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Courses and events in conservation and sustainable living. A wide range of activities on offer. Join us, contribute, learn and share.
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Find out about our wide range of volunteer opportunities for individuals, schools and youth groups, businesses and community groups.
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Donate Today
From planting more natives, to running a youth education programme or running a restoration day, every dollar contributes to a wider community.
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Working with Businesses
Strengthen team cohesion with our corporate volunteering programmes. We also offer tailored sponsorship and corporate gifting solutions. Partner with us to benefit your business and the community.
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What's On
Courses and events in conservation and sustainable living. A wide range of activities on offer. Join us, contribute, learn and share.
Read more
Volunteer
Find out about our wide range of volunteer opportunities for individuals, schools and youth groups, businesses and community groups.
Read more
Donate Today
From planting more natives, to running a youth education programme or running a restoration day, every dollar contributes to a wider community.
Read more
Working with Businesses
Strengthen team cohesion with our corporate volunteering programmes. We also offer tailored sponsorship and corporate gifting solutions. Partner with us to benefit your business and the community.
Read more
Get involved. Join our volunteering whānau to get up close with nature, ranging from ngahere restoration, weeding, pest management, working with plants and edible garden. We have volunteering opportunities for businesses, individuals and families, schools, youth and community groups. Connect with others who share your sustainable living values and purpose.
Learn about sustainable living and environmental sustainability. Our education and volunteering are experiential, practical and hands-on.
People of all ages and abilities are welcome! We love bringing diverse groups of people together.
No matter where you're at in your sustainable living journey, we're here to share and learn.
Upcoming Events
Stream Planting Day
30 August 2025
Eskdale ReserveJoin us for a meaningful day of planting along the banks of the stream in Eskdale Reserve, one of Kaipātiki’s most precious ecosystems championing flood resilience in our...
Witheford Reserve Regeneration Working Bee
02 September 2025
Get involved and join us for a hands-on experience at the Witheford Reserve working bee!Led by an expert ecologist, we work alongside a group of volunteers to regenerate this special reserve and...
Volunteer Welcome Day
04 September 2025
Have you ever wanted to volunteer with an environmental organisation?We offer many opportunities for you to get involved in. Come and help us realise a greener future, together.Volunteer with us at...
Our Stories
Biosecurity in Action on Motutapu
In a remarkable display of dedication and collaboration, Te Tauroa native plant nursery, managed by Ngāi Tai ki Tāmaki and Kaipātiki Project have successfully completed a high-stakes biosecurity plant transfer mission, delivering 3,000 native plants of 13 different species to Motutapu.
Going Nationwide with Meridian’s Decarbonisation Fund
We’re still buzzing with pride! Kaipātiki Project has been featured in Meridian Energy’s Community Decarbonisation Fund campaign, which has rolled out across TV, social media, billboards and even the front page of the NZ Herald — starring our very own Neil!
This nationwide spotlight is more than just a campaign.
This nationwide spotlight is more than just a campaign.
Growing a Greener Future with Rangatahi
At Kaipātiki Project, we often talk about planting seeds — not just in the soil, but in hearts and minds. Recently, we’ve had the privilege of seeing those seeds take root in the most inspiring way.
Biosecurity in Action on Motutapu
In a remarkable display of dedication and collaboration, Te Tauroa native plant nursery, managed by Ngāi Tai ki Tāmaki and Kaipātiki Project have successfully completed a high-stakes biosecurity plant transfer mission, delivering 3,000 native plants of 13 different species to Motutapu.
Going Nationwide with Meridian’s Decarbonisation Fund
We’re still buzzing with pride! Kaipātiki Project has been featured in Meridian Energy’s Community Decarbonisation Fund campaign, which has rolled out across TV, social media, billboards and even the front page of the NZ Herald — starring our very own Neil!
This nationwide spotlight is more than just a campaign.
This nationwide spotlight is more than just a campaign.
Growing a Greener Future with Rangatahi
At Kaipātiki Project, we often talk about planting seeds — not just in the soil, but in hearts and minds. Recently, we’ve had the privilege of seeing those seeds take root in the most inspiring way.
Our Core Partners
Kaipātiki Project can only operate because of the generosity of our funders, partners and supporters. For a full list, please click here.
We are humbled by the aroha and the support of every single connection. THANK YOU!
