Into the central North Island this morning as we continue our road trip calling on District Mayors. 

As you know, domestic tourism is all the more important this summer, with the borders closed. 

On the upside ... some of the hotspots like Mount Ruapehu and Tongariro Crossing are more appealing, because of the lack of overseas travellers.  

And both have high hopes. 

Ruapehu District Mayor Don Cameron joined Tim Dower. 

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