Sustainability moves taking root

Megan Williams
Megan Williams

A year ago Tourism Industry Aotearoa appointed two Sustainability Advocates to encourage tourism operators to sign up to the New Zealand Tourism Sustainability Commitment. 

In this Otago Daily Times article, South Island advocate Megan Williams discusses why the TSC is important to the future of tourism in New Zealand, the efforts that tourism businesses are making to be more sustainable and why she loves her job.

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Industry News

Steering the Australasian cruise industry towards sustainability

New Zealand Cruise Association, Cruise Lines International Association and Australian Cruise Association have released the first Cruise Industry Sustainability Guide in this region to showcase the work being done by the industry to preserve the world’s pristine waterways.

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Industry News

Telling the Tourism Story

Welcoming, supportive communities are a vital part of what New Zealand has to offer our visitors. TIA's 'Tourism Story' project aims to find ways to support all sectors of the industry to tell their stories better, from the small town holiday park providing local employment opportunities and supporting local suppliers, to the big corporate donating thousands of dollars to environmental causes.

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Member News

Warbirds Over Wanaka Wing Their Way to Water Project

The Warbirds over Wanaka Community Trust has announced they are donating $20,000 to the Wanaka Water Project, a joint initiative involving a number of organisations including the Upper Clutha Lakes Trust. The five year goal is to plant, water and nurture around 24,000 native trees along waterways in the area.

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Spotlight

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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