Breeana Laughlin, the 2011 New Zealand and Sydney Sustainable Business student blogger, writes: In AUIP’s sustainable business course, we are learning about important concepts New Zealand businesses are incorporating into their everyday practices. One important approach New Zealand businesses are adopting is called the triple bottom line. Businesses who abide by the triple bottom line put value not only on…

Adrienne Vita, the 2011 New Zealand Sustainability student blogger, writes: Last Wednesday, we went to Milford Sound and took a boat cruise around the fresh, blue water. On the cruise, there was a man over the loud speaker who was giving very interesting facts about how it was created. I learned that Milford Sound was actually misnamed a sound and…

Breeana Laughlin, the 2011 New Zealand and Sydney Sustainable Business student blogger, writes: In my first few days in New Zealand, I learned the Kiwis like to do things a little bit differently. – They talk in a strange way that makes you smile. – The shape of their electrical plug ins prevents you from using your so-called necessities – hair dryer, laptop…

Adrienne Vita, the 2011 New Zealand Sustainability student blogger, shares her enthusiasm to immerse herself in New Zealand’s rich culture: When I first heard about a program that travels to New Zealand over winter break, I jumped at the opportunity to enrol. As an avid traveller, I always wanted to experience New Zealand, not just for the breath-taking scenery but…