About Te Kākano
Te Kākano Aotearoa Trust is a Wānaka 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 inspire community native habitat restoration, through propagation, education and hands-on participation.
Collaboration with local community groups, schools, businesses and individuals is central to our promotion of hands-on community land care.
Our Vision
Our communities are more connected with the land.
Our Purpose
Inspire community native habitat restoration through propagation, education and hands-on participation.
Download our 2024-26 TE KĀKANO STRATEGY
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)