NZ Landcare Trust/Ngā Matapopore Whenua is a community-focused organisation committed to promoting sustainable land and water management. We work closely with rural communities, catchment and landcare groups, and iwi to foster meaningful, lasting improvements for our waterways. Through collaboration and grassroots initiatives, we aim to drive positive change and protect our natural resources for future generations.
NZ Landcare Trust leads major environmental projects across the country. Learn more about these initiatives here and discover how you can get involved in protecting and restoring New Zealand’s natural environment.
Discover a wide range of resources, including Landcare and catchment group tools, New Zealand’s only comprehensive catchment map, riparian planting guides, farm environment plan webinars, wetland restoration information, and much more to support your landcare efforts.
WHAT WE DO
OUR VISION
We help farmers and growers to remain profitable whilst they build environmentally sustainable agricultural businesses.
OUR MISSION
We connect communities and facilitate catchment groups to build a legacy for generations to come.
OUR STORY
We provide evidence-based guidance for land owners to improve the ecological function of their land, water and biodiversity.
HOW WE CAN HELP
