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VisitorPoint staff all receive the Living Wage v2
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VisitorPoint: Knowing the value of a living wage

VisitorPoint is right on the money with its commitment to paying all staff the Living Wage.

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Wholemeal Cafe
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Motueka business makes a further push towards New Zealand-wide sustainability

More than 100,000 single-use cups have been prevented from going into landfills as a result of the CupCycling™ scheme which supports cafes to offer reusable takeaway cups.

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The George staff on the cleaning beat
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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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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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DeBretts view
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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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Sherwood Queenstown Gardens
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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.

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Fullers360 Compost 2019 Web 864 x 340
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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.

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Hanmer Springs development 2019
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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.

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Paul Froggatt, Executive Chef, Huka Lodge by Nic Staveley
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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.

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360 degree rooftop views on the Milford Haven Go Orange
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Innovation on the Milford with Go Orange

When you’re a well-known and successful tourism operator with a reputation for innovation, continually making sure your visitor experience is fresh and exciting can be a challenge.

But Go Orange have outdone themselves again with the new-look Milford Haven.

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White flippered penguins
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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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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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Warbirds Over Wanaka airshow
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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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Timber Trail
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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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SKYCITY Chefs
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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.

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