Changes brought about by growth of Tourism

The Maoris in New Zealand have a deep and wonderful culture and heritage. 
This this has led to tourists choosing New Zealand as their destination of choice.


A positive change in New Zealand brought by tourism would be:
An increase in Foreign Exchange, Jobs and Household Income. 
All New Zealanders are part of the tourism sector, whether they are travelling away from home, hosting guests, or simply giving directions to someone in the street. The values of kaitiakitanga (guardianship) and manaakitanga (hospitality) provide the foundation for a uniquely New Zealand approach to the development of the industry.



Tourism is important for New Zealand’s future economic growth. It contributes $18.6 billion to the economy each year—9% of New Zealand’s gross domestic product. It is also an important source of employment. One in every 10 New Zealanders works in the tourism industry.
Tourism is our largest export sector. International visitors contribute $8.3 billion to the economy each year, which accounts for 19.2% of export earnings . During 2006, 2.4 million international visitors arrived in New Zealand .


Unlike other export sectors, which make products and sell them overseas, tourism brings its customers to New Zealand. The product we are selling is New Zealand itself—the people, the places, the food, the wine, the experiences.
Domestic visitors are also a vital part of the tourism industry. They contribute $10.3 billion to the economy each year, and they help sustain tourism businesses during the low season . Product development for the domestic market provides a springboard for building export capability.


However there is a Negative change caused:
That would be the social-cultural impact.
As the traditional Maoris who live in New Zealand, would not go about their daily life as part of living their culture and heritage. They no longer fish for a living, nor do they practice their culture based on their traditions.
For example, they would usually do the Haka as a form of challenge or responding to a challenge by an opposing tribe. However these days, they are doing it as a mere tourist commodity. To attract the tourist.
Their traditional tattoos called Moko, was used to signify their identity our the tribe. However these days, they have been made as face painting for the tourists, or to be sold to them.