Environmental restoration

We work to protect and restore biodiversity through projects on public land, supporting private landowners, and assisting community environmental groups. We also work closely with government agencies including the Department of Conservation (DOC) and Greater Wellington Regional Council (GWRC), and not-for-profit groups like QE II National Trust, on a wide range of projects across the district.

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Community environmental restoration

Kāpiti has a diverse range of natural ecosystems: forests, coastal dunelands, wetlands, rivers, forests, foothills and mountains. There's been a dramatic rise in voluntary environmental work locally, with groups working to replant stream and river banks, and coastal dunes.

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Environmental restoration on private land

The majority of ecologically significant sites in Kāpiti are privately owned. Council offers assistance to landowners to protect and enhance these sites, including financial contributions, rates remissions for covenanted land, and advice from biodiversity staff.

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Environmental restoration funding

Council offers support to landowners and community groups in the form of financial assistance, practical field assistance and advice from specialist biodiversity staff.