Today we went to the Wellington museum and explored many aspects. My favorite part was the Māori artwork and the history behind their portraits. Also the wind chimes were very beautiful and were collected over the course of 10 years from different areas.
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Sustainability Trust
Today we went to the sustainability trust center. We learned about their programs for sustainability and helping their communities. My favorite part was the curtain donation program for low income families.
Sustainable Architecture
Today we learned about sustainable architecture and saw key designs. One included using a robot arm to cut wood and hemp concrete for a more sustainable option to normal construction practices. It was interesting tot see the differences between NZ and the USA ok construction practices.
Tourist Industry Aotearoa
Today we had a meeting with TIA and learned more about their sustainability practices in tourism. The most interesting thing I learned was about how they are partners with many hotels and other attractions. SkyHotels was one of the major partners which was interesting to see a full circle from the first part of the…
Victoria University Wellington
Today we went to the Victoria University at Wellington and learned more about sustainability practices at the university and around New Zealand. My favorite part was learning about the worm compost as I had never seen that before. The living building challenge was also interesting in that the building had to be fully sustainable and…
Waimangu Volcanic Valley
Today we learned about the Waimangu Volcanic Valley and Māori culture. At the Waimangu Volcanic Valley, we saw geothermal activity and the history of the valley. The energy provided by the geothermal activity can provide sustainable energy for many people to live off of. The Māori cultural experience was amazing and using medicinal techniques and…
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….
Waiheke Island
Today we went to Waiheke island and learned more about sustainability through planting trees, vineyards and the wine making process, as well as everyday ways of life for people in the island. One thing that stood out to me was the people on the island collect water in rain barrels and recycling is a big…
SkyCity Hotel
Going to the SkyCity hotel and learning about the different ways the hotel group and business in the hotel industry are changing the way they look at sustainability was eye opening. One key takeaway for me was that sustainability goes deeper than just the environment or the planet but human sustainability. For example, using cctv…
My Bio-Leanne Telle
Hi my name is Leanne Telle! I am from Colorado Springs, Colorado and am a sophomore and a biology major with a minor in public health. I am a colligate golf athlete and also a chair member in the women is stem club and the pre-health club. I love traveling and discovering new things from…
