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Guardianship (Sustainability) – Kaitiakitanga

KAITIAKITANGA

Kaitiakitanga is the Māori concept for guardianship, relating closely to natural resources like our land, sea and waterways.
We rely on the earth and these resources to survive, making us responsible for ensuring we minimise the impact we create. We all have a responsibility to be Kaitiaki of our surrounding environment, and this extends to both our staff and guests.

WE CARE

We CARE for the environment and take great pride in being Kaitiaki for the sky, the waterways and the land we use.  We have taken active measures to minimise the impact we create which we invite you to learn more about below.

WE SHARE

We SHARE our journey with you and hope you will adopt basic measures to lessen the impacts you may have on the environment. Our sustainability will be an ongoing journey, improving with both time and experience.

WE DARE

We DARE you to make simple environmental changes within your own lives and become Kaitiaki of the land we know and love. Not only for those living here in New Zealand but also to our Manuhiri (visitors) from near and far.

THE VELOCITY VALLEY ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITMENT

We protect wildlife and natural habitats. Our Velocity Valley grounds are maintained in a way that is environmentally sensitive, helping to reduce noise and emissions, and preserving the natural environment around our premises. We ensure birds, insects and native plants thrive, and run-off doesn’t impact the environment around us. Over the last 20 years we have actively maintained the vegetation on the river banks surrounding Velocity Valley, planting native trees and shrubs around this area.

We are committed to educating and growing happy, well informed staff – they are a crucial asset to our business success and the tourist experience. Our business will train them, make customers and guests aware, and inform them how they can actively participate in kaitiakitanga.

 

COMPANY PURCHASING

DID YOU KNOW:

We think before we buy. Informed buying decisions can help us reduce the amount of raw materials used in the production of manufactured goods. We only use natural and organic cleaning products onsite. All waste oil used throughout the park in stored and collected once we reach 1000 lt for collections. This collection takes place approx. every 5 years. The oil is collected by a authorised Oil refinery company.

RECEPTION

DID YOU KNOW:

We only print if absolutely need to and we preset all our printing to double sided.  Any unwanted single side used paper is converted to scrap paper for reception and customer use.  Our Barista coffee grinds are collected and reused for garden fertilizer.

RIVER MAINTENANCE

DID YOU KNOW:

Over the last 20 years we have actively maintained the vegetation on the river banks surrounding Velocity Valley, planting native trees and shrubs to help assist with erosion.  This work is undertaken with the support of the local council.

COMPANY RECYCLING CENTRE

DID YOU KNOW:

We think before we discard. Recycling and composting as much waste as possible can reduce the amount going into landfills, air and noise pollution. We incorporate a recycling centre within the park. The recycling bins provided for customers are itemised based on our recycling centre.

SHWEEB RACER

DID YOU KNOW:

Is the cleanest mode of adventure ride within New Zealand. The Shweeb uses zero fuel, creates no pollution and uses minimal electricity. In 2010 Shweeb was selected by Google as the most innovative future eco-friendly form of public transportation.

FREEFALL XTREME

DID YOU KNOW:

A single 90 second experience on Freefall Xtreme uses 4ltr of diesel compared to a actual skydiving flight which consumes approx. 100lts of fuel. You will also receive a longer flying experience with FFX over an actual free fall with a 12,000 ft skydive jump.

AGROJET

DID YOU KNOW:

Our jet sprint boats have been equipped with Catalytic Converter which assist with breaking down the carbon monoxide emissions. Also our purpose built jet sprint track helps prevent erosion which is normally associated with jet boating on rivers.

BUNGY/SWOOP

DID YOU KNOW:

When cables from Bungy/Swoop have reached their retired use by date they are reused around the park for fencing or other basic means. Unused cables or off cuts are taken to the scrap metal recycling centre.

SONG – AOTEAROA

This beautiful Māori waiata (song) speaks of belonging to land and no matter where you are from we are all one people and we should look after Papatūānuku (earth mother).

Lyrics:

(Chorus)
No matter if you’re near or far
We come from the land of God
No matter where you belong
We’ll fight for your freedom

I am the mountain, you are the sea flowing toward me
You are the river that runs through me, I am her she is me
Created from dust and sand, born to lead this land

Where we come from we were made to be strong
Our legacy will carry on
And if a piece of home
Resonates in your soul
Your journey will take you
Where you belong

(Chorus x1)

The heritage of this land is deep, we are it’s legacy
I am her warrior, I fight for thee, we have the victory
Born from blood and tears, I am stronger than fear

We strive to move to our destiny
we practice more than what we preach
and if a piece of home resonates in your soul
your journey will take you where you belong

(Chorus x2)

God of Nations at thy feet
In the bonds of love we meet
Hear our voices we entreat
God defend our free land!

(Chorus x3)

Nga Kupu:

(Chorus)
Nō tawhiti, nō tata
nō te whenua o te Atua tātou
ahakoa nō hea mai koe
ka whawhai tonu mātou mōu

Ko au tō maunga, tū tonu
ko te moana pari mai koe
ko koe te awa i taku remu, ko tāua anō tāua
nō te one i Kurawaka, hei tiaki i te whenua nei

Aotearoa, he iwi kaha tātou,
he mana tuku iho mai anō
whenua haumako
wairua ora
whāia tō ara
ki te mutunga

(Chorus x1)

He kōrero tō te whenua, heke mai ki a tātou
he toa au mōna e oke nei e
e kore au e hinga
he uri nō te roimata
te toto o ngā tūpuna
e kore au e wehi ē

Kia kaha tātou ki tāu i pai ai
Whakatinana, kaua e ngutu noa
Whenua haumako, wairua ora
whāia tō ara ki te mutunga

(Chorus x2)

E Ihowa atua
o ngā iwi mātou rā
āta whakarongona
me aroha noa
kia hua ko te pai
kia tau tō atawhai
manaakitia mai
Aotearoa!

(Chorus x3)

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