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Revamped Wildlife Act to provide stronger biodiversity protection
11 Sep 2023   /

Revamped Wildlife Act to provide stronger biodiversity protection

New Zealand’s Wildlife Act will be revamped to better protect native species and improve biodiversity, says Conservation Minister Willow-Jean Prime.


QLDC turns to tech for wildfire risk monitoring
6 Sep 2023   /

QLDC turns to tech for wildfire risk monitoring

Queenstown Lakes District Council is turning to technology in an effort to monitor wildfire risk and environmental conditions in two of the district’s recreation reserves.


Hauraki Gulf protection plan welcomed
10 Aug 2023   /

Hauraki Gulf protection plan welcomed

Conservation and environment groups have welcomed the government’s plan to nearly triple the Hauraki Gulf protection area with 19 new marine protection areas.


Webinar explores draft tourism environment plan
5 Jul 2023   /

Webinar explores draft tourism environment plan

Tourism Industry Aotearoa and the Tourism Environment Leadership Group are holding a webinar discussion exploring the draft Environment Action Plan tomorrow, 6 July.


Decarbonisation roadmap, innovation lab, investment mooted in draft tourism environment plan
16 Jun 2023   /

Decarbonisation roadmap, innovation lab, investment mooted in draft tourism environment plan

Regeneration tourism projects and a regular national tourism strategy are also proposed in the 91-page document.


Air NZ rejects greenwashing accusation after Consumer NZ criticises cups
2 Jun 2023   /

Air NZ rejects greenwashing accusation after Consumer NZ criticises cups

Air New Zealand says it is unfair to be accused of greenwashing because of its environmental messaging and that many of its compostable hot beverage cups end up in landfill.


Perspectives: 70 years ago today, Mt Everest was conquered – now, mass mountaineering must be addressed
29 May 2023   /

Perspectives: 70 years ago today, Mt Everest was conquered – now, mass mountaineering must be addressed

Seventy years ago today, Kiwi Edmund Hillary and Sherpa Tenzing Norgay reached the summit of Mt Everest. Now, mountaineering is hugely popular and commercial but that has come with consequences, write tourism researchers.


Upgrade for Auckland Airport air conditioning
1 May 2023   /

Upgrade for Auckland Airport air conditioning

Auckland Airport is turning off natural gas in favour of electricity for its air conditioning systems.


Marlborough to celebrate Earth Day with zero-waste event
21 Apr 2023  

Marlborough to celebrate Earth Day with zero-waste event

Envirohub Marlborough is supporting Earth Day 2023 with a family-friendly, zero-waste picnic event.


NZ lakes in poor health – study
17 Apr 2023  

NZ lakes in poor health – study

More than 80% of North Island lakes and 45% in the South Island are suffering from poor health, according to a new study.


Operators partner on West Coast regenerative programme
6 Apr 2023   /

Operators partner on West Coast regenerative programme

Hokitika Scenic Tours and West Coast Treetop Walkway and Zipline are partner on a regenerative programme that encourages people to purchase native plant seedlings as part of a fundraising effort for predator traps.


Lake Wānaka Tourism film awards return
5 Apr 2023   /

Lake Wānaka Tourism film awards return

Lake Wānaka Tourism has opened entries for its second Monster Children Film Awards, celebrating the theme of regeneration.


How climate change could impact NZ tourism – report
3 Apr 2023   /

How climate change could impact NZ tourism – report

A study into how tourism could be affected outlines scenarios from orderly to severe.


Recycling boost for Rotorua holiday hotspots
31 Mar 2023  

Recycling boost for Rotorua holiday hotspots

Rotorua Lakes Council is installing public glass recycling ‘bintainers’ around popular holiday hotspots around Lake Rotomā and Rotoiti.


GorseBusters returns to Ōkārito
16 Mar 2023   /

GorseBusters returns to Ōkārito

The annual Ōkārito GorseBusters event is returning again in 2023 with a strong contingent of local and international visitors taking part in the cleanup.


NZ least vulnerable to glacial lake floods – study
9 Feb 2023  

NZ least vulnerable to glacial lake floods – study

New research suggests New Zealand is one of the least vulnerable countries to the dangers of glacial lake floods.


Study calls for rethink of carbon emission taxes on air passengers
27 Jan 2023   /

Study calls for rethink of carbon emission taxes on air passengers

A new way to apportion carbon emissions taxes on airline passengers could be the answer to creating a fairer system that does not discriminate based on travel class.


