About Te Kākano
Te Kākano Aotearoa Trust is a Wanaka non-profit organisation that eco-sources seeds from the Upper Clutha area, raises seedlings in our extensive nursery, and facilitates community-based native planting and habitat restoration.
We foster community engagement with native habitat restoration, through plant propagation, planting, maintenance, education and ongoing participation.
Collaboration with local community groups, schools, businesses and individuals is central to our promotion of hands-on community land care.

Our Vision
New Zealand communities are more connected with their land.
Our Mission
To inspire community native habitat restoration through propagation, education and hands-on participation.
Recognition
- Network Plant Conservation Awards 2018 Community Group Category Winner
- Cawthron NZ River Awards 2018 Finalist
- Green Ribbon Awards 2017 Finalist
- Trustpower Awards 2013 Supreme Winner (Heritage & Environment)
- Good Magazine 2013 Top 21 Conservation in NZ (March Issue)