The Kaikōkopu Trail between Paengaroa and Okere Falls is one of three Western Bay of Plenty attractions to benefit from a Government grant and council co-funding.
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment’s Tourism Infrastructure Fund exists to help councils across New Zealand create and manage tourism infrastructure.
The Western Bay of Plenty District Council has been granted $255,000 across three projects: the Kaikōkopu Trail ($30,000); Minden Lookout repairs ($125,000); and the Te Tawa ki Tahataharoa access trail beside the Wairoa River ($100,000).
The council’s general manager of infrastructure services, Cedric Crow, says he welcomes the funding.
“These grants, coupled with co-funding from the council, will greatly improve how we all enjoy these local gems. We’re so pleased we can make these repairs to enhance what we already have to offer.