Introducing Our Signature Chai-20!
From India's heart to New Zealand's shores, we started our journey with this beloved Chai-20 blend (because it has 20 ingredientsđ„°). Inspired by traditional recipes and enhanced with Kiwi innovation, this tea captures the essence of both cultures. đ”âš
Today, we are proud to offer over 40 unique blends on our website, each telling its story of cultural fusion and crafted excellence. Explore the rich tapestry of flavours with us and experience how we're bringing the world together, one cup at a time. đâ€ïž
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NBLY Conversations: What is the etiquette for bin day?
We think there are unspoken rules for bin day, but are we adhering to the same ones?
Do you think twice about dragging your bin to the pavement in the early hours? Do you mind if neighbours put excess rubbish in your bin? Share your bin day etiquette and let's compare notes!
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Dark sky nation: Tourism minister backs move to attract stargazing travellers
By David Hill, Local Democracy Reporter
Transforming Aotearoa into a dark sky nation could attract stargazing international tourists, creating huge economic benefits, Tourism Minister Matt Doocey says.
The Royal Astronomical Society of New Zealand believes New Zealand could become a dark sky nation, an idea Doocey says he supports.
To become a dark sky nation the country would need to cut light pollution, such as outdoor lighting, to allow for greater stargazing and astronomy.
Tourism New Zealand research indicated more than 70% of people thinking about visiting New Zealand were interested in stargazing, he said.
The best times for stargazing were during the off-peak and shoulder seasons for tourism, which meant protecting New Zealandâs night skies could provide an economic boost when tourist towns were otherwise quiet.
"It is something I am keen to encourage," Doocey said.
ââWe want to grow tourism because we know it brings jobs to rural New Zealand.
ââTourism is very seasonal, so we need to be looking at how we can market and promote New Zealand during those shoulder and off-peak periods.ââ
The Waimakariri MP said an economic impact report commissioned by Enterprise North Canterbury last year showed a dark sky trail would provide an economic boost in the region.
The report said a dark sky reserve could generate $4.6 million of visitor spending in Waimakariri and create up to 24 jobs.
The Oxford Dark Sky Group obtained dark sky park status in January for the Oxford Forest Conservation Area from the Dark Sky International.
Oxford Dark Sky president Raul Elias-Drago said there was no cost to the group, thanks to support from the community, the Waimakariri District Council, Oxford-Ohoka Community Board and Government agencies such as the Department of Conservation.
The group was now planning to apply for dark sky reserve status, which would incorporate the town of Oxford.
Doocey said the Oxford example showed how communities coming together could achieve economic benefits at little cost.
Enterprise North Canterbury has been working with other regional tourism organisations (RTOs) to develop a Canterbury dark sky trail.
The Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve was established in 2012, while the KaikĆura Dark Sky Trust is about to apply for dark sky sanctuary status and interest is growing in other Canterbury communities.
ââI would encourage RTOs to think about whether dark skies should be part of their destination management plans,ââ Doocey said.
ââThere is real potential for a ground up approach and I would be really supportive of that.ââ
Elias-Drago, who is also the Royal Astronomical Society of New Zealand (RASNZ) secretary, said a national approach was needed, perhaps led by the Department of Conservation.
ââThe Department of Conservation has been very supportive regionally,ââ he said.
ââThe Rangiora office supported our application and other regional offices have supported other applications, but every time each regional office is doing the same thing.
ââIf the work was done nationally, we wouldnât have to replicate the work in every region.ââ
Doocey has accepted an invitation to speak at the New Zealand Starlight Conference in Tekapo in October, which is organised by RASNZ and the Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve board.
ââWe are hoping to use the conference as a springboard to advance the discussion around becoming a dark sky nation,ââ Elias-Drago said.
Niue became the worldâs first whole country to become an International dark sky nation in 2020.
â LDR is local body journalism co-funded by RNZ and NZ On Air.
Embrace the Spice of Life with Cardamom!
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