Tag: Glacier Tourism

  • Climate Activist Draw Attention To Outdated Regulations Of Heli Tourism In Aoraki National Park

    Climate Activist Draw Attention To Outdated Regulations Of Heli Tourism In Aoraki National Park

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    9 May 2025 “The lack of a long-term sustainability plan for helicopter tourism is concerning considering the frequency of helicopters and the number of helicopter companies operating in the area and landing on the glacier, both of which cause environmental emissions and noise pollution,” says Climate Liberation Aotearoa spokesperson Jared van Vorsselen. Climate Liberation Aotearoa…

  • Glacier Tourism Hangs In The Balance

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    30 October 2024 Over Labour weekend, Climate Liberation Aotearoa displayed several huge banners around the Haupapa/Tasman Glacier to highlight the environmental impact of New Zealand’s heli-tourism business. Banners with messages such as, ‘HELI TOURS MELT ICE’ and ‘TOURIST HELIS MELT GLACIERS’ were read by pilots and passengers as they flew overhead on sightseeing trips. ‘With…