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The Green Room / Te Rūma Kākāriki Leaves Lasting Impact in Bay of Plenty

15 September 2025

Over the past three years, Tourism Industry Aotearoa (TIA) has partnered with Tourism Bay of Plenty to deliver the Green Room / Te Rūma Kākāriki programme, supporting 135 local businesses on their sustainability journeys.

New programme launched to advance tourism sustainability

A new online programme to enable tourism businesses has been launched by the tourism
industry’s leading representative body.

2023 TSC Annual Declaration - Summary of Results

The results are in for the 2023 TSC Annual Declaration.

Island takes aim at single use coffee cups

Recycling is a particular issue for island communities, and so this summer visitors to Aotea Great Barrier Island seeking refreshment will have to bring or borrow their own coffee cups.

Tourism leaders put ‘green’ aspirations into action   

May 2022

A brand-new initiative to encourage the Coastal Bay of Plenty’s visitor sector to work towards a zero carbon and regenerative future has launched in Bowentown.

International Recognition for Tourism Sustainability Commitment

Nov 2021

The Tourism Sustainability Commitment has won the 2021 Skål International Sustainable Tourism Award.

Toitū Resources to get you started

Toitu Envirocare has produced a range of webinars designed to get businesses started in their sustainability journey.

The George offers exclusive conservation experience

The George Hotel has embarked on a partnership with Christchurch Helicopters to sponsor Flight Path – a fundraising programme and experience to support a critically endangered bird.

Destination Cambridge Wins Sustainability Award

The Cambridge i-SITE and Destination Cambridge took out two awards at the 2019 Waipa Business Awards – Excellence in Business: Small and the award for Excellence in Community Contribution and Sustainability.