Here you will find information and links about the sustainble way of life - how we can minimalize our impact to the environmet we live in. Te Anau is ideal for using bicycles as a mean of transport. Nowadays majority of Te Anau population use their cars to drive even mere 200 metres which is ridiculous... Be inspired: urbanbicycles Cycling Advocates Network - vision: Cycling is an everyday activity in New Zealand. Fiordland Trail Trust aims to establish a regional Trail Network Living Streets Aotearoa ...we can also walk (not only drive a car...) - join nationwide group to support walking Do you live in Te Anau? Please leave your car in your garage and walk or ride a bike! Southland environment (together with the whole New Zealand) becomes more and more polluted. Here are some articles: Southern whitebait in jeopardy - Dairying blamed as four species on threatened list - Southland Times Pollution 'choking' New Zealand rivers - Stuff.co.nz Petition to stop new dairy farms - Southland TimesWater quality undermined by government inaction - business.scoop.co.nz Sustainability - This government site is designed to help you reduce your impact on the environment and save money, without compromising your lifestyle. Ministry for the Environment - Environmental issues and Sustainability New ideas for your home from all over the world |