Leading the fight against the extinction of our most endangered species

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Nature is quietly disappearing. Aotearoa New Zealand is at imminent risk of losing thousands of our native species, never to be seen again.
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NZ NATURE FUND

Bringing together people who want to give to game-changing conservation work, with the projects that deliver it.

We raise funds for the effective protection and restoration of Aotearoa New Zealand’s biodiversity – at scale, in the wild, for generations to come.

Invest 100% in Nature:
Our organisational structure and expert financial management enable us to guarantee that 100% of project donations go directly to that project. Project funds not required immediately are prudently invested to maximise impact, ensuring donations work harder – learn more here.

NZ Nature Fund is a registered charity in both New Zealand and the USA, where all donations are tax-deductible.

The statistics are sobering. Did you know?

82%
of resident native birds are threatened or at risk
90%
of seabirds are threatened or at risk
94%
of reptiles are threatened or at risk
+63%
of ecosystems are threatened with collapse
Source: Department of Conservation

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Donate

Get behind a high priority conservation project and directly help to save species, or entire ecosystems, from extinction. 100% of public donations go directly to on-the-ground conservation work. No admin fluff: real projects, real outcomes. One-off, monthly or annual donation options available.

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We are looking for individuals and organisations who want to go further than a one-off donation and significantly invest in the future of NZ’s ecosystems. Every $1 invested in our Operations Fund can generate up to $10 in project support. Support our Operations Fund and make every project possible.

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Auckland Island/ Maukahuka

Auckland Island/ Maukahuka
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Kawau Island

Kawau Island
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Tara iti/ New Zealand Fairy Tern

Tara iti/ New Zealand Fairy Tern
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Limestone Ecosystem

Limestone Ecosystem
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Alborn skink

Alborn skink
Our Approach
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Critical Projects

Conservation action that turns the tide on our species and habitat decline. Critical, large-scale, ‘big picture’ projects, bringing together the people undertaking ground-breaking work in the field and magnifying the impact made.

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Critical Projects

We need big changes for nature and quickly.  Achieving change at scale is not just about going big; it is about ensuring the foundations are solid, the catalysts for change are identified, and the vision is clear and achievable – whilst keeping core guardianship and conservation values at its heart.

  • We develop and support landscape scale projects that bring together smaller local projects, creating synergies and amplifying impact.
  • We focus on Aotearoa New Zealand’s most vulnerable species and habitats.
  • We work with experienced and committed people and groups on the ground.
  • We create alignment between individuals, businesses, for-purpose organisations, community groups, government and conservation experts.

 

 

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Investment

Multiple options to contribute to game-changing conservation work. Donations and investments clearly making a difference, with an assurance of transparency, accountability and expert management of funds.

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Investment

We work with you to make it easy to give to or invest in game-changing conservation work.  We welcome a range of philanthropic contributions, including:

  • Individual donations for targeted conservation work, including one-off giving or as a regular commitment e.g. monthly donations
  • Funding partnerships for donations of $50,000+ with an option to spread contributions over multiple years
  • Business fundraising for the NZ Nature Fund e.g. percentage of sales, donation options at point of sale, donation codes on products, staff fundraising
  • In-kind contributions e.g. business services, specialist expertise, tech for projects

 

Our donation and investment services and options include:

  • Prudent fund management, transparency, assurance and accountability
  • Business giving opportunities
  • A secure online donation portal
  • Tax benefits – NZNF is a registered charitable trust in New Zealand and the US

 

 

 

 

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Impact

Accountability for the impact made to nature through measurement of outcomes. Meaningful reporting of each project as well as the difference they have made.

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Impact

Our goal is significant – enduring change, widespread diversity, at scale, in the wild, for generations to come.  We report on projects using meaningful outcomes that are occurring; this means looking beyond the numbers and seeing what is happening on the ground.  We ensure:

  • A clear view of what project success looks like
  • Evidence-based reporting
  • Meaningful measurement of key indicators
  • Regular and transparent reporting

We also maintain and report on how individual projects work together in an area to create impact.

 

 

 

 

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"Nowhere is the loss of biodiversity more pronounced than in Aotearoa New Zealand"
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Victoria University of Wellington
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