/01/union_of_trees_coup_for_museum.php

2011-02-26T21:31:00.001-08:00

Go North, Go Hokianga tonight. Tune into TV 1 at 7pm.

2011-02-23T16:14:00.000-08:00

Looking forward to seeing Andrew on North this sunday. Check out his website www.sandtrails.co.nz

Christchurch Earth Quake

2011-02-22T19:58:00.000-08:00

Our thoughts go out to all in ChCh particulary those who have lost loved ones.

2011-02-21T13:18:00.000-08:00

Dont forgot to watch this Sundays North episode. Its Hokianga's turn.

2011-02-17T16:59:00.000-08:00

The United Nations General Assemby designated 2011 as the International Year of Forest with the theme "Forests for People" http://www.maf.govt.nz/forestry/forestry-in-nz/international-forestry/international-year-of-forests-2011.aspx

2011-02-15T19:51:00.000-08:00

Bill, Ai and Koro have been invited to present at this years Japan Day in Auckland March 13. Over 30,000 people attended last year.

2011-02-13T19:30:00.000-08:00

The annual Copthorne Hokianga verses Opononi Hotel rugby game was held yesterday at the Opononi rugby club. Congratulations to Opo Hotel boys taking it our 54-14. Well done!

2011-02-11T14:51:00.000-08:00

Now is your chance to plant a baby Kauri tree in the Waipoua forest. Do your part in the Oranga Whenua reforestation project http://www.footprintswaipoua.com/mustdo/index.html#09

2011-02-09T18:49:00.000-08:00

Check out some of Footprints Waipoua testimonials. Follow the link http://www.tripadvisor/Attraction_Review-g1049588-d1487100-Reviews-Footprints_Waipoua

2011-02-07T20:16:00.000-08:00

A massive "Happy 20th Birthday" to Magic from the Footprints Waipoua TEAMS

2011-02-01T16:26:00.000-08:00

Footprints Waipoua's Twilight Encounter tour is a lonely Planet Code Green: Experience of a Lifetime encounter. Come and experience what Lonely Planet is talking about. Visit www.footprintswaipoua.co.nz or email info@footprintswaipoua.co.nz

2011-01-31T12:46:00.000-08:00

See links for video of bands playing at the Opo Hotel
King Kapisi http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PTKzeyVFzMO
Kora http://www.youtube.com/watch?v+o2GBX1IPppQ&feature=related

2011-01-26T18:39:00.000-08:00

With hot summer weather and cool bands the Opo Hotel was the place to be over the summer. More band dates are as follows:
Jan 29 House of Shem
Feb 25 J Bogg with support from Foundation and Three Houses Down

2011-01-24T20:03:00.000-08:00

Northland tourism hits Australia. Click on the following link to see the TVC http://www.northlandnz.com/australia

2011-01-21T16:32:00.000-08:00

Footprints Waipoua is happy to support this Northland marketing initiative http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1101/S00166/major-aussie-campaign-to-boost-northland-tourism-numbers.htm

2011-01-20T12:39:00.000-08:00

Staff from Footprints Waipoua, Kauri Museum, Hokianga i-SITE, and the Copthorne Hokianga attended a sales training workshop facilitated by Dianne Ludwig. Excellent work Dianne.

2011-01-16T19:54:00.000-08:00

Need a break from the city heat? Take a trip to the cool Waipoua Forest and expereince a Night tour with Footprints Waipoua www.footprintswaipoua.com

2011-01-14T18:21:00.001-08:00

Visit historic Hokianga for an experience of a lifetime www.footprintswaipoua.com

2011-01-12T18:23:00.000-08:00

A recent NZ Herald write up: http://www.nzherald.co.nz/travel/news/article.cfm?c_id=7&objectid=10697966

Footprints Waipoua & Crossings Hokianga Oct-Dec 2010 Newsletter

2011-01-09T14:54:00.000-08:00

Click on the following link http://www.footprintswaipoua.com/newsletter/index.html

2011-01-05T15:29:00.000-08:00

See the following link for upcoming events at the famous Kauri Museum http://www.kauri-museum.com/PicsHotel/KauriMuseum/Brochure/events-calendar-2010.pdf

2011-01-02T15:30:00.000-08:00

Here's hoping everyone has a successful 2011. From the Footprints and Crossings TEAMS

2011-01-01T14:40:00.000-08:00

Some of NZ's hottest bands are playing soon at the Opononi Resort Hotel. Jan 4 the Black Seeds & Katcha Fire and Jan 8 Fat Freddy's Drop.

