Success Stories
Rotorua Sustainable Tourism Charter members are always implementing new and innovative sustainable business practices. Check back here regularly to learn about the contributions Charter member businesses are making towards sustainability.
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Burning the eco friendly candle
Nov 4, 2008
One Charter member has taken action to reduce indoor pollution at her business. Carol Bannister of Careem Wellness Spa has replaced regular candles with clean burning, drip free, eco friendly…
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Delivering a green spin on jetboating
Nov 4, 2008
Agrojet Rotorua has been a Charter member for a relatively short time, but already the company is making significant improvements to its environmental sustainability. Earlier this year Agrojet…
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Landing in the swamp
Nov 4, 2008
Being committed to becoming carbon neutral, NZONE has joined forces with the Hannah’s Bay community wetland restoration group. “We purchase trees for planting in the wetland, and we get…
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Looking at the big picture
Nov 4, 2008
PhotoArts is walking the talk when it comes to sustainability. Not only is PhotoArts a leader in supplying sustainable printing options, but they have gone the extra mile in integrating…
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Mamaku Blue addresses its packaging blues
Nov 4, 2008
Mamaku Blue joined the Charter in June 2006 but according to its owners Anne and Harry Frost they have always been aware of the need to be sustainable. Over the years this has paid dividends even…
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New HQ planned for Off Road NZ
Nov 4, 2008
Many Rotorua locals have been lucky enough to enjoy the exciting and sometimes whacky adventures offered by Off Road NZ and would be familiar with the Mamaku based company’s headquarters building. …
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Putting the sweet as in sustainability
Nov 4, 2008
Kaitiaki Adventures Rotorua made a serious commitment towards sustainability in its founding year back in 1999 when it took on the responsibility of being caretaker or guardian of the river by taking…
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Taking the phthalates out of the Zorb
Nov 4, 2008
There is increasing evidence that phthalates (a substance added to plastics to increase their flexibility) has a detrimental effect on health, which is why they are being phased out of many products…
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The Millie and a NZ falcon named ‘Millennium’
Nov 4, 2008
Since joining the Charter as a founding member, the Millennium Hotel Rotorua has continued its efforts to become a more sustainable business. The hotel’s commitment has seen the introduction of…
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Waikite Hot Pools – you drive what you eat
Nov 4, 2008
Mark and Lisa Bowie know that while Waikite Hot Pools is a gem of an attraction, even gems need to be looked after to retain their shine. One of the challenges for Mark and Lisa is the distance from…
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