Sustainability

As part of our Native Regenerative Planting Scheme, we have actively planted native trees and shrubs in riparian zones, working in collaboration with local dairy farms to enhance water quality and biodiversity. This initiative helps offset carbon emissions from our tours by absorbing methane produced by cattle, thereby reducing environmental impact. Each year, we have committed to planting at least 373 native trees and shrubs, ensuring that Aroha’s operations contribute to a healthier ecosystem. These efforts align with our long-term sustainability goals, and we anticipate increasing our planting targets as our business continues to grow.

Community Partnership and Conservation Expansion - Whakauru Stream 3000 natives planted

A significant milestone in our environmental stewardship was reached today through our partnership with Pōkaiwhenuā Trust, as we planted 3,000 native trees along the Whakauru Stream. This stream holds particular significance as it flows close to our farm and forms part of our local catchment area, directly connecting our conservation efforts to the waterways that sustain our community. This collaborative planting initiative represents our largest single-day conservation effort, demonstrating the power of working alongside local iwi and conservation groups to restore our natural environment.

Hunt for Good - Tokoroa

Our Trinity Farm team has initiated "Hunt for Good," a local program where skilled hunters provide deer meat for processing and packaging into mince for the Halo Food Bank here in Tokoroa. This initiative, supported by the Halo Charitable Trust, exemplifies how sustainable land management can directly benefit our community by providing nutritious food for those in need while managing deer populations responsibly.

Eco-Tours and Educational Experiences

Education is key to fostering a deeper understanding of sustainable travel. That’s why we actively participate in eco-tours with partners such as Ridgeline, which leads native regenerative planting initiatives. By taking our travellers on these tours, we provide them with hands-on experiences that showcase the importance of carbon offsetting, biodiversity conservation, and sustainable land management. These excursions help our guests become more conscious of their environmental footprint while travelling and encourage them to adopt eco-friendly practices in their own lives.

Beyond carbon offsetting, we continue to educate our guests about New Zealand’s unique natural environment and the importance of responsible tourism. By integrating Māori values into our tours, we inspire visitors to become active stewards of the land during their journey and beyond.