Strategic Direction

In the next five years the Trust will be recognised as a leading contributor to sustainable tourism in New Zealand; a destination that reflects values of environmental sustainability.  This can involve environmental regeneration, restoration and maintenance/development.

To achieve this, the Trust must have:

  • A diversity of projects
  • Three or four significant projects
  • Projects that engage New Zealanders and visitors to New Zealand
  • Projects that have public accessiblity
  • Projects that build profile for the environment
  • Projects which develop tourism opportunities

Other considerations from the Trust’s Grants Policy are:

  • Value to the environment
  • Integrity of the project ("worthiness")
  • Track record of the applicant
  • Cost benefit
  • Value to sponsors

The Trust will also develop partnerships which:

  • Provide appropriate recognition
  • Are compatible with our principles
  • Are credible
  • Enhance New Zealand tourism
  • Promote sound environmental activity

Whats Happening

Motutapu Island

Air New Zealand Environment Trust supports the expansion and upgrade of the Motutapu Island native plant nursery.  More information.

Mangarara Station

Summer of 2010 was as good as it gets for the establishment of trees in Hawke’s Bay! More information

Kids Restore New Zealand

Kids restore NZ funded six schools in 2009, assisting them to carry out.......  Read more