The vision
30 years
Today
Across Waitaha Canterbury, important biodiversity work is already underway – led by farmers, iwi, community groups, schools and restoration organisations.
But projects are often planned and delivered separately, with limited connection to a wider regional picture. There is no Canterbury-wide view of what has been restored, what has survived, where investment is having the greatest impact, or where the next opportunities lie. Funders cannot easily see which projects are ready, where support is most needed or how outcomes will be measured. And successful restoration requires more than planting: fencing, pest control, maintenance and monitoring all matter.
Recloaking Waitaha will bring this work together and make Canterbury's collective impact visible.
What it will make possible
Restore and protect your land.
Access funding, expert support and delivery partners to bring biodiversity projects to life on your property.
Invest where it will make the greatest impact.
Support high-quality restoration projects with transparent reporting and measurable environmental outcomes.
Grow the impact of your work.
Showcase your projects, connect with landowners and funders, and contribute to a coordinated regional restoration effort.
Recloaking Waitaha is currently in its foundation phase. Today, this page introduces Recloaking Waitaha and the vision for biodiversity restoration across Waitaha Canterbury. In 2027, it will become a comprehensive regional platform that brings restoration projects, progress and partners together in one place.
In the meantime, we'd still love to hear from you.
Whether you're a landowner, investor, funder, delivery partner or community organisation – get in touch below.
