Southland Murihiku Destination Strategy Survey

Venture Southland has partnered with Stafford Strategy to develop the Southland Murihiku Destination Strategy 2019-2029. This Strategy will provide a blueprint for future tourism development in Southland.

This survey seeks to obtain the opinions of Southlanders. Specifically, it seeks to understand what is important to the Southland community. This will ensure that any future tourism development is aligned with our region's social and cultural values.

Your voice is important and will assist us to shape Southland's future as a tourism destination.

1.What part of Southland do you live in?

2.Are you happy with number of visitors in your part of Southland?

Yes

Why?

3.Would you be happy with growth in the number of visitors in your part of Southland?

Yes

Why?

4.Do you think there should be any 'no-go' areas or activities in Southland?

Yes

If YES, what areas/activities should be 'no-go'?

5.Do you think there should be more investment in tourism in Southland?

Yes

Please explain

6.Who should be able to develop visitor infrastructure, attractions, and activities in your area? (select all that apply)

Southland investors (including local government and iwi)

New Zealand investors (outside of Southland including central government)

International investors

7.What do you think are the 'must-do' tourism experiences for visitors to your part of Southland? (please list your top five)

8.Are there any specific tourism experiences (such as places, food, accommodation, recreation, history) that you would like to see developed in your area? (please list your top five)

9.Would increasing numbers of visitors affect your current lifestyle in Southland?

Yes

If YES, how?

10.Please share any other thoughts you might have on the development of tourism in Southland