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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.
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Volunteer
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
Summer Pruning Demonstration by Rob Small
21 January 2026
Keep Your Fruit Trees Healthy and Manageable This SummerStrategic light pruning during summer helps keep your fruit trees compact and easy to harvest, while also boosting this season’s yield and...
Volunteer Welcome Day
05 February 2026
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...
We offer many opportunities for you to get involved in. Come and help us realise a greener future, together.
Volunteer with us at...
Eskdale Regeneration Champions
10 February 2026
Come and join us for a hands-on, behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to nurture and protect our local nature reserves!
As regular volunteers led by expert ecologists, we're dedicated to preserving...
As regular volunteers led by expert ecologists, we're dedicated to preserving...
Our Stories
A Greener Festive Season
Simple steps to keep the season joyful — and kind to nature. While the festive season can be hard on Papatūānuku — with increased waste, transport and energy use — there are also many ways to keep the spirit of the festive season alive, while caring for nature.
Crazy About Native Plants
Want to dive into the amazing world of NZ native plants?
You've come to the right place! We're plant-crazy and we want you to be too!
You've come to the right place! We're plant-crazy and we want you to be too!
Kaipātiki Project AGM 2025: A Year of Reflection, Renewal & Regeneration
At our 2025 AGM, we gathered with our incredible volunteers, funders, partners, supporters and friends to celebrate a year of growth, connection and collective impact.
A Greener Festive Season
Simple steps to keep the season joyful — and kind to nature. While the festive season can be hard on Papatūānuku — with increased waste, transport and energy use — there are also many ways to keep the spirit of the festive season alive, while caring for nature.
Crazy About Native Plants
Want to dive into the amazing world of NZ native plants?
You've come to the right place! We're plant-crazy and we want you to be too!
You've come to the right place! We're plant-crazy and we want you to be too!
Kaipātiki Project AGM 2025: A Year of Reflection, Renewal & Regeneration
At our 2025 AGM, we gathered with our incredible volunteers, funders, partners, supporters and friends to celebrate a year of growth, connection and collective impact.
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!
