Embark on a journey to Murihiku Southland, one of the most breathtaking destinations in the world. Located on the edge of Te Waipounamu, this region is a haven for nature and sustainability enthusiasts. From rugged coastlines to lush rainforests and towering mountain peaks, Southland's diverse range…
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Nigel Humphries has pretty much nailed the Milford Sound experience. Together with his wife, Fiona, he operates Envy Experiences, offering 100% carbon neutral luxurious daytrips to Milford Sound in their Tesla Model X. But the car is only half the story. Nigel’s 20-plus years of local knowledge and…
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Sustainability is a bit like cake, you shouldn’t try and have it all in one go. That’s Danica Tauri’s take on things. She’s a third-generation member of the Tauri family who has owned and operated the Te Anau Lakeview Holiday Park for more than 50 years. Danica says her belief in sustainable…
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If people come away from a Wings & Water experience with an understanding of kaitiakitanga, Kylie Krippner feels like it's a job well done. Floatplanes have been operating on Lake Te Anau since 1957, and pilots Kylie and Ivan Krippner have been at the controls of 'Fiordland By Seaplane' Wings &…
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For the Trips & Tramps team, sustainable tourism and conservation education are woven into the tales they tell out on the tracks. The power of this storytelling — who they are and what they stand for — resonates without people feeling like they're being lectured. And this is reflected in the…
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A motto of "doing more good" is central to Wild Fiordland's ethos. The company, which set sail in 2020 in the experienced hands of Fiona Lee and Brian Humphrey, operates bespoke charter boat adventures on their gorgeous sailboat, the Breaksea Girl. The couple has a shared love of water and…
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Joyce Kolk and Johan Groters aren’t just building a business for today; they are helping to protect and enhance the environment they operate in — so their grandchildren can enjoy it too. One of the first things you learn about Wairaurahiri Jet is that they are “committed to being economically…
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Nikki Ladd is a bit watery-eyed when she recalls a Finnish man with tears of joy after seeing a Great White Shark in Foveaux Strait. So why the tears? "He's gone home with a commitment to our message, being good to the ocean. You can carry that message a long way," she says. Nikki is the…
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