Ecotourism Potential OUR region could make more money from tourism if people set up businesses catering to visitors, says Kees Weytmans. more...
Knapdale strikes Eco Gold A LOT of people talk about the ecotourism potential of our district, but Kees and Kay Weytmans got to work and made it happen. more...
Trees are the key THE 32 hectares Knapdale Lodge is set in was once part of Kay McMillan's family farm. She arrived back from an OE in 1987 with her enthusiastic Dutch boyfriend Kees Weytmans, who she had met in Nepal where he was engaged in erosion control and reforestation projects. more...
A group of environmental enthusiasts who were hoping to clean up the verges on Back Ormond from teh city boundary to Waihirere Domain Rd got more than they bargained for at the weekend. more...
The Straight roads out of Gisborne finally led to borad curves as we entered Knapdale Eco Lodge grounds. There was a tethered goat on one side and a herd of watchful deer under brooding puriri on the other. more...
Cosy Valley Slice the salami, add some cheese, a slice of tomato, and layer on top of bread. more...
