As part of its ongoing commitment to the environment, carboNZero certTM certified winery, Yealands Estate, is getting behind ARK Tour - 'Concerts for Conservation'. The series of events aim to raise awareness and funds for local conservation projects. Peter Yealands, owner and founder of Yealands Estate, is thrilled to support ARK in their quest to preserve New Zealand's environment.

"ARK's efforts to raise awareness of our environment and the many and various conservation projects that are underway, is highly commendable," says Peter. "We are pleased to be able to support them by signing on as a major sponsor for this concert".

The series of concerts coincide with Yealands Estates recent release of Full Circle, a range of wines in environmentally friendly plastic bottles. Attendees will be able to taste Full Circle along with other award-winning Yealands Estate wines while connecting with nature in some of New Zealand's most stunning locations.

The first concert in Christchurch on the 14 February will support the Canterbury native wetlands restoration project at Halswell Quarry Park, with a portion of all ticket sales going towards the project. The second concert in Hamilton on the 20th February will be supporting a Hamilton Zoo conservation project, to save the native Hochstetter's Frog. Funds raised will go towards the construction of a new enclosure for the frogs and will assist with the zoo's captive breeding and research programme. The evenings will provide families with the opportunity to enjoy some great music and fine wines for a great cause.

EVENT DETAILS - Christchurch Tim Beveridge and Tina Cross

Sunday 14 February - 5pm

Halswell Quarry Park, Christchurch

EVENT DETAILS - Hamilton

Opshop, Jordan Luck Band, Dane Rumble and Annabel Fay Saturday 20 February - 6:30pm Waikato Times Hamilton Gardens Arts Festival Book online at www.ticketek.co.nz or call 0800 TICKETEK

For more information visit www.yealands.co.nz or www.ARKtour.co.nz/