What people say "We would be delighted to list with you again. We have had a goodly lot of action from our listing with you and we continue to meet interesting people as a result." Thelma, Pottsbury Farm Costs from September 2008 to advertise your business for the following 12 months are: Regular Website listing, $150 for 1 yr. |
Join usThe 2009 Edition Book is now closed to new subscribers.If you would like to fill out one of the forms below please do, and we will be in touch when the website is taking new members (from early September).Fill in your details of the form below that best suits your business. We'll upload the details. Click here to list your ► Organic Food / Retail Business
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Here's what some of our subscribers say about Organic ExplorerLeonie... I am so glad we have come along for the ride since your very first contact with us. Organic Explorer has become our biggest direct referrer to our own website, and we have had a season of truly wonderful guests. We have been running an intimate accommodation place for 12 years in a gorgeous wilderness environment in the marlborouigh Sounds, with an emphaisis on our homegrown organic food and using composting toilets long before they were commonly used. Your book has been another great additiion AND the newsletters we get regularly which still retain the personal touch even tho you send them out to everyone. Thank you and I certainly hope your work and contribution to celebrating the environment, sustainability and authentic Kiwi holiday experiences is acknowledged. Ngaio Bay Eco-stay We have a small organic blueberry farm which we bought 4 years ago. When we bought it the main income was derived from exportation of the blueberries. We felt this was ridiculous and decided to try to increase the local tourist market (from Wellington 30min away) as well as the traveling enviro-tourists. Organic Explorer has helped us to do that and this year we are officially not even having to supply the local shops, every one of our berries is going directly from the fields into the mouths of our customers. The customers love it because they get to swim in our pristine swimming hole, eat organic treats in our cafe and then pick until their hearts content. Organic Explorer has helped to establish us on the map and we thoroughly support the vision that has created Organic Explorer. Our global foot print is much smaller now as we are attracting the day trippers who would previously been traveling 1 hour for a day in the country (Wairarapa) now only travel 30 minutes and we have developed a local demand that has allowed us not to have to export. Blueberry Farm and Cafe We, like Leonie from Organic Explorer, know that promotion of local businesses, products and destinations are essential to building a sustainable and more 'friendly' community of people here in New Zealand. Organic Explorer does just that. It allows people to discover those little local 'gems' that we all knew were out there - but just couldn't find in one easy place! The site is of a fantastic standard and quality - with great photos and easy to read information. And the handbook we got, goes everywhere with us. A HUGE ...."Well Done" to Leonie for making Organic Explorer happen, and for sharing her vision with the rest of New Zealand and the World. Mick and Laurie The HomeGrownMarket We are in the Hospitality (Accommodation & Food) industry. We are passionate about feeding our guests healthy local organic meals and providing a NATURAL environment for groups to meet, work and relax together. Most groups who stay here are on a retreat, workshop, team planning or gathering. I would like to add that Leonie has worked so hard to bridge the gap between so many like minded operators locally and nationally. This is the first organisation that we've come across that it doing this ethically; that actually cares about people and our environment. Leonie has integrity, has passion for what she believes in, is extremely professional and efficient to deal with!! When we go on holidays around NZ we take our copy of Organic Explorer with us and we recommend the guide to all our guests via our notice board. Lilian & Chris Riverslea Retreat We farm a small flock of goats and produce organic goat cheese. Organic Explorer is the most comprehensive and versatile website we have ever come across. We are very impressed with the hard work put in constantly to update us and everyone else with all the latest developments in organic living and exploring so we can respect and look after this precious planet. The Organic Explorer book is a real must to have. Aroha Organic Goat Cheese As the owner of a small organic store & cafe in a small rural community in the South Island of New Zealand I rely heavily on the international and domestic traveler for business Organic Explorer has been fantastic. We have had varied response from travelers on the availability of organic produce etc in New Zealand, with the guide book I am able to show them where they can find organic food on their journey and where the local farmers & produce markets are. Even I used it when I went into Christchurch for a couple of days to find the farmers markets. Unfortunately the local market is slow to take up the organic thing - we hoped we would be able to shake the scary image "organic" has to the common canterbury farmer type but this is yet to happen. One customer said that he didn't understand what is organic, so I tried to explain it to him as simply as I could but before I finished he announced that "organic - it's guaranteed to be full of bugs!" Long live Organic Explorer! May it become the travelers bible, not only for the international but also the domestic traveler. "OE" has put customers in touch with us it has also introduced me to other organic businesses and products, my stock range has developed and evolved because of this. Thank you for a great resource Leonie, I am proud that we were in the first edition of such a groundbreaking creation. Denise - Nature's Grace organic store & cafe. Fantastic! A website and guide book that is timely, comprehensive and professional. The inclusive and supportive approach of the Organic Explorer team both reflects, and inspires others to achieve a caring and sustainable tourism experience for visitors to New Zealand. By example, and by the provision of an accessible, well designed service for likeminded people and business, the reality and perception of New Zealand's as a 'pure & green land' is enhanced. Great stuff. Many thanks. Nettie Barrow The Straw Lodge Exciting innovation in responsible living and travel. Can only get better as more come on board. R.E Smith Need some more convincing? - WHY IT"S A GREAT IDEA TO JOIN!We realise that you have many options for the promotion of your business, we also know Organic Explorer is unique and effective – and is promoting your business 24 hours a day, with over 300 other websites linking back to us. The eco / sustainability angle is a very big focus for international travel businesses and they have told us they are using Organic Explorer. For instance:
We can expose your business to these and other major players. Organic Explorer fills a specific niche market that is a perfect fit to your business venture. We are growing fast and look forward to having you with us. Would you rather I emailed you a listing form?
If you don't want to fill in a form on the website to join, email me, I'll email you a word document to fill in and email back. Or print it out and post. |