The funding from our Principal Sponsor, Refining NZ, been vital in providing the catalyst results we have been able to achieve in both these initiatives. As neighbours to the entrance Whangarei Harbour we have contrasting yet complimentary roles.
Collectively we hope to provide an international model of best practice as a nationally significant scenic reserve and heavy industry in an environmentally sensitive area, one providing employment and of strategic national importance and the other providing a strong heritage value to Whangarei’s lifestyle and sense of place.
Refining NZ is New Zealand’s only oil refinery and they have a reputation as one of Asia Pacific’s safest and most reliable refineries.
Refining NZ is proud to be supporting our country and do it while caring greatly for:
- the local environment
- our Northland community
- our people
In their pursuit of continuous environmental improvement, with regards to both the management of their operations and the products they produce, they have committed millions of dollars to reducing potential harm to the environment as well as enhancing the natural surroundings in which we operate.
Just as they are committed to our environment, they are equally committed to our community, working hard to be a fair and caring employer as well as a sensitive corporate citizen and neighbour.