News: Environment
Waikato Regional Council promotes safe swimming through summer
Having last year re-activated a water quality monitoring programme at seven east coast and two west coast beaches, Waikato Regional Council will again be helping beach users...
Nov 5, 2017
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Wellness /
Environment
Animals migrate to Dubai Safari after 50 years of Dubai Zoo operations
After 50 years of operations, the Dubai Zoo is today permanently closing its doors – with its animal exhibits now to be relocated to the new Dubai Safari, scheduled to open at...
Nov 5, 2017
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Environment
NSW coastal plan calls for stronger protections amid push for new marine park
The first ever 10-year plan for the NSW marine environment has sparked a debate about whether further protections are needed along a large stretch of the state's coastline. The...
Nov 5, 2017
Environment /
Parks
Climbing Uluru to be banned from October 2019
Climbing Uluru is set to be a thing of the past after the Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park board decided unanimously to ban the activity, starting in 2019. The board, made up of...
Oct 31, 2017
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Environment
Sir Richard Branson to turn 50 Saudi Arabian islands into luxury tourism destinations
Virgin Group Chairman Sir Richard Branson is to invest in a project that aims to turn 50 Saudi Arabian islands in the Red Sea into luxury tourism destinations. Annouced on...
Oct 31, 2017
Tourism /
Environment
William Angliss Institute expands specialist course to meet tourism industry needs
William Angliss Institute of TAFE is extending its portfolio of specialist education courses in order to meet the needs of the growing tourism sector. As of 2018, the...
Oct 31, 2017
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Environment
Parks Australia looks to appoint Kakadu Park Manager
Federal parks agency Parks Australia is advertising the position of Park Manager of Kakadu National Park, a role it describes as being “a ride on the wilder side of life”....
Oct 30, 2017
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Environment /
Parks
New Zealand Recreation Association applauds new conservation moves by Government
The New Zealand Recreation Association (NZRA) has praised the appointment of Eugenie Sage as both Minister of Conservation and Minister of Land Information New Zealand. NZRA...
Oct 29, 2017
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Government /
Environment
Moonlit Sanctuary wins Premier’s Sustainability Award
The Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park on the Mornington Peninsula has won the Environmental Protection category in this year’s Victorian Premier’s Sustainability...
Oct 29, 2017
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Environment
Simons Green Energy helps clients make the most of cogeneration
With a significant number of aquatic and recreation facilities relying on cogeneration systems for their pool heating and power, Simons Green Energy are assisting clients in...
Oct 29, 2017
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Environment
Albany attractions popular with visitors to Western Australia
New tourist attractions in Albany are moving the region to the forefront of tourists’ attention, according to Tourism Council of Western Australia Chief Executive Evan Hall....
Oct 29, 2017
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Community Greening wins national award of excellence for Royal Botanic Garden Sydney
The Royal Botanic Garden Sydney’s community gardening program, Community Greening, has won the national Community Program of the Year Award at the Parks & Leisure Australia...
Oct 27, 2017
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Environment
Refreshed line-up for Tourism Industry Aotearoa Board
Three new Directors are joining the Board of Tourism Industry Aotearoa, to help steer the direction of New Zealand’s biggest export sector. TIA Chair Grant Webster has announced...
Oct 25, 2017
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Environment
Leisure portfolios on front bench in New Zealand's new Government
Key leisure industry portfolios including sport and recreation, tourism, the arts and environment will be represented in the Cabinet announced by incoming New Zealand Prime...
Oct 24, 2017
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Government /
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Arts
Cantaloupe Hotels Group looks to develop Sri Lankan surf tourism
Boutique hotel operator, Cantaloupe Hotels Group, has formed a new partnership with surf tour operator The Perfect Wave that aims to establish Sri Lanka as a world-class surfing...
Oct 24, 2017
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Environment
Milford and Routeburn Guided Walks receive Qualmark Gold Status
Queenstown-based hiking specialists, Ultimate Hikes is kicking off the hiking season on a high, after being awarded Qualmark Gold for its guided walk operation on the Milford...
Oct 24, 2017
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Whitsundays tourism award winners reject Adani-sponsored prize
At least two winners of this year's Whitsundays Tourism awards have rejected prizes sponsored by controversial mining giant Adani. According to a report in the Guardian...
Oct 23, 2017
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Environment
NSW Government appoints first Open Space and Parks Design Coordinator to oversee green projects
The NSW Government has announced that landscape expert Fiona Morrison will be its first Open Space and Parks Design Coordinator, a newly created role to oversee a package of...
Oct 23, 2017
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Environment /
Parks
Taumarunui to remain a key stop on Te Araroa trail
Taumarunui will continue to benefit from New Zealanders and international visitors walking the 3,000 kilometre Te Araroa trail following agreement of a revised route that takes...
Oct 23, 2017
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Environment
Sunbather Downunder Pool Cover System named SPASA Product of the Year
Leading solar pool heating and pool cover supplier Sunbather Pool Technologies has had its Downunder pool cover system named Product of the Year at the recent SPASA Australia...
Oct 23, 2017
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Aquatics /
Environment
WAZA and United Nations team up to combat environmental issues
The World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) has signed an agreement with the United Nations in order to better combat marine litter, coral reef pollution and the illegal...
Oct 22, 2017
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Environment
Parks and Leisure Australia conference opens on the Gold Coast
With the theme ‘Open for Business’, the Parks and Leisure Australia (PLA) annual conference has opened on the Gold Coast. The three-day event will enable delegates to learn from...
Oct 22, 2017
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Parks
WTTC calls on tourism to embrace sustainability reporting
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has called on tourism operators around the world to measure, monitor and report their sustainability impact as it launches new guidance...
Oct 21, 2017
Tourism /
Environment
Local Government New Zealand welcomes new Government, looks forward to productive relationship
Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) has congratulated incoming New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and welcomed her new administration, congratulating the Labour, New...
Oct 19, 2017
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Environment /
Fitness