Nature / Sustainable Tourism

Kiwis (the non-feathered variety) have gone to the polls to elect a new top bird and - in what’s promising to be a closely fought election - some native species have even hired campaign managers to boost their roost.

A programme to save an endangered bird is having a commercial spin-off for New Zealand’s lucrative wine-growing industry.

Four New Zealand gardens have earned the title of ‘Garden of International Significance’ in a new quality ranking aimed at overseas visitors.

The call of a traditional Māori greeting echoed across the waters of Lake Ngatu in the far north today (2.02.2011) as New Zealand became the first country in the world to welcome the dawning of World Wetlands Day.

New Zealand’s commitment to environmental sustainability has paid off with the country scoring seventh place out of more than 140 countries for its effort.

Already world famous for their dubious sexual conduct– New Zealand’s rare kākāpō are in the news again with a pack of “studs” facing deportation after becoming victims of their own success with the ladies.

A global peace movement is set to take its first steps in New Zealand this week when a flame lit during a ceremony in Waitakere, West Auckland begins a journey that will take it to more than 90 countries.

Two top New Zealand tourism businesses have been short-listed for international responsible tourism awards.

New Zealand has a new international celebrity – parrot pin up boy Sirocco the kakapo has shot to stardom after his unusual mating attempt with a zoologist aired on BBC television.

An authentic slice of New Zealand’s natural environment and culture transported to Shanghai for Expo 2010 is proving a hit with visitors.