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Explore NZ,  winners of the 2011 Sustainable Business Development Award. From left to right - Matt Bell, Melissa Prentice, Dominik Strobel, Tania Burt, Dave Rivington and Kit Nixon. Photo: Salt & Light.

Northland Regional Council sponsors the Sustainable Development Business Award as part of the Northland Business Excellence Awards.

It is awarded to the Northland business which best epitomises overall commitment to sustainable development.

Businesses are judged not just on their economic value, but also on the environmental, cultural and social value they add.

Congratulations to the 2011 winner!

The 2011 Northland Regional Council Sustainable Business Award winner was Explore NZ.

The judges said:

“Explore NZ have lead the way in sustainability within the tourism sector. The business demonstrated to the judges that Explore NZ has taken the lead role in this category. They have taken sustainability to another level. Throughout the judging process they have demonstrated business is being built on a long term sustainable platform Explore NZ work very closely with their local community and local authorities to ensure they can continue to remain sustainable in the future. They are involved in conservation projects and work alongside community and conservation board."

The Judges felt that Explore NZ is able to tell a sustainable Northland story to the rest of the world.

Previous winners

• 2010:Forest Protection Services
• 2009: Dive! Tutukaka
• 2008: Mid-North Motor Inn
• 2007: Fullers Bay of Islands
• 2006: Northpower
• 2005: Eagles Nest Retreat
• 2004: Waitangi National Trust

This video about the Sustainable Business Development Award has been produced by cconceptsNZ.

Further information

To be eligible for our award, your business must enter the Northland Business Exellence Awards.

Visit the website for further information: www.northlandbusinessawards.co.nz