Pohatu penguins awards and Certifications
Pohatu penguins was one of the first operator to apply and receive a concession from the Department of Conservation allowing them to interact with wildlife. |
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SMART certificationStanding for Sustainable Marine Mammal Actions in Recreation and Tourism, it is a voluntary program aiming at promoting good behaviour around marine mammals.Find more information on http://www.doc.govt.nz/smartoperator |
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Outdoors mark/Skills ActivePohatu Penguins is safety certified through OutdoorsMark. We are Adventure Activity Safety Certified for sea-kayaking and a Premium Safety Operator for all other tours.For more information visitwww.skillsactive.org.nz |
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Tripadvisor Certificate of ExcellencePohatu penguins has been awarded certificates of Excellence since 2014. |
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Aoraki conservation award for penguin conservationFinalistWinner |
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For balancing farming with conservation. |
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Community service award for conservationFor the protection of penguins and other biodiversity. |
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Pohatu penguins was nominated for this award in 2016 for its contribution and dedication to save the Little penguins around Banks Peninsula. |
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The Visitor Solutions Environmental Leadership Award
NZI Sustainable Business Network award 2018The Awards recognise and celebrate success in sustainability.In 2018 Pohatu penguins was a finalist in 2 categories: - Restoring Nature and - Communicating for Change |
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New Zealand Tourism Guide Gold Membership |
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