Ōkārito Plant Project

Grasping the mission of the Ōkārito Plant Project begins with recognising the intrinsic interconnectedness of our natural world. Located in South Westland, New Zealand, our work unfolds at various intersections between the Southern Alps' snowfields and the complex network of waterways flowing into the Ōkārito Lagoon.

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Inspired by the Ōkārito Lagoon's susceptibility to pollution combined with a surplus of plant inventory at the Ōkārito Nursery, this innovative circular economy project was born and is made up of four key pillars; businesses, visitors to the area, landowners and the community. It is so much more than just a donation-based initiative and offers multiple channels in which all can get involved and benefit. Planting projects, hand-picked by our specialist team offer businesses a chance to contribute both physically (getting their hands dirty out in the field) and financially to environmental restoration efforts. Our focus is on enabling communities to rejuvenate and protect their natural ecosystems for future generations. We endeavor to restore and purify waterways, wetlands and forests, enhancing biodiversity and promoting wildlife prosperity along the way.  This project embodies the principle that everything in nature is interlinked, and it's vital to preserve these connections from their source to the sea, mirroring the interconnectedness of all parties involved in this vital conservation effort.