Tourism Industry Aotearoa
I had the chance to talk with a representative from the Tourism Industry Aotearoa (aotearoa is the Maori name for New Zealand meaning the land of the long white cloud). The TIA is a private organization commited to keeping the tourism industry sustainable in NZ. Businesses can become members of the TIA. The TIA then advises its members on how to make their company more sustainable. Specifically, the TIA focuses on environemntal and economical sustainability. They also prioritize the satisfaction of tourists and native New Zealanders to make sure the tourism industry is beneficial to everyone. I was given their goals for 2025 and was very impressed by the TIA. I think they will make an impact to ensure that tourism in New Zealand benefits the people and the environment, keeping the New Zealand landscape beautiful.
After my chat with the TIA, I spent the day at the botanical gardens after riding the Wellington Cable car. There were some familiar plants and some exotic plants, but it was a lovely day for a walk through the flowers. I stopped at the trolley museum before heading back into the city.
On my way to the national library, I saw the Beehive, the parlimentary building in New Zealand. A teacher's protest was happening when I walked by. They were protesting class sizes and wages. Funny how half way around the world teachers still have the same problems. At the national library, I saw the Treaty of Waitangi, which was the agreement between the Maori chiefs and the English colonists.
That night, I visited the city gallery (also free) and saw an interesting exhibit that combined sound waves and seismic waves into a visual display. I spent the evening on Cuba street, a popular street filled with restaurants and bars and a great atmosphere.
After my chat with the TIA, I spent the day at the botanical gardens after riding the Wellington Cable car. There were some familiar plants and some exotic plants, but it was a lovely day for a walk through the flowers. I stopped at the trolley museum before heading back into the city.
On my way to the national library, I saw the Beehive, the parlimentary building in New Zealand. A teacher's protest was happening when I walked by. They were protesting class sizes and wages. Funny how half way around the world teachers still have the same problems. At the national library, I saw the Treaty of Waitangi, which was the agreement between the Maori chiefs and the English colonists.
That night, I visited the city gallery (also free) and saw an interesting exhibit that combined sound waves and seismic waves into a visual display. I spent the evening on Cuba street, a popular street filled with restaurants and bars and a great atmosphere.
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