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Brendan Alborn

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DescriptionBrendan Alborn discusses running a business in the Abel Tasman National Park.CreatorBrendan AlbornPania WaltonTasman District LibrariesDate6 September 2022Geo Cordinates^[1]Runtime0:29:37Recorded ByPania WaltonRecording NotesABSTRACT
Brendan Alborn, owner and Commercial Director Alborn Enterprises, introduces himself, describes where we grew up and how he came to live in Riwaka. He describes his parents’ purchase of the Mārahau beach camp, the beginnings of the family business in Mārahau, how the business has evolved over the ensuing 20+ years. Brendan describes the multiple layers of regulations businesses operating in the Abel Tasman National Park (ATNP) must follow. He discusses the evolving relationship with iwi over time, and the impact of Covid-19 on the business. Brendan describes the different relationship locals and international visitors have with the ATNP, and the magic of the ATNP.

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This oral history contains language that may offend some people.Subject/KeywordAbel Tasman National ParkBrendan AlbornBusinessesCOVID-19InterviewsMārahau (N.Z.)Marahau Beach CampOral historiesConditions of Use©Tasman District Libraries, 2022.

This is an edited version of the oral history recording. A full recording of the interview may be available on request.

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CollectionAbel Tasman Oral HistoriesOral HistoriesOrganisationTasman District LibrariesEventCovid 19

AT202296R.mp3

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Introduction to interview 15 secs
Brendan introduces himself 75 secs
Moving to Riwaka 97 secs
Mārahau family business 462 secs
ATNP regulations 245 secs
Iwi relationship 182 secs
Impact of Covid-19 410 secs
Locals and tourists 116 secs
Magic of Abel Tasman 168 secs

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Brendan Alborn