Rotorua Sustainable Charter

30/09/2026

It was our pleasure to host Kiwibank Chief Economist - Jarrod Kerr for breakfast yesterday with members of the Rotorua Sustainable Charter Board and invited guests. Mr Kerr delivered an insightful and engaging update on the global & regional economic outlooks 👏 Thank you to our event sponsors - Kiwibank, APR Consultants & Millennium Hotel Rotorua 🙌 Kiwibank is one of only two banks in Aotearoa New Zealand to be a B Corp certified business, which recognises businesses that meet better standards of social and environmental performance.

30/09/2026

If you want to learn more about how your FOGO waste is processed, don't miss the chance to head to the Ecogas Open Day tours 🙌

🎉 Ecogas Reporoa is turning four!

Join us on Sunday 18 October for a family-friendly open day and a behind-the-scenes look at how we turn organic waste into renewable energy and regenerative fertiliser.

Come along for a guided tour, coffee and a chat with the team. Full details are in the flyer. We’d love to see you there! 🌱

29/09/2026

Congratulations to Millennium Hotel Rotorua - one of our Rotorua Sustainable Charter founding members 👏 It is a pleasure to support you on your sustainability journey 💚

Gold standard, in more ways than one.

Millennium Hotel Rotorua has been awarded Qualmark Gold under the Sustainable Tourism Business standards and a 4 Star Plus Hotel Rating, recognising our commitment to both exceptional guest experiences and responsible tourism.

Following a significant refurbishment programme, this achievement reflects the investment made in enhancing the hotel while remaining dedicated to protecting our natural environment, supporting local communities, and delivering a high-quality, safe experience for every guest.

Qualmark's sustainability standards are recognised by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC), providing confidence that your stay meets internationally recognised benchmarks for sustainable tourism.

22/09/2026

Fantastic last week with presentations from Redspot Creative Studio & Rotorua site - Bioeconomy Science Institute 👏 Lots of sustainability learnings including how to best share your sustainability story 💚 Special thanks to our members Millennium Hotel Rotorua for hosting us 🙌 Thank you to our funders Rotorua Trust 🙏 Great to have the following Charter members present: APR Consultants, Aura Accommodation, Bioeconomy Science Institute - Rotorua site, Bryce Heard Business Consultants, Holden's Bay Holiday Park, Kaharoa Kōkako Trust, Millennium Hotel Rotorua, Polynesian Spa, Power Solutions Ltd, Red Stag Timber, River's catch, Rock Solid Backpackers, Rotorua Business Chamber, Rotorua Adventures - Kayak & Raft, Rotorua Lakes Council, RotoruaNZ, Rotorua Walking Festival, Rydges Rotorua, The Buried Village, The Business Hub Rotorua, Toi Ohomai, Waimangu Volcanic Valley, WaiNot Native Nursery, Wai-o-Tapu Thermal Wonderland & Wingspan Birds of Prey Trust 💚

19/09/2026

LAST DAY TO VOTE - This is Cricket and she wants to check if you’ve voted for Ruru | Morepork in www.birdoftheyear.org.nz yet? 💚 Cricket lives at our members Wingspan Birds of Prey Trust 🙌 Please support for Forest & Bird’s 2026 Bird of the Year 🙏🏼

10/09/2026

We are deeply honoured by this recognition 💚 Congratulations to all the finalists in the Tompkins Wake Rotorua Business Awards, sponsors, and the Rotorua Business Chamber 👏

05/09/2026

We were honoured to provide the speakers for ‘Sustainability In Action’ last week, the final seminar in the Zonta Club of Rotorua’s Women’s Event Series 🙌 Thank you to: Desirae Kirby - APR Consultants; Megan Cooper - Rotorua Lakes Council; Charlotte Brady - Skyline Rotorua; and Carl Bennett - Millennium Hotel Rotorua 👏 Kindly hosted by Rotorua Library 💚 Great to have representatives from some of our other Charter members in the audience as well - Toi Ohomai, Polynesian Spa, Red Stag Timber & Buried Village

03/09/2026

Let’s go Rotorua - vote for Ruru | Morepork - you know you want to: www.birdoftheyear.org.nz 💚 The very cute ‘Nox’ lives at our members Wingspan Birds of Prey Trust 🙌 Please support for Forest & Bird’s 2026 Bird of the Year 🙏🏼

02/09/2026

Busy day on Tuesday - presentation in the morning to Toi Ohomai’s Master of Applied Science (Biodiversity) students on the sustainability work of the Charter and our members 🙌 Back to the office and then an evening well spent attending Rotorua Business Chamber’s BA5+, generously hosted by Kaingaroa Tipu 👏 Wonderful to hear from our members Wingspan Birds of Prey Trust who also spoke at the event 💚 #