Protecting nature, one step at a time!
At Arrowtown Motel & Apartments, we believe in giving back to our beautiful community and protecting the natural environment that makes this region so special.
We are proud supporters of the Whakatipu Wildlife Trust, “Our mission is to create and maintain a predator free environment throughout the greater Lake Wakatipu area to enable our birds and other native wildlife to flourish” an organization dedicated to preserving and enhancing the habitats of local wildlife. By contributing to their initiative, we aim to help protect the unique species that call Wakatipu home.
Our environmental efforts also extend to supporting a community garden, which provides a space for locals to come together, grow fresh produce that is donated to local community groups and foster a deeper connection with nature.
This initiative not only promotes sustainable living but also strengthens our community bonds
Beyond these projects, we are involved in many other local activities that focus on conservation, sustainability, and enhancing the natural beauty of our surroundings. Our commitment to the environment is at the heart of what we do, and we strive to create a positive impact for future generations.
Within Arrowtown Motel and Apartments itself, we reduce our environmental footprint via
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Being proactive with recycling, including donating goods from our apartments to the local community whenever anything is updated
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Wherever possible, buying locally and buying in bulk to reduce packaging and freight
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We are proudly use Bird and Forest products which protects New Zealand’s native flora, fauna, and wild places.
The Tiaki Promise & Maanakitanga
The Tiaki Promise is a nation-wide commitment from both visitors and locals to care for New Zealand, for now and for future generations. The Promise encompasses three elements: Caring for the land, sea and nature by treading lightly and leaving no trace; by travelling safely and showing care and consideration for all; and finally, respecting culture by travelling with an open heart and mind.
Our staff diligently uphold the Tiaki Promise in as many ways as we can. We maintain our beautiful gardens for the enjoyment of our guests, as well as for native birdlife, and also to contribute to the unique and stunning scenery of Arrowtown. We have reduced our waste substantially over the last few years to make a solid effort to preserve our environment, recycling whenever possible. We also ensure that any experiences we encourage our guests to do here in Arrowtown are with business partners who share the same commitment to the Tiaki Promise.
These examples of our efforts are only the beginning, and we are constantly looking for ways to further our role as a guide and guardian of Aotearoa – the land and the people.
We encourage all of our visitors to embrace the Tiaki Promise as we do ourselves here at Arrowtown Motel & Apartments.
Laundry for a Cause
We invite our guests to join us in supporting the environment through everyday actions.
When you use our shared laundry facilities, you’re not just freshen up your clothes – you’re contributing to a greener future. We proudly donate 50% of all laundry costs to the Whakatipu Wildlife Trust, supporting vital conservation efforts to protect the local wildlife.
Thanks for helping us make a difference, one load at a time.
