Spotlight

Waitangi Treaty Grounds developing resources for new history curriculum

Waitangi Treaty Grounds has won a Ministry of Education contract to develop Classroom Support Materials to aid schools with the delivery of the new Aotearoa New Zealand’s histories curriculum.

First Electric Flight over Cook Strait

1 Nov 2021

The two-seater Pipistrel Alpha Electro,​ owned by Christchurch-based company ElectricAir, is the first battery-powered, emission-free plane to cross Cook Strait.

GO Rentals introduces Tesla EVs to six locations nationwide

GO Rentals invites drivers to experience the Tesla on their next road trip, welcoming the Tesla Model 3 to their nationwide fleet.

Cycle Journeys generous donation to help ease ratepayer burden

Cycle Journeys new funding model may be a first in New Zealand.

History repeats for pioneering Kiwi expedition cruise company

Heritage Expeditions returns to Fiordland with legacy voyages on new expedition yacht Heritage Explorer.

Community focus for holiday park under new ownership

Popular campground Ōhope Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park has new owners and a new direction to benefit its community. 

Transport business gives back to community

Mount Classic Tours pivoted from transporting international cruise tour passengers to school sports teams, community clubs and retirement home residents.

The Rees Hotel Queenstown 'milks' sustainability initiative

The Rees Hotel Queenstown's new sustainability initiative will reduce 13,000 bottles from NZ’s plastic waste.

Luxury lodge has sustainability at its heart

Central Otago’s new luxury lodge has sustainability at its heart. Located amongst the vines of Central Otago’s founding winery, the Gibbston Valley Lodge & Spa offers the ultimate in relaxed luxury, fine wine, culinary excellence and 5-star personal service.

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. 

EcoZip goes above and beyond

Waiheke adventure tourism operator EcoZip Adventures is dedicated to rebalancing the ecology of their forest site and is successfully encouraging visitors and corporate clients to get on board.

Glowing Adventures: light on the land

Glowing Adventures offers an authentic caving experience in one of only two cave systems classified as ‘of international significance’ by the Department of Conservation.

Sustainable slopes

We took a peek into Mt Hutt ski resort's sustainability initiatives for 2019.

Camp Glenorchy's winning formula

Camp Glenorchy is innovating in every possible area, taking home the TIA Sustainability Innovation Award 2019.

The George hotel staff cleaning up

Staff from The George hotel in Christchurch are cleaning and enhancing their stretch of the Avon River.

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.

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.

Queenstown's Sherwood Hotel ranked among world’s best for sustainability

Sherwood Queenstown has been ranked amongst the top 10 eco-friendly holiday destinations by Expedia - the only hotel in the Pacific region to make the list, ranked among large international locations in France, Canada, and Thailand.

Fullers360 committed to commercial composting

Fullers360, Auckland's leading ferry operator, has launched a commercial composting programme across all its fleet of vessels and is educating staff and customers on what goes in each bin.

Green approach to thermal pool construction

Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools and Spa has taken a unique approach to the construction of five new thermal pools to protect their much-loved Redwood trees, at an additional cost of more than $50,000.