Tourism’s contribution to Asia Pacific GDP outpaces emissions – WTTC
16 Jan 2023   /

Tourism’s contribution to Asia Pacific GDP outpaces emissions – WTTC

The travel and tourism sector’s emissions in Asia Pacific grew 4% between 2010 and 2019, while GDP rose an average of 7.3% during the same period, according to the World Travel & Tourism Council.


WTTC puts ‘stake in the ground’ with new estimate of global tourism & travel emissions
1 Dec 2022   /

WTTC puts ‘stake in the ground’ with new estimate of global tourism & travel emissions

The industry group puts its “stake in the ground” on the worldwide industry’s emissions target.


Govt tightens consent process for high-emission projects
1 Dec 2022  

Govt tightens consent process for high-emission projects

“This new guidance will help central and local governments work together to put our climate plans into action as we make the transition to a low-emission, resilient future that benefits everyone,” said Minister of Climate Change James Shaw.


Queenstown Lakes aims for carbon-zero tourism industry by 2030
24 Nov 2022  

Queenstown Lakes aims for carbon-zero tourism industry by 2030

Queenstown Lakes District is aiming to make the destination’s tourism industry the first to carbon-zero by 2030 but is yet to reveal details of how it will achieve the ambitious target.


Public urged to have say on NZ’s low emissions future
17 Nov 2022   /

Public urged to have say on NZ’s low emissions future

New Zealanders are being encouraged to have their say on how the country plans its transition to a low-emissions future that is fair and inclusive for everyone.


NRDA, operators launch Mārahau Pledge with visitor fee to support environment
13 Oct 2022   /

NRDA, operators launch Mārahau Pledge with visitor fee to support environment

A new visitor fee, a commitment to zero carbon, and operator co-operation are part of an initiative to improve the coastal village of Mārahau on the edge of Abel Tasman National Park.


Sea level rise doubles in 60 years – Stats NZ
16 Sep 2022   /

Sea level rise doubles in 60 years – Stats NZ

The rate of sea level rise has rapidly increased in recent decades and will continue to do so due to the effects of climate change, according to Stats NZ.


Clean Up Week brings opportunities for events – KNZB
16 Sep 2022   /

Clean Up Week brings opportunities for events – KNZB

Keep New Zealand Beautiful’s annual Clean Up Week begins this Saturday and members of the public are encouraged to play their part in tidying up their communities.


Scenic to follow UN SDGs, commits 20% capex to energy efficiency
15 Sep 2022   /

Scenic to follow UN SDGs, commits 20% capex to energy efficiency

Scenic Hotel Group says it is taking steps to improve its business sustainability and aligning the group’s activities with six United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals as benchmarks.


Social media helps track rare whales
15 Aug 2022   /

Social media helps track rare whales

Tohorā southern right whales are taking longer to re-establish a habitat in mainland waters, scientists at the University of Auckland have found.


Operators to launch Marahau Pledge for carbon-neutral future – is this the way forward?
12 Aug 2022   /

Operators to launch Marahau Pledge for carbon-neutral future – is this the way forward?

Nine Abel Tasman tourism businesses are involved in a new regenerative tourism initiative that aims to support the village of Mārahau and the region.


Nationwide tsunami evacuation map launched
21 Jul 2022  

Nationwide tsunami evacuation map launched

A nationwide tsunami evacuation map is now available online to help improve people’s preparedness in the event of a disaster.


Auckland to invest in up to 7 electric, low-emission ferries
2 Jun 2022   /

Auckland to invest in up to 7 electric, low-emission ferries

Auckland Council will invest “hundreds of millions of dollars” into six or seven new electric and low-emissions ferries as part of climate action proposal within Annual Budget 2022/23.


Queenstown Airport to compost food waste
3 May 2022   /

Queenstown Airport to compost food waste

Food waste from staff kitchens and food and beverage outlets across the terminal will be processed in three CarbonCycle Compost Bins.


GorseBusters 2 attracts domestic, international visitors
28 Apr 2022  

GorseBusters 2 attracts domestic, international visitors

Okarito Kayaks’ Barry Hughes has declared the annual GorseBusters 2 cleanup of the Ōkārito Lagoon “possibly the busiest we’ve ever seen the remote South Westland wetland”.


