The arrival of irrigation to the Canterbury Plains has resulted in widespread landscape change. Is there any opportunity to co-opt some of this water to also create environmental gains?

The form of national parks are the legacy of 19th-century landscape concepts. As Geoff Park describes national parks tend to be perceived as places where culture stops and nature starts…

The Avon Otakaro River gives natural life to the city of Christchurch. Here we have developed a place to reengage with the wonder and importance of water in all our lives…

When people are asked what activities they do in public conservation lands they talk of walking, camping and sightseeing. Yet ask the same people about the benefits of conservation they speak of protecting the environment…

The influence of Aotearoa New Zealand is rapidly expanding. While we imagine ourselves located on some isolated islands in the South Pacific we now find ourselves giving governance for 2.3% of the entire globe…

Planting native trees is the most popular conservation activity in New Zealand. Everywhere kiwis are seeking to bring back our forests. Here at Te Waihora/Lake Ellesmere we have sought to celebrate the people behind efforts to restore…

Arthur’s Pass is the location of the South Island’s first National Park. Less than two hours drive from Christchurch it is the closest National Park by far to any New Zealand urban area…

Taking part in conservation is the fastest growing outdoor recreation activity in New zealand. Yet for many New Zealanders as well as international visitors it can be difficult to take those first steps in being involved…