The city of Rotorua is based on the Rotorua geothermal field. The geothermal resource is important to the city and its people in terms of:
- Economics
- Recreation
- History
- Prestige
- Culture
The geothermal features of Rotorua are interwoven with cultural values. These are particularly strong for Te Arawa who have lived for generations in the Rotorua area. The geothermal resource is a taonga of great significance to Te Arawa. Te Arawa call it waiariki meaning water of the gods. Waiariki gives Te Arawa spiritual and physical comfort. Waiariki is interwoven into Te Arawa culture and traditions. And it is important to Te Arawa that any activities, which may adversely affect the mauri of the waiariki, are avoided or controlled.
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