Today was amazing! We got to see amazing natural resources at the Waimangu Volcanic Valley, like Frying Pan Lake, Inferno Crater, Cathedral Rocks, and more. It was so neat to see the lakes steaming hot from the ground and bubbling with Carbon Dioxide. Learning about the prospects of geothermal energy was also interesting. Our guide…
Month: May 2023
Māori Village
During our visit and dinner with the local Māori tribe we had dinner and we’re able to ask many questions to the Chief. One thing we discussed was how sustainability coincides with their beliefs. He talked about not taking more from the earth than you need in the moment and how this relates to the…
Waimangu Valley and Maori Experience
Today we toured a very interesting geological location known as Waimangu Valley. It is home to many hot springs and geysers as a result of a volcanic eruption in 1886. Although this site could be used for geothermal energy production, the land is kept safe from developments of this nature. This may seem like a…
Sanford Fishing
Today we met with the manager of sustainability at Sanford Fishing. During this visit we were able to see the production line and how fish are processed to be sold. We also saw the area where the Sanford Fishing company sells their fish. I thought that the companies plan for climate change and how they…
Sanford Fishing Group Photo
Day 3: Sanford Fishing
Sanford Fishing has a rich history in New Zealand. The company is leading in sustainability out of all of New Zealand’s fishing industry. We got to look over one of Sanford’s factories where some employees were trimming fish and prepping them for customers. One interesting thing that I learned was that the company doesn’t have…
Day 3: Stanford Fishing
Today we visited Stanford fishing. So far I found this sustainable business most interesting. Supplying fish to over 500 customers, and holding 20% of the islands catch quote, it’s a very large business. I think it is often a lot easier to look at sustainability in small businesses, because there impact can easily be small….
Sanford Fishing Company
Today we went to Sanford Fishing Company and learned about how they are approaching commercial fishing from a sustainable standpoint and how they are ever changing and evolving their fishing techniques to combat new challenges. One way I thought that was very interesting was using farming techniques for fishing and aquaculture of salmon and mussels….
Sanford Fishing
This was a unique company to learn about as a business major. Mainly because they have a large range of concepts to be sustainable in, from packaging to getting fish into the markets. I think this company’s wide range of ways to be sustainable would be beneficial for other business majors to learn about, especially…
Sandford fishing!
Today we went to the sandford fishing company and learned on how the practice sustainability in their fishing practices! This company makes sure that fish are not wasted and release the fish they don’t need unharmed and back into the ocean! They have also provided methods of fishing that aid in the release of incidental…
