Our Vision and Mission
Our Vision / Moemoeā
Connected people and landscapes with healthy forest and flourishing indigenous wildlife from the Kaipara Harbour to the Pacific Coast.
Mai i te Moana o Kaipara whakawhiti ki te Moana nui ā Kiwa e tūhono ana ngā kararere me ngā whakatuputanga taketake i te whenua hua pai ana me ngā tāngata whenua.
Our Mission / Whāinga
We aim to inspire, support and resource people who own, occupy or manage land, to protect and enhance ecosystems and native species through fencing native forest, controlling invasive species, revegetating for connection and restoring waterways.
Ko te hiahia ki te tautoko ngā tangata o te whenua, hei whakamau, hei manaaki, hei whakamahori i ngā momo kararehe tūturu o Aotearoa, mai i ngā taiapa i ngā wāhi, patu i ngā whakatupuranga kino, me te whakaora i ngā wai o te whenua.
We will enable this work to grow to a landscape scale through our connection with local people, existing community conservation groups and networks, which all have a critical role.
E ahei ana mātou te whakawhanake ngā whenua mā ngā tūhonotanga o ngā roopu rereke, a, ngā tangata whenua, ngā roopu tiaki ngahere, kararere, manu, tuturu o Aotearoa, ngā roopu katoa o te rohe nei.
By inspiring and supporting a socio-ecological change movement, we aim to encourage a voluntary and sustainable workforce who are committed to protecting and enhancing our surrounding ecosystems.
Our Impact Narrative / Ngā kōrero
Our Impact Narrative brings our model to life — weaving together our environmental, cultural, and societal contributions into a clear and compelling story of change.
Strategic Pillars / Ngā Pou Rautaki
We work towards a future where:
- Thriving populations of native flora and fauna are once again common across the region.
- Mātauranga Māori is interwoven with all our conservation efforts, ensuring that indigenous knowledge and values guide environmental action.
- Significant sites of indigenous biodiversity are identified, protected, and restored through long-term community-led care.
- Key habitats are connected at a landscape scale, forming wildlife corridors that support the natural movement and resilience of species across the rohe.
Our mission is to enable and inspire landowners, hapū, community groups and volunteers to take action for a predator-free, biodiverse future.— reconnecting ecosystems, people, and place.
We work towards a future where:
- People feel connected to nature, and the knowledge of how to protect it is valued and shared.
- Awareness of biodiversity leads to greater community participation in conservation efforts.
- Landowners, farmers, iwi/hapū, and community groups are resourced, supported, and empowered to take effective environmental action.
- The next generation is inspired and equipped to become guardians and kaitiaki of te taiao, carrying forward the work of caring for the land, water, and wildlife.
We believe in empowering people with the knowledge, tools and inspiration to care for the environment. Together, we’re building a resilient conservation movement grounded in shared knowledge, action, and a deep respect for the natural world.
We work towards a future where:
- Partners and collaborators trust in our ability to deliver, and value our role in realising shared conservation goals.
- We are a reliable, sought-after partner, recognised for our professionalism, integrity, and results.
- Resources are used effectively and sustainably, supporting resilient ecosystems and enduring conservation outcomes.
- Our way of working reflects our core values, aligns with Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and leads to solutions that are inclusive, sustainable, and impactful.
Our vision is to be a catalyst for positive environmental change. We are committed to building and sustaining diverse, long-term partnerships — with iwi and hapū, landowners, councils, government, community groups, and businesses — grounded in trust, mutual respect, and a shared vision for a thriving landscape.
We are committed to:
- Maintaining resilience through diverse funding streams and an agile workforce, enabling us to seize opportunities that align with our mission and values.
- Elevating biodiversity as a valued indicator of economic and ecological health, helping communities and decision-makers understand the benefits of resilient ecosystems.
- Supporting farmers and landowners with practical tools and guidance to enhance biodiversity on their whenua.
- Modelling sustainability in our own operations, and encouraging eco-friendly choices through reliable, community-oriented conservation solutions and products.
We envision a future where a healthy environment is recognised as a foundation for regional prosperity, and where conservation is integrated into everyday life, business, and land management.