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  2. Central North Island Regional Visit - Day Three

Central North Island Regional Visit - Day Three

Day 3 began with a visit to GNS Science to hear about the latest research into geo-thermal energy. Then the Governor-General, Sir Jerry Mateparae headed off to meet carver Delani Brown and hear about how the work he does taching and mentoring, while Lady Janine met with some local arts, fashion and events innovators.After lunch, Sir Jerry and Lady Janine met with local students taking part in the Kids Greening Taupo project, where students from pre-school up participate in ecological initiatives.
Issue date:
Thursday, 7 April 2016
Occasion:
Regional visit
Governor-General:
Sir Jerry Mateparae - [2011 - 2016]
Location:
Waikato
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  • An overview of geothermal research with the team at GNS.
    An overview of geothermal research with the team at GNS
  • AT GNS with Dr Andrew Stott, who researches micro-organisms for use in biotechnology.
    AT GNS with Dr Andrew Stott, who researches micro-organisms for use in biotechnology
  • GNS - investigating a lab with Dr Matthew Stott.
    GNS - investigating a lab with Dr Matthew Stott
  • Delani Brown, Master Carver.
    Delani Brown, Master Carver
  • Delani Brown, Master Carver and student.
    Delani Brown, Master Carver and student
  • Delani Brown, Master Carver - having a cuppa.
    Delani Brown, Master Carver - having a cuppa
  • Delani Brown, Master Carver - making the first cut.
    Delani Brown, Master Carver - making the first cut
  • Delani Brown, Master Carver - making the first cut.
    Delani Brown, Master Carver - making the first cut
  • Delani Brown, Master Carver - the first cut.
    Delani Brown, Master Carver - the first cut
  • L'Arte Cafe - Lady Janine Mateparae meets local arts and events innovators.
    L'Arte Cafe - Lady Janine Mateparae meets local arts and events innovators
  • Kids Greening Taupo.
    Kids Greening Taupo
  • Kids Greening Taupo - with students from Tauhara College.
    Kids Greening Taupo - with students from Tauhara College
  • Kids Greening Taupo.
    Kids Greening Taupo
  • Kids Greening Taupo - Fun with acorns.
    Kids Greening Taupo - Fun with acorns
  • Kids Greening Taupo - Planting seedlings.
    Kids Greening Taupo - Planting seedlings
  • Kids Greening Taupo - "Test driving" the Governor-General's car.
    Kids Greening Taupo - "Test driving" the Governor-General's car
  • Kids Greening Taupo.
    Kids Greening Taupo
  • Harbourmaster and Coastguard.
    Harbourmaster and Coastguard
  • Harbourmaster and Coastguard.
    Harbourmaster and Coastguard
  • Harbourmaster and Coastguard.
    Harbourmaster and Coastguard
  • Scenic Cruise on Lake Taupo - Sir Jerry Mateparae with tourism industry representative, John Funnell.
    Scenic Cruise on Lake Taupo - Sir Jerry Mateparae with tourism industry representative, John Funnell
  • Scenic Cruise on Lake Taupo- Lady Janine with Damian Coutts, GM of Destination Great Lake Taupo.
    Scenic Cruise on Lake Taupo- Lady Janine with Damian Coutts, GM of Destination Great Lake Taupo
  • Scenic Cruise on Lake Taupo with local tourism industry representatives.
    Scenic Cruise on Lake Taupo with local tourism industry representatives
  • Scenic Cruise on Lake Taupo with local tourism industry representatives.
    Scenic Cruise on Lake Taupo with local tourism industry representatives
  • Scenic Cruise on Lake Taupo with local tourism industry representatives.
    Scenic Cruise on Lake Taupo with local tourism industry representatives

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