Victor Luca: Whakatāne mayor on what the region has to offer

In ZB's Summer with the Mayors series, the next region being highlighted is the eastern Bay of Plenty's Whakatāne. Whakatāne records the highest number of daylight hours in the country, making it the designated 'sunshine capital' of New Zealand.  The region also offers fishing, with more yellowfin tuna caught in Whakatāne than anywhere else in the country.  There are plenty of opportunities to explore the region, as Whakatāne is home to the Ngā Tapuwae o Toi walkway and several kayaking and swimming tours. Whakatāne mayor Victor Luca says the region is small enough for everything to be easily accessible, but big enough to have lots of options for travellers. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.