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Wetlands are vital in maintaining healthy ecosystems. They improve water quality and reduce flood risks, provide biodiversity and play an important role in managing climate change.

Sadly, over 90% of New Zealand’s wetlands have been lost and so our goals are urgent. There’s much to do to protect and restore wetlands, and we need your support now more than ever.

There are many different ways you can get involved and help protect this valuable natural resource. From becoming a member, through to volunteering, donating or purchasing a handbook, each and every contribution is greatly appreciated and helps to make a difference.

Learn about the various ways you can help play a part in preserving our wetlands by exploring the links below.

Wetland restoration and preservation depends on your help, so get involved today.

Wetlands are vital in maintaining healthy ecosystems

They improve water quality and reduce flood risks, provide biodiversity and play an important role in managing climate change. Healthy peat bogs, one form of wetland, are year- round sinks of carbon, locking up to five tons per hectare – indefinitely.

Become a Member

Our goals are urgent – over 90% of New Zealand’s wetlands have been lost. There’s much to do to protect and restore wetlands, and we need your support now more than ever.

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Volunteers

We have a strong and growing volunteer support base doing a wide range of activities such as helping run events. We also offer internships for young people seeking industry experience.

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Why Wetlands

Wetlands are vital in maintaining healthy ecosystems. They improve water quality and reduce flood risks, provide biodiversity and play an important role in managing climate change.

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Visiting Wetlands

Wetlands are wonderful places to visit. As well as their great natural beauty they provide opportunities for walking, boating, canoeing, bird watching and fishing.

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Events and Conferences

We run national conferences every two years. We want to see as many wetland events being run across the country as possible, getting people into these uniquely beautiful environments. If you have an idea for a wetland event, please let us know.

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Educate Children

Educational Visits

A vital part of wetlands preservation involves educating our younger generations, and passing on our learning's so they can continue our work when we no longer can. Find out about educational visits to Rotopiko wetland.

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