Sustainability consultant and writer Gord Stewart talks about how the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment warns increasing numbers of tourists are putting our environment under pressure. Yet the Government sees tourism - including cycling tourism - playing a central role in its plans to double export earnings over the next 10 years.
Gord speaks to a number of experts on the matter, including Sarah Bennett, NZCT board member, sustainable tourism advocate, cyclist and editor of 100% Pure Future.
She says some of Tourism New Zealand’s recently announced $13.5 million marketing fund should be used to tout our 23 Great Rides.
