Member News
Invitation to adopt a valley
Individuals, groups and businesses have a novel opportunity to help boost conservation in New Zealand – by adopting a Fiordland Valley.
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20 year project brings more birdsong to valley
A 20 year native bird monitoring programme by the Department of Conservation has confirmed findings that sustained predator control has positive effects on native bird numbers, the New Zealand Herald reports.
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Spotlight
Christchurch Sea Kayaking
Cleaning up the Avon
Christchurch Sea Kayaking is dedicated to helping restore the Avon to its original beauty. Over the 2017/18 season, with the help of visitors, it collected around 35kg of rubbish from the river.
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Planting trees & building weta motels
Working with visitors and a range of other partners and volunteers, Eco Wanaka Adventures has planted around 8000 trees on Mou Waho Island and is building 'weta motels' to to allow the endemic weta to survive.
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Banks Peninsula penguins thriving, thanks to local farmers and tourism
A downturn in farming, and absolute determination from a group of Banks Peninsula farmers to stay afloat, was the inspiration for one of New Zealand’s most beautiful and diverse walking tracks – the Banks Track.
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Taupo DeBretts Spa Resort lead the way for a Predator Free 2050
Taupo DeBretts Spa Resort has taken initiative in creating a pest free environment, with the goal of creating a safe haven for native flora and fauna to thrive.
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The Okere Project's environmental warriors
A goat, a jar of peanut butter and a communal knife are among the weapons employed by Okere Falls' growing band of environmental warriors.
The Okere Project brings local businesses, householders and holidaymakers together to trap animal pests, clear invasive plants and restore birdlife and native flora in their community.
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The George hotel staff cleaning up
Staff from The George hotel in Christchurch are cleaning and enhancing their stretch of the Avon River.
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Sustainable slopes
We took a peek into Mt Hutt ski resort's sustainability initiatives for 2019.
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How to support a conservation project
Protecting and enhancing the natural resources of the tourism industry is closely linked to the long term success of the industry and therefore of all tourism businesses.
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Eco by name, eco by nature
Driftwood Eco-Tours proves to be eco by nature with multiple sustainability initiatives keeping the company true to its name.
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Support predator free
Preserve our unique wildlife
There are many ways you can support the predator free movement, from setting traps at your own premises to donating to educational programmes.
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Preserve our waterways
monitor what goes down the drain
It’s important to monitor what’s going down your drains and keep stormwater clean.
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Ecological restoration plan
planning for your land
Developing a restoration plan is an important step in helping you achieve your ecological restoration goals.
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Member News
Abel Tasman Canyons goes Zero Carbon
Adventure tour operator Abel Tasman Canyons is now a certified Zero Carbon business with EKOS.
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