Tiaki in Waitomo
Tiaki means to care for people and place. New Zealanders inherently have a special connection to the land, and want to help visitors travel safely and conscientiously.
Waitomo is no exception to this with tourism operators adopting the Tiaki Promise, a commitment to care for New Zealand, for Now and for Future Generations.
For tourism operators in Waitomo, caring for the cave and karst environment and the manuhiri that visit is not a new concept, rather something they have been doing for decades.
Explore the colourful stories of tourism businesses in Waitomo showing the approaches they are taking to ensure the experiences they offer actively contribute to the community and environment.
From riparian planting and the use of solar panels for energy generation to pest control and an unwavering focus on employing and selling local, there is some truly inspiring work being done.
Discover Waitomo
To see the Discover Waitomo story click the video below or read more in the case study.
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Waitomo Adventures
To see the Waitomo Adventures story click the video below or read more in the case study.
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Down to Earth
To see the Down to Earth story click the video below or read more in the case study.
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Spellbound
To see the Spellbound story click the video below or read more in the case study.
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Waitomo Top 10 Holiday Park
To see the Waitomo Top 10 Holiday Park story click the video below or read more in the case study.
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Waitomo isite & Waitomo Caves Museum
To see the Waitomo isite & Waitomo Caves Museum story click the video below or read more in the case study.
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Waitomo District Council
To see the Waitomo District Council story click the video below.
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