Nature / Sustainable Tourism

Air New Zealand has been recognised as one of New Zealand's most environmentally responsible tourism businesses with the award of Qualmark Enviro-Gold status.

New Zealand’s national carrier, Air New Zealand, already claiming to be the world’s most environmentally responsible airline, has announced another batch of new initiatives towards sustainable air travel.

Sustainable film making in New Zealand has received a major endorsement from one of the big names in the movie industry.

A high–profile sex romp between a century old New Zealand tuatara and his child bride has proved highly productive and could result in 11 offspring.

One of New Zealand's oldest residents is finally in the mood.

The Kiwi Encounter centre in Rotorua has reached a milestone by hatching the 100th Kiwi chick for the 2006/2007 season.

More than 1 million people have watched Tourism New Zealand's television commercial 'Youngest Country' on YouTube in the past year.

New Zealand is turning the concept of a wildlife ‘Big Five’ upside down by developing its own ‘Small Five’ list aimed at encouraging travellers to come and see some of the world’s rarest creatures for themselves.

A remote holiday cottage on the northern end of the Abel Tasman track in the South Island has become New Zealand’s most energy efficient house.

An evocative New Zealand country setting with rustic shed, bush, stream and a strong conservation theme has taken the supreme award at the country’s premier garden show.