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Editorial: Making the most of micro-mobility
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Lego ditches oil-free bricks in sustainability setback
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National confirms EV owners to be hit with road user charges
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Thomas Coughlan: National's concerning lack of climate policies
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Whitebait ban: Trust says priorities delayed rāhui decision
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Greenpeace reveal sad reason travellers won't swap flights for rail
The organisation proposes 'climate tickets' as a key part of the solution.
Northland Environmental Awards see Far North shine
Far North people and projects win big at Northland Environmental Awards.
Opinion: Time to end the ag-sector procrastination
OPINION: Sustainability consultant calls on farmers to engage with climate mitigation.
Travelling by train in Canada and Italy? Things could soon change... for the better
New rail options mean travelling by train could get even more sustainable.
Kiwi billionaire's aviation firm is one of Time's top 100 influential companies
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From tailgating to trailblazing: The ultimate traffic hack for commuters
Opinion: Say goodbye to congestion - a solution to New Zealand's traffic woes.
A glass of its own: Stay in a luxurious PurePod eco-cabin
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The generation gap: Study reveals difference between Boomers' and Millennials' airline choices
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What we can learn about this island's radical recycling movement
The extremely isolated island has become a pioneer in sustainability.
Should Antarctica be off-limits to tourists?
It's the last frontier for many tourists, to the detriment of its pristine appeal.
Farming after a cyclone can’t be the same as it always was
Opinion: This is not a dictate of ideology - it’s a reflection of trade realities.
Opinion: Miami Zoo's kiwi encounter was a mistake we must learn from
OPINION: Travellers should think about how to find an ethical animal experience.
Crime explosion, Costco and Ikea pose challenges to Briscoes: Rod Duke
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Is it ok to visit spiritually significant sites as a tourist?
Arrive with the right intentions and your behaviour should follow suit.
How to protect your next holiday from climate change
Holiday destinations are changing – are you up to date?
'Would you spend the night?': Tourism walking the fine line between appropriation and appreciation
How to avoid cultural appropriation when travelling.
Want to help conserve the Great Barrier Reef? Play this video game
Katoa Ocean encourages gamers to rid the ecosystem of a "toxic blight."
Going green: Tricks to reduce your waste while travelling
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