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Whenua ora, Wai ora, Tangata ora.

Our land and people flourishing together.

Future Whenua Summit 2024

Te manu kai miro, nōna te ngahere; te manu kai mātauranga nōna te ao.

Nau mai haere mai e ngā hau e wha!

Future Whenua Summit 2024 is coming to the Ngāwhā Innovation Park on the 15th-17th March.

As we work alongside the Future Whenua Initiative to host this summit, our shared mission is to explore practices that allow people to thrive in harmony with place.

Showcasing the epic mahi of Te Kete Hononga’s trial groups alongside Future Whenua’s extensive network of regenerators, the summit will host a range of inspirational talks & workshops on topics from regenerative agriculture and holistic economics to innovative community-driven solutions, all aimed at nurturing our planet for future generations.

For full schedule of speakers and registration details please follow the link below.

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Our Purpose

We are dedicated to catalysing the impact of communities across Te Tai Tokerau to revitalise biodiversity on behalf of nature and the generations to come. 

WE BRING COMMUNITIES, AGENCIES AND RESOURCES TOGETHER TO SUPPORT THRIVING ECOSYSTEMS ACROSS NORTHLAND.

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Who we are

A non-profit organisation established in 2012, Reconnecting Northland relies on independent funding to achieve its vision

Our strategy and ethos are derived from the model of Connectivity Conservation; being that nature (ourselves included) thrives when inter-connected.

Within this model, Reconnecting Northland serves as a catalyst for action. We strive for a culture of collaboration between communities and agencies within Northland; activating pathways to nature-based jobs and healthy landscapes

Currently our programme employs a dynamic team of five employees based in Whangarei, New Zealand; supported by