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 endangered species – at scale, in the wild, for generations to come.

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Our organisational structure and expert financial management enable us to get funding directly to projects, where the work happens. Project funds not required immediately are prudently invested to maximise impact, ensuring donations work harder. Learn more →

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. We are a small, agile team, that help drive real projects and real outcomes. One-off, monthly or annual donation options available.

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Invest

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
Ohinemuri river

Coromandel Deer Incursion

Coromandel Deer Incursion
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Automated Island Biosecurity System

Automated Island Biosecurity System
Kiwi Pukupuku DOC

Kiwi Pukupuku / Little Spotted Kiwi

Kiwi Pukupuku / Little Spotted Kiwi
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Quiet Ones

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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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Victoria University of Wellington
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