Responsible Tourism Statement

Thank you for choosing to stay at Park View Motor Lodge in Hamilton.  We hope you enjoy your stay with us.

We understand that all businesses create environmental and social impact through their activities. Ours is no exception. We will try to actively reduce any adverse effects through buying wisely, using resources efficiently, disposing of waste responsibly, and providing an environmentally and socially responsible service to our guests.

We undertake to:

• Train our staff and make guests aware of our environmental commitment and how they can be involved.

• Inform our service providers of our environmental goals and ask for assistance in meeting targets.

• Strive for continued improvement in this area.

• Promote the benefits of environmental and social responsibilities to our guests.

We also pledge to apply the following principles across all aspects of our business:

• Avoid polluting land, air and water.

• Avoid depleting natural, non-renewable resources.

• Avoid destroying habitat.

• Treat guests, staff and suppliers fairly and with respect

We believe in protecting the beautiful environment of New Zealand and want to ensure that in the years to come, you, your children and grand children can enjoy it too.  To this end, we’ve developed an environmental plan and welcome your support for this initiative. Park View Motor Lodge is reducing waste by:

• Reducing the amount of waste going to landfill by separating it for recycling.

• Not printing unnecessary emails.

• We try not to purchase products with excessive packaging.

• We offer a towel and linen change agreement which ensures you’re helping the environment by reducing energy and water use.

• We buy local produce where possible to reduce transport emissions.

• We use water- and energy efficient settings on our washing machine and dryers where possible.

• We regulate garden watering.

• We use a key card system to minimize electricity consumption when you are not in the unit.

• Pool and spa pumps are on timers to minimize energy consumption.