Roadmap for the Introduction and Exploration of Banks Peninsula as a Dark Sky Reserve

by Sustainability and Resilience Institute New Zealand | Mar 2, 2025 | News, Awareness, Banks Peninsula, Dark Sky Reserve, Domestic Tourists, Economy, Environment, Indigenous, International Tourists, New Zealand​, Planning, Policy, Research, Sustainability, Tourism

Introduction1. OpportunitiesEnvironmental and Astronomical BenefitsEconomic and Tourism AdvantagesCommunity and Educational Gains2. ChallengesLight Pollution ManagementRegulatory and Certification ProcessInfrastructure and Funding3. The Path ForwardPhase 1:...

Community resilience and costs of living crisis: A Case Study of New Zealand

by Sustainability and Resilience Institute New Zealand | Sep 1, 2024 | News, New Zealand​, Resilience, Surveys

Help Us Understand Community Resilience in the Face of the Cost of Living Crisis We invite you to participate in a research study exploring the effects of the cost of living crisis on community resilience in New Zealand. This study aims to understand how rising living...

Regional Deals Strategic Framework

by Sustainability and Resilience Institute New Zealand | Aug 22, 2024 | New Zealand​, Infrastruture Development, News, Planning, Policy, Regional Deals

Overview Key ComponentsImplementation ProcessGovernance and AccountabilityExpected Outcomes Overview To remain competitive on the global stage in the 21st century, all regions must maximise their productivity and efficiency by utilising their resources and tools...

New Zealand’s biggest export earners

by Sustainability and Resilience Institute New Zealand | Mar 9, 2024 | New Zealand Tourism Data and Research, New Zealand​, News, Tourism, Tourism Data Overview

Current trend as of March 2024 Latest IVS DataViews on Tourism: New Zealand Current trend as of March 2024  Recent data released last week showing how important tourism’s contribution is to New Zealanders and the country. Tourism is now the second largest export,...

Dark Sky Reserves: A Global Perspective and Lessons Learned

by Sustainability and Resilience Institute New Zealand | Jan 26, 2024 | News, Akaroa, Banks Peninsula, Dark Sky Reserve, Domestic Tourists, Economy, Environment, Indigenous, Infrastruture Development, International Tourists, New Zealand​, Planning, Policy

IntroductionWhat are Dark Sky Reserves?Leading examples of Dark Sky ReservesPros and Cons1. Sustainable Tourism and Economic GrowthPositive ExternalitiesNegative Externalities2. Conservation and Biodiversity ProtectionPositive ExternalitiesNegative Externalities3....

Regenerative Tourism and Climate Change

by Sustainability and Resilience Institute New Zealand | Sep 2, 2023 | Environment, Economy, Glasgow Declaration, Journal of Sustainability and Resilience, New Zealand​, News, Our Projects, Project Regenerative Tourism, Research, Resilience, Sustainability, Tourism

Abstract: Climate Change Commitments and Challenges to Achieve Regenerative Tourism: A Case of Aotearoa New Zealand Abstract: Climate Change Commitments and Challenges to Achieve Regenerative Tourism: A Case of Aotearoa New Zealand New Zealand heavily relies on...