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
Holiday parks encourage electric vehicles with new charging stations
Holiday parks in New Zealand are putting their money where their mouth is with the installation of 54 electric vehicle chargers in 24 holiday parks around the country, encouraging the use of electric vehicles.
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Spotlight
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.
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Member News
Front of the line: Westpac becomes Living Wage accredited
Westpac NZ has become the first bank in New Zealand to be accredited as a Living Wage Employer.
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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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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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Industry News
Conservation Week 2019 - get involved!
1 September 2019
Take part in events run by DOC, local businesses, and community groups during Conservation Week, 14 - 22 September 2019.
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Community support - donating products or services
Donating products and services is a great way to ‘give back’ to the community as well as an effective marketing tactic, increasing exposure for your brand.
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Member News
Novotel fundraiser for Christchurch teen
Novotel Christchurch Airport welcomed its first guests with a special charity night at the $80-million hotel.
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Spotlight
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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Member News
The Rees joins urban trapping movement
The Rees Hotel joins the newest addition to the local urban trapping movement family.
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