Inspiration

Stories of Aroha from the heart of New Zealand

Destination Great Lake Taupō’s new international human-interest campaign ‘Aroha’ showcases real people and their stories with a goal of attracting new visitor markets to the region. Artists, community leaders and creatives come together to share their personal journeys, genuine aroha (love) and passion for Taupō.

Tourism and conservation work together at the Timber Trail

Wilderness venture Timber Trail Lodge prides itself on its environmental and community-minded approach to business.

SKYCITY solves a 500-tonne food waste problem

SKYCITY Auckland has successfully tackled a huge food waste problem, diverting nearly 500 tonnes – the equivalent weight of 142 buses - from landfill to become compost for kiwifruit orchards and landscaping companies.

Investing in sustainability

Rafting New Zealand has entered into a joint venture with Lake Rotoaira Forest Trust of Ngāti Tūwharetoa which it says will allow it to more than double in size, give visitors the best and most authentic experience possible, and make a positive difference to the local environment and community.

The power of customer feedback

Enhancing the visitor experience

Car and campervan hire company JUCY Rentals has made a commitment to providing a phenomenal visitor experience through the power of customer feedback.

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.

Get staff moving

Museum travel plan

Auckland Museum’s Travel Plan is about encouraging staff to green commute, drive less often to work, try other modes of transport which will benefit their health and wellbeing and help create a sustainable museum fit for the future.

UYOC.co.nz - use your own cup

UYOC.CO.NZ is an online café guide that represents cafes that are committed minimising their environmental impact.

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.

Sans Souci Inn a sustainability pioneer

Decades before 'sustainability' became a buzzword, this Golden Bay guesthouse was exemplifying low-footprint tourism.

YHA New Zealand

Carbon neutral status a #NZMustDo

YHA values the carboNZeroCertTM scheme as another tool that helps to build a commitment to environmental sustainability into everything the organisation does.

R Tucker Thompson

Addressing seasonality

The R. Tucker Thompson had a mighty reputation, but the organisation was stuck in a rut. So they implemented a plan which has put it in a strong position as a sustainable tourism operator and a recognised social enterprise.