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GreenSpace in Christchurch New Zealand is marketed as eco-friendly accommodation which can accommodate up to four guests. Meals are normally produced using produce from either the English Park organic fruit and vegetable market or from their own organic garden.

The house was design by Alan Simpkin from Eco Homes and built by Phillip Wilkinson Fern of Natural Home Builders. Environmental initiatives include the use of:

• Solar water heating
• Triple glazing equivalent
• Recycled carpet insulation
• On-site organic vegetable and herb garden
• Comprehensive kerbside recycling scheme

Find out more about GreenSpace here.

Something a little bit different in terms of accommodation. Developed by atelierworkshop, an architectural practice in New Zealand, ‘Port a Bach’ is a new style of holiday accommodation module based upon a used shipping container. Able to accommodate two adults and two children the units are designed to be ‘environmentally clean’ by re-using shipping containers.

The NZ Herald reports that “Carbon emissions from visitors’ air travel to New Zealand equal total emissions from the country’s coal, gas and oil-fired power generation, say University of Otago scientists.”

As a popular ‘eco-tourist’ destination one of New Zealand’s greatest strengths is its own natural environment. The brand in part plays on the ‘pure image of New Zealand.’ However, what happens when eco-conscious travellers start to consider the impact their journey to New Zealand may have on the environment? A short report explores the potential dilemma faced by the industry. Click here for further information.

How does New Zealand remain competitive in this changing landscape?