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Paihia I-site

 


All around New Zealand we have little wee buildings that are designated as i-sites aka information places for tourists where they have knowledge on local places and businesses etc. This one in Paihia is located right next to the wharf and has a Maori carving (pou) on either side which were created by artist Tupari Te Whata from Tautoro which is south of Kaikohe. 

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Bill said…
Nice little info building with beautiful Maori carvings.
22 February 2022 at 10:30
Sallie (FullTime-Life) said…
That seems so traveler-friendly -=- and really makes me wish I could come visit!
23 February 2022 at 10:12
William Kendall said…
An unusual tourism info centre.
23 February 2022 at 12:27
Tom said…
...this is the inspiration for many of the cravings that I'm seen in Maui. You are making me homesick. Thanks for sharing.
23 February 2022 at 16:22
Veronica Lee said…
How extraordinary! I'd love to visit one.

Happy Wednesday, Amy!
23 February 2022 at 18:04
Einari Sinappi said…
Fantastic Tribal Art. Something like that - but smaller - would be a great souvenir.
24 February 2022 at 05:26
Graham Edwards said…
When I lived in New Zealand and toured around I found the i-Sites very helpful sources of local information.
25 February 2022 at 05:29
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