Accommodation Oct 02, 2023

Tiaki Promise

New Zealand is precious, and everyone who lives and travels here has a responsibility to look after it. The Tiaki Promise is a commitment to care for New Zealand, for now and for future generations

Jessica V

We love that our tourism industry has developed tools help everyone (locals and explorers alike) to learn and understand how look after our wonderful New Zealand when travelling.

The Tiaki promise asks us to agree to the following while travelling in New Zealand.

I will:

- Care for land, sea and nature, treading lightly and leaving no trace

- Travel safely, showing care and consideration for all

- Respect culture, travelling with an open heart and mind

In New Zealand we welcome manuhiri (guests) in the spirit of manaakitanga (respect, kindness and hospitality). Hear our call. Feel welcome.

We also present our visitors with a wero (challenge). This wero is a challenge and commitment to care for New Zealand. This wero is the Tiaki promise.

We encourage all visitors to pick up this wero. To follow the Tiaki Promise. To act as a guardian, protecting and preserving our home.