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Sustainability

Tiaki & Sustainability

 

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As a family business motivated by values, we adhere to Kaitiakitanga ideals (guardianship and protection). This simply means that we believe in true sustainability and are stewards of the natural world and its resources. Where we can improve our processes to be better at what we do, we will.

 

Sustainability is high on our chain of values and as such the concepts of evolving our business with this in mind is forefront to our future planning.

 

Over the centuries, the human-environment relationship has grown from a circular one to a linear one. In the past, what our ancestors used to take from nature was returned to nature at the end of its life.

 

There is no easy answer to the sustainable way of life and as such each approach can only be considered as aiming for best practice within economic and social boundaries. Technologies and developments in the future will allow us to refine further in the sustainability conquest. Making a sound start now however is a large step in the right direction for us all.

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In addition to employing sustainable mindsets, our properties also engage in natural ecosystem restoration and protection programmes. Ensuring a carbon sink that is not just larger than our activity footprint, but also large enough to benefit the health of the planet. These programmes also conserve our indigenous New Zealand ecosystems, which are greatly important to us.

 

We are motivated by our industry's sustainable growth, which generates jobs and opportunities for our community.

Backcountry Sustainability

ADDRESS & CONTACT

4323 Arundel Rakaia Gorge Road,

Staveley​

Cell: +64 21 718 398

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Make use of the fully self-contained Kitchen and dine in or we are happy to assist with recommending the restaurant options in nearby in Staveley, Mt Somers or Methven. Most choose to dine on the covered deck watching the sun set over the Southern Alps or on the sofa in

Bring your own DVD of choice and try the exclusively yours 'WoolshedThreatre' which is only 20 metres from the cottage. This unique and complimentary experience will be a highlight of your stay - Just grab a wine and a blanket and settle into a variety of couches while your movie is projected onto a big screen with surround sound. After the movie head back to the cottage to watch the crackling fire or sit on the deck and be amazed by the southern sky stars. 

over the surrounding mountains, after a day exploring all the local area has to offer.sun setRustic, romantic and relaxing! The perfect romantic getaway from the hustle of life, in an environment you won’t want to leave. Open fires, candles, and the warm wooden ambience of this restored historical cottage create the perfect spark, along with local produce and wine, whilst watching the

Mount Hutt Ski area accommodation and Methven mountain bike park accommodation. frontofa the fire with a bottle of fine New Zealand wine. Continental breakfasts are supplied to eat at your leisure. 

ACTIVITIES
Red Cottage is well situated for those wishing to explore Mid Canterbury. The area is the gateway to one of the top ecotourism locations in Canterbury. Mountains, lakes, rare and endangered birds, vast landscapes, rainforest, waterfall, mountain streams and braided rivers. The outdoor activities are just as diverse - tramping & hiking, bush walking, high country garden tours, mountain biking, fishing, windsurfing, historic sites, bird watching, ice skating & curling. Not to mention the fantastic ski slopes of Mt Hutt, Olympus and a number of Heli-skiing operators. Red Cottage Staveley is 1km from the renown Staveley Store, gateway to the Sharplin Falls or Mt Somers hiking trails. Its only 10 minutes from the start of the Mt Hutt Ski area access road and 20 minutes to the town of Methven.

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