2010-12-30T15:03:00.000-08:00

We hope you all have a safe and prosperous 2011. From the Footprints & Crossings TEAM.

2010-12-29T13:03:00.000-08:00

Come and enjoy a night at the Copthorne Hokianga and Opononi Resort Hotel and book on the world famous Footprints Waipoua night walk in the Waipoua Forest.

2010-12-23T19:30:00.000-08:00

Merry Christmas from the TEAMS at Footprints Waipoua & Crossings Hokianga.

2010-12-22T14:44:00.000-08:00

Miss Universe 1983 Lorraine Downes was recently spotted in the Hokianga doing a photo shoot for Living Nature.

2010-12-19T18:21:00.000-08:00

Congratulations to the Te Hana community Development Charitable Trustees and Taumata Kaunihera o Te Hana for the opening of the new Te Hana Marae last Saturday. All the best. From the Footprints and Crossings TEAMS.

Footprints Waipoua Staff Fact

2010-12-17T12:33:00.000-08:00

Did you know Jaime grew up in Brisbane and lived there for 15yrs

2010-12-15T17:19:00.000-08:00

Thank you to Magic for supporting Hokianga and Waipoua on a recent agent FAMIL. Visit www.magicbus.co.nz for more information.

Footprints Waipoua Staff Fact

2010-12-12T12:55:00.000-08:00

Did you know Kyle was selected for NZ Touch rugby under 18's.

Great Family Christmas Holiday IDEAS in the Hokianga

2010-12-10T14:07:00.000-08:00

Take the family on a educational guided night walk in the Waipoua forest to see the largest known Kauri trees in the world - contact 09 4058207

Great Family Christmas Holiday IDEAS in the Hokianga

2010-12-08T19:59:00.000-08:00

Visit the Labyrinth Wooworks, Maze and Puzzle Museum and meet Louie the big gentle giant who will have the kids guessing till the end! 09 405 4581

Great Family Christmas Holiday IDEAS in the Hokianga

2010-12-05T18:09:00.000-08:00

Take the kids sand boarding on the Giant sand dunes with Hokianga Express - Contact Pete 021 405872

Look who's playing LIVE at the Opononi Resort Hotel

2010-12-03T12:10:00.000-08:00

www.opononihotel.com 8th Jan - Fat Freddy's Drop

Look who's playing LIVE at the Opononi Resort Hotel

2010-12-01T17:11:00.001-08:00

www.opononihotel.com 4th Jan - Black Seeds & Katcha Fire

Look who's playing LIVE at the Opononi Resort Hotel

2010-11-28T12:46:00.000-08:00

www.opononihotel.com 29th Dec - Shapeshifter, Ladi6 & The Sunshine Sound System

Spotlight on Footprints Waipoua in New Zealand

2010-11-26T11:48:00.000-08:00

http://www.footprintswaipoua.co.nz/news/pdf/090519.pdf

Spotlight on Footprints Waipoua in New Zealand

2010-11-24T16:32:00.000-08:00

http://www.footprintswaipoua.co.nz/news/pdf/100411.pdf

Spotlight on Footprints Waipoua in Australia

2010-11-21T14:50:00.000-08:00

http://www.footprintswaipoua.co.nz/news/pdf/100731.pdf

Footprints Waipoua Staff Fact

2010-11-19T13:37:00.000-08:00

Did you know Koro is currently studying for a Bachelors of Tourism Management

Footprints Waipoua Staff Fact

2010-11-17T17:15:00.001-08:00

Did you know Bill lived in Auckland for 45 years?