The Nature Conservancy Aotearoa New Zealand is an organisation of dedicated staff, scientists and members advancing effective, lasting conservation in New Zealand. We are part of an international organisation working in more than 70 countries around the world.
Our priorities are restoring landscapes and the marine environment. We work in partnership with iwi, local communities, universities, private industry, other environmental NGOs and central and local government. As well as specific projects, we focus on innovative financing models, combining global expertise with local knowledge, and seeking solutions that will create benefits for both biodiversity and the climate.
Our Expertise
The Nature Conservancy Aotearoa New Zealand has experts available to speak to media or provide background about:
- Regenerative agriculture
- Restoration of coastal estuaries
- Blue carbon storage
- Marine aquaculture
- Restoring native flora and fauna
- Predator and invasive species control
Our People
The below are available for media comment in the following areas:
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Hauraki Gulf : July 2024 mussel deployment. © Shaun Lee
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Kumanu Environmental: Wild Kiwifruit Control Marlborough Sounds © Rob Simons
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New Zealand: Drone photo Baigents Bush planting 2022 © Mark Brignole
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New Zealand: Wairau lagoons © RL Wilson Photography
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New Zealand: Mussel reef restoration © Shaun Lee
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Buller: Kawatiri River © TNC
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New Zealand: Hawkes Bay © TNC
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New Zealand: Kutai deployment © Shaun Lee
New Zealand: Waimea Inlet, Tasman Bay © TNC
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Kumanu Environmental: Wild Kiwifruit Control Marlborough Sounds © Rob Simons
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