Please help us protect this rare Taranaki wetland

Nestled next to Egmont National Park, between the Waiwhakaiho River and the Kaiauai Stream in north Taranaki, lies 133 hectares of a rare ecosystem. It is considered a Regionally Significant Wetland and a Key Native Ecosystem by Taranaki Regional Council and a Significant Natural Area by New Plymouth District Council. It is a high quality example of a regionally rare wetland type. Sadly, this type of habitat is acutely threatened, and there is less than 10% of it left. That’s why it’s so important to protect this area now, before it too disappears forever.

Please help us keep it safe by making a donation using the form below. We had no time to lose so we have agreed to purchase the property and an incredibly generous family of supporters has donated $200,000 towards its cost. We’re asking our wonderful supporters to join them in making a donation towards the full purchase price of $500,000.

Please make a donation today and join us in protecting our natural heritage. It’s only thanks to you, and others like you, that it’s possible for us to save these important areas of New Zealand’s native forests and wetlands.

Your donation can help make all the difference for the future of our natural environment. The amounts below show just how far your generous gift will go.

Every dollar will help protect precious sections of our native wetland forever. Thank you.

Nestled next to Egmont National Park, between the Waiwhakaiho River and the Kaiauai Stream in north Taranaki, lies 133 hectares of a rare ecosystem.

It is a high quality example of a regionally rare wetland type, which is acutely threatened. In fact, there is less than 10% of it left.

With your help, this piece of New Zealand paradise will be protected forever, as a reserve that is open for people to enjoy for generations to come.

Every dollar will help protect precious sections of our native wetland forever.

UPDATE (24th October 2018) We did it!

Thanks to our incredibly generous donors, we have now raised the money needed to purchase this property. We are so very grateful for everyone’s support. Any further donations received through this page will go towards the ongoing management of the property.

Thank you again for your fantastic support.

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All donations to NFRT over $5 are tax deductible. A tax receipt will be issued and sent to you via email (normally within 7 to 10 days) which you can use to claim back your tax.

Cheque donations 

If you would rather send your donation by cheque, please make it payable to 'NZ Native Forests Restoration Trust' and send to NFRT, PO Box 80-007, Green Bay, Auckland 0643.

Please include your name and address (and an email address if you have one) so that we can send you a receipt. Thank you.