What you can do to help?

RECYCLE
an imageWhen you are out and about use the public recycling bins located through out the town. Visit our Resource Recovery Centre where you can recycle, dispose and shop at the recycle centre.

SUPPORT TREES FOR TRAVELLERS
 an imagePurchase a native tree which will be planted in Kaikoura as a lasting memento of your visit and will make a positive contribution to the environment.

RESPECT THE OCEAN
an imageDo not leave litter of any sort. Use the public toilets. Follow fish quotas and size limits. Keep your distance from marine mammals and remember thery are wild animals not pets.

SELECT ENVIRONMENTAL PRODUCTS
an imageSupport suppliers that use less packaging and offer biodegradable alternatives. Say no to plastic and buy one of our eco bags. Shop locally and support our small businesses. Conserve resources eg. use water sparingly and turn lights off when not required.

 

 

A sustainable community

Kaikoura is the first community in New Zealand and second in the world to achieve Environmental  Benchmark status in 2002 and certification status in 2004 through the Green Globe Environmental Certification scheme. Green Globe, now Earthcheck, is the world's only truly global tourism certification standard and arose from the principles of Agenda 21 (the United Nations action for climate change). It aspires to be a system that responds to the major environmental problems facing the planet as well as seeking to achieve -environmental , social and cultural improvements at a global, national and international level.

Green globe is the "umbrella" under which our environment initiatives take place, the following are examples of initiatives occurring in Kaikoura. In some cases these have been taking place for a number of years, Green Globe providing a framework into which they can fit an independant auditing that identifies that Kaikoura's community cares about its environment and is taking steps to protect it.

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  • Zero Waste: . More information >>  
  • Energy efficiency initiatives:  
  • Community for Climate Protection:
  • Trees for Travellers:   More information >>  
  • Lyell Creek Stream Care Group: Te Korowai o Te Tai o Marokura:  
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  • Kaikoura Marine & Coastal Protection Society:
  • Biodiversity project:  
  • Working with business:  
  • Trash to Fashion Show:  
  • International conservation working holidays:  
  • Fantastic no Plastic: 
     Kaikoura District Council website www.kaikoura.govt.nz