PROTECT
NATURE AND ITS INHABITANTS
The protection of the Fiordland environment and its inhabitants are fundamental to our business. We respect the ecological uniqueness and fragility of the area, contribute to conservation projects, operate under a no take-out policy with respect to fishing and ultimately practise the ethos of ‘protect and preserve’ to ensure the survival of our remaining wilderness areas.
A favourite piece in the puzzle to protect Fiordland, is the Coal Island Trust. Located in Fiordland’s southernmost fiord, Preservation Inlet/Rakituma, it's one of the most remote community-led island restoration projects in the country.
One of the their projects is to re-establish seabirds on Coal Island. And as we love our birds, (the bow of the Breaksea Girl is embellished with the image of an albatross) we have set about to help on this journey, our response to the "call of the wild".
Crew have been down to volunteer on predator trapping missions and in 2020 helped to install three solar panel acoustic speakers to attract Titi/Sooty Shearwaters and Korure/Mottled Petrels. With a vision of restoration, it feels good to play a small part.
We continue to look for opportunities to engage in activity which protects our vulnerable species and wild natives. A small step towards "doing more good".
WE TREASURE OUR FOREST AND OUR OCEAN
The protection of the Fiordland environment and its inhabitants are fundamental to our business. We respect the ecological uniqueness and fragility of the area, contribute to conservation projects, operate under a no take-out policy with respect to fishing and ultimately practise the ethos of ‘protect and preserve’ to ensure the survival of our remaining wilderness areas.
AND IN TURN, WE ARE ENRICHED BY THEM
Every day, we imbibe the energy and excitement of the rugged landscape of Fiordland, and this just reinforces our passion for the area. We want to give others the opportunity to explore this magical place. A place where time stops; where the astonishing beauty can be marvelled at, and the connections it houses are only ever strengthened.
GROWING SOME GOOD
OUR JOURNEY TOWARDS "DOING MORE GOOD" RATHER THAN "DOING LESS BAD"
We are proud to call this unrivalled world class destination home and with that comes a responsibility to operate with environmental integrity. We are committed to the Tiaki Promise - to care for and protect New Zealand's toanga including the land, sea and cultural identity now and for future generations.
Beyond this, we have set a strategic goal of moving towards a regenerative business practice, i.e. "doing more good", rather than "doing less bad". Ultimately what this means is, rather than focusing on reducing our environmental impact we act in a way which enhances not only the natural world, but so too, our community, stakeholders and business success. We have made a start, and know we have a lot to learn.
