Kakahu Bush

Thank you for standing with us and being a strong voice for nature over the past year. None of the following conservation highlights would have been possible without you.

Jenny Pattrick explains why she is supporting Forest & Bird’s campaign to save Denniston. By Caroline Wood.

Forest & Bird is deeply concerned by the Environment Select Committee’s report on the Fast-track Approvals Amendment Bill, which ignores overwhelming public opposition and expert advice. 

Fisheries New Zealand (FNZ) is seeking feedback on a package of 19 proposed changes to commercial fishing regulations.

This strategy drives our efforts to protect and restore te taiao over the next five years. We want to inspire and empower New Zealanders to speak, stand and act for our indigenous nature.

From restoring native forests that prevent landslides to creating urban wetlands that manage flooding, nature-based solutions protect our communities while supporting biodiversity and climate resilience. 

Forest & Bird is alarmed by a steep decline in central government environmental spending for 2025/26 according to the latest estimate from the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment (PCE).  

Forest & Bird is proud to announce that Dr Kelvin Lloyd has been awarded the prestigious Loder Cup, one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s highest honours for conservation.  

New Zealand has plummeted to 44th place out of 67 countries in the 2026 Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI), reflecting the Government's extensive weakening of climate and environmental protections.