Conservation

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Wai Wānaka

Otago — Ōtākou

WAI is the Māori word for water. It also stands for Water Action Initiative. It’s WAI Wanaka’s mission to safeguard and enhance water quality, ecosystem function and biodiversity within the Upper Clutha basin.

Windy Hill Sanctuary

Auckland — Tāmaki Makaurau

The Windy Hill Sanctuary and Aotea Community Native Plant Nursery have spent 22 years ecologically restoring the south eastern area of Great Barrier Island.

Whakatipu Wild School Charitable Trust

Otago — Ōtākou

Wild School exists to nurture Wonder and Wellness in kiwi kids.

The Supporters of Tiritiri Matangi Inc

Auckland — Tāmaki Makaurau

Tiritiri Matangi Island is a world leader in community and government-led conservation and restoration initiatives.

White Shark Conservation Trust

Auckland — Tāmaki Makaurau

To contribute to the worldwide conservation of the Great White Shark, Carcharodon carcharias. To increase public awareness, dispel the myths about the great white shark and provide some hope for the species survival.

Moths and Butterflies of New Zealand Trust

Auckland — Tāmaki Makaurau

Our mission is to engage with New Zealanders to ensure our biodiversity promotes a thriving moth and butterfly population.

National Wetland Trust of New Zealand

Nationwide

We are all about getting people ‘into wetlands’ through education, networking, training and information sharing, and through field outings and wetland trails to help people visit and enjoy wetlands.

Sustainable Taranaki

Taranaki

We support people and businesses to value the environment by prioritising sustainability.

Co-Benefits

Auckland — Tāmaki Makaurau

We're on a mission to end the climate emergency by inspiring impactful everyday giving.

Nature School NZ

Wellington — Te Whanganui-a-Tara

Nature School NZ Trust run empowering Nature Play programmes for children. We support children to grow in self confidence, resilience, kaitiakitanga for people and for nature.

Te Kākano Aotearoa Trust

Otago — Ōtākou

Community-based native plant nursery which specialises in propagating plants of local origin for the restoration of habitats in the Upper Clutha Basin

Matuku Link

Auckland — Tāmaki Makaurau

Matuku Link in Bethells/Te Henga, West Auckland will close the gap between three conservation projects to provide a safe link for birds and wildlife.

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