Support for New Zealand adventure tourism operators

Adventure tourism and commercial outdoor operators are being offered support to understand how New Zealand's new adventure activities regulations will affect their business.
The Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIANZ) and Outdoors New Zealand are running operator workshops in 11 locations throughout New Zealand over the next few weeks, starting in Taupo on Monday 28th November, followed by Rotorua on Tuesday 29th November.
The workshop will update attendees on the adventure activities regulations which came into force on 1st November. Operators will find out whether they need to register with the Department of Labour and if they need to undergo a safety audit.
They will also find out about the new adventure and outdoor safety guide (due to be launched at the start of December) and how this web-based tool will contribute to safety in their business.
TIANZ Advocacy Manager Geoff Ensor says operators will be asked for input on other review work relating to incident reporting, and competencies and qualifications. There will also be discussion about the activity specific guidelines to be developed next year.
Ensor explains "the review showed that many operators are already operating to high standards. But there is always room for improvement and we want to do all we can to help operators avoid incidents and accidents. Even operators who are not directly affected by the regulations will benefit from attending these workshops."
Workshop registration is free.
To register, and for dates and venues go to

http://www.tianz.org.nz/main/adventure-tourism-review