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Video: Kaikoura tourism operator optimistic on earthquake anniversary - 'We're bouncing back'

November 14, 2017

Glenn Ormsby from Destination Kaikoura is looking forward to the re-opening of quake-ravaged SH1. (Source: Other)

Glenn Ormsby from Destination Kaikoura is looking forward to the re-opening of quake-ravaged SH1.

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