Change is here. From Aoraki, across the high country, down the awa, across wetlands to te moana; the takiwā is changing.
The Ngāi Tahu Group Climate Change Action Plan, Te Kounga Paparangi, sets ambitious goals to ensure we are taking on the challenge of climate change. By taking action, we’re embracing the opportunity for meaningful change. We’re experimenting with innovative solutions to mitigate climate change, build resilience, and embed sustainable business practices.
Ngāi Tahu Tourism is spearheading many sustainable initiatives across our diverse range of experiences, emphasising our core values of kaitiakitanga (environmental stewardship), tikanga (cultural preservation), and whanaungatanga (community engagement).
All our Ngāi Tahu Tourism experiences have achieved the prestigious Qualmark Gold Standard, underscoring our commitment to environmental best practice.
As part of Ngāi Tahu Holdings Group, Ngāi Tahu Tourism measures and manages our key greenhouse gas emissions, and reporting is externally audited and verified each year by Toitū Envirocare.
Some of our greenhouse gas reduction initiatives include use of electric and hybrid vehicles, installation of solar panels to harness the power of the sun, installing fuel-efficient jet boat engines and running SAFED driving courses to help reduce fleet fuel use.
We also have a number of waste reduction initiatives in place including removal of single-use plastics from our retail operations, transitioning to reusable products, implementing green waste collections and sourcing locally.
Care for our waterways is another area of focus – our jet boat operations regularly monitor local rivers to ensure our experiences do not negatively impacting these vital ecosystems. Some sites collect and use rainwater, and we prioritise eco cleaning products.
Finally, protecting and restoring our natural environment is something we’re passionate about. Many of our experiences support local long-term planting projects, including Hukafalls Jet, Franz Josef Glacier Guides, Hollyford Valley Walks and National Kiwi Hatchery.
Ngāi Tahu Tourism actively engage with our local communities through initiatives such as locals days, tree planting, beach and roadside clean-ups, and our summer internship programme, fostering a culture of environmental stewardship and community support.
Learn more about the award-winning Ōkārito Plant Project, which is supported by Franz Josef Glacier Guides.
The stories of Ngāi Tahu and mana whenua of Aotearoa New Zealand are woven into our experiences - we believe it’s vitally important that our manuhiri have opportunities to learn about the first peoples of our beautiful country.
The responsibility of leaving our whenua (land) in better condition that we’ve found it is felt deeply by our whānau and rūnanga. We look forward to sharing our journey and knowledge with you