Story: Volcanic Plateau region
Page 17. All images & media
From page 1 - Overview
From page 2 - Geology and climate
From page 3 - The changing landscape
From page 4 - Māori traditions – from Maketū to Tongariro
From page 5 - War and peace – the 19th century
From page 6 - Geothermal tourism and spas
From page 7 - An adaptable Māori culture
From page 8 - The lure of trout
From page 9 - From rimu and tōtara to pinus radiata
From page 10 - Farming
From page 11 - Geothermal and hydroelectric power
From page 12 - Population and society
From page 13 - Government, education and health
From page 14 - The North Island’s playground
How to cite this page
Malcolm McKinnon, Volcanic Plateau region, Te Ara – the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, https://teara.govt.nz/en/story/16314/media (accessed 11 June 2026).
Story by Malcolm McKinnon, published 2 March 2009, updated 1 May 2015.