Govt climate change plan: Failure of tourism to adapt will put firms at risk
27 Apr 2022   /

Govt climate change plan: Failure of tourism to adapt will put firms at risk

Tourism is one of the country’s most exposed industries.


Perspectives: How protecting biodiversity pays off for tourism
27 Apr 2022   /

Perspectives: How protecting biodiversity pays off for tourism

The key is investing in both small-scale infrastructure and conservation, write researchers.


Seven NZ cities sign up for City Nature Challenge
26 Apr 2022   /

Seven NZ cities sign up for City Nature Challenge

People in Auckland, Hamilton, Hawke’s Bay, New Plymouth, Wellington, Christchurch, and Invercargill are invited to use the iNaturalist app to gather nature observations, find species, and engage others.


Operators help support marine mammal sighting app
22 Apr 2022   /

Operators help support marine mammal sighting app

Donor rewards include trips with South Pacific Helicopters, Whale Watch Kaikōura, as well as luxury accommodation at Hapuku Lodge and Treehouses.


NZ, Singapore deal to bolster sustainable aviation
21 Apr 2022   /

NZ, Singapore deal to bolster sustainable aviation

The aviation industry has welcomed the New Zealand and Singapore governments’ Sustainable Aviation Arrangement to create a more sustainable future for aviation.


Covid lockdowns push emissions down – report
13 Apr 2022   /

Covid lockdowns push emissions down – report

New Zealanders unable to travel throughout the country during 2020’s Covid-19 lockdowns saw a reduction in emissions, according to Greenhouse Gas Inventory report from the Ministry for the Environment.


IPCC: Moving the dial on transport to help stave off climate disaster
5 Apr 2022   /

IPCC: Moving the dial on transport to help stave off climate disaster

Reducing air travel is one of the recommendations made to tackle climate change.


Tourism needs to accelerate ‘net-zero carbon’ goal
28 Mar 2022   /

Tourism needs to accelerate ‘net-zero carbon’ goal

New Zealand tourism should introduce and accelerate its own ‘net-zero carbon’ goal to help the country get there by 2050, says a Canadian tourism expert.


Could Auckland become an indigenously inspired National Park City?
23 Mar 2022   /

Could Auckland become an indigenously inspired National Park City?

Becoming a National Park City could creating “immense” benefits to identity, regional pride, tourism and business.


GorseBusters 2 for Ōkārito Lagoon
16 Mar 2022  

GorseBusters 2 for Ōkārito Lagoon

Okarito Kayaks and locals will offer free accommodation, food, kayaking and entertainment to participants.


Eco-sanctuary secures $2m to help boost jobs, tourism
14 Mar 2022   /

Eco-sanctuary secures $2m to help boost jobs, tourism

The funding will provide an initial 14 jobs in an area hard-hit by the downturn in tourism.


Glaciers continue to melt faster due to emissions
24 Feb 2022   /

Glaciers continue to melt faster due to emissions

Glaciers are melting at a faster rate in the last 10 years, with the three worst years in the last 35 being since 2011.


Govt sets sustainable biofuels mandate for transport
16 Dec 2021   /

Govt sets sustainable biofuels mandate for transport

The government is introducing a sustainable biofuels mandate to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the transport sector.


Closed borders sees Air NZ emissions fall 58%
7 Dec 2021   /

Closed borders sees Air NZ emissions fall 58%

Closed borders was mainly responsible for a drop of 58% to 1.33 million tonnes of CO₂ emissions at Air New Zealand, according to the airline’s 2021 Sustainability Report.


Christchurch Airport plans country’s largest solar farm
2 Dec 2021   /

Christchurch Airport plans country’s largest solar farm

Christchurch Airport is committing 400 hectares of its Harewood campus to a new solar farm.


Hotel Britomart pledges trees for bookings
2 Dec 2021   /

Hotel Britomart pledges trees for bookings

The Hotel Britomart at Auckland says it will plant a native tree Bay of Islands’ The Landing for every booking it takes for its Stay Green package.


Tourism Summit: Operators urged to measure, reduce emissions
1 Dec 2021   /

Tourism Summit: Operators urged to measure, reduce emissions

A successful effort could serve as a model for other industries and help boost the image of tourism.


Wellington operators lead way with sustainability lessons for NZ
12 Nov 2021  

Wellington operators lead way with sustainability lessons for NZ

A select group of Wellington operators have graduated from a three-month pilot designed to help meet their sustainability aspirations.