Tag: Sustainability
The Cardrona Kārearea Conservation Project
The kārearea is New Zealand’s only native falcon species, however the species is currently under treat due to loss of habitat, human impact and introduced predators.
Kea Conservation at The Remarkables
NZSki has a five-year partnership with The Kea Conservation Trust to bring back the kea at The Remarkables. Through this partnership, NZSki provides funds for research and education and the team at The Remarkables works to ensure the mountain is a habitable environment for kea to enjoy.
Local events to get stuck into this Conservation Week in Queenstown
The Department of Conservation’s upcoming Conservation Week/Te Wiki Tiaki Ao Tūroa (15-23 August) is the perfect time to get outside, learn something new, and take some time to appreciate mother nature. Here are some events to get stuck into this Conservation Week.
Coronet Peak's Circular Waste Economy
NZSki took recycling to the next level last winter by investing in a large-scale glass crusher at Coronet Peak, effectively reusing 40% of the ski field's waste in the process.
Five ways to reduce your plastic consumption in Queenstown
When you are not in your usual routine, falling asleep in one place and waking up in another, convenience can be particularly appealing. However, there are plenty of easy ways you can reduce your plastic use without over-complicating things on holiday. Here are our top five suggestions.
E-Bikes Collecting City Rubbish and Recycling
In a New Zealand first - two electric bikes (e-bikes) are set to collect rubbish and recycling from public litter bins in the Queenstown town centre throughout the summer months.