Northland is bidding to have a new Great Walk in its bid for an ambitious regional deal with the Government. 

The application explains prioritising industries, including tourism, could boost regional GDP by $1 billion dollars.

It'd like the Cape Brett hike to join the country's existing 11 Great Walks. 

Duke of Marlborough hotel, co-owner, Riki Kinnaird, says it's about time. 

"We need a bit of support there to get it on the list, but after the last 40 years of building relationships...the time is now to bring it all together." 

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Northland is bidding to have a new Great Walk in its bid for an ambitious regional deal with the Government.&nbsp;
The application explains prioritising industries, including tourism, could boost regional GDP by $1 billion dollars.
It'd like the Cape Brett hike to join the country's existing 11 Great Walks.&nbsp;
Duke of Marlborough hotel, co-owner, Riki Kinnaird, says it's about time.&nbsp;
"We need a bit of support there to get it on the list, but after the last 40 years of building relationships...the time is now to bring it all together."&nbsp;
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Riki Kinnaird: Duke of Marlborough hotel co-owner on Northland calling for a new Great Walk as part of Government deal

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