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Education

Rotorua is a destination of great interest to students and teachers - from primary school level through to those in tertiary education. This is because Rotorua offers so much to learn about, especially those studying geography and tourism. Rotorua has a unique geothermal environment, a long history of tourism and is home to Maori culture in New Zealand.

This Education section of the website includes some of the information that you as students, or teachers, should find useful for research projects, school assignments, essays or class preparation. If you're a teacher thinking of bringing a class group to Rotorua be sure to visit the Rotorua Education Network section.

Rotorua also offers education opportunities for local, national and international students through the Rotorua English Language Academy (www.rela.co.nz) and the Waiariki Institute of Technology (www.waiariki.ac.nz).

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Research and Statistics

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By country (international), and region (domestic), length of stay, expenditure and accommodation option. The results of an Economic Impact Survey undertaken in Rotorua in June 2004 are also available here>

Rotorua Education Network

Discover how you can access relevant curriculum-linked activities and resources for your students!

Tourism Rotorua is the official home to many of the most exciting and innovative tourism attractions in the country. This innovation is reflected in this first-of-a-kind commitment to education by tourist operators in the area, who plan to fulfil the needs of teachers and students by providing access to relevant resources and information for students at all levels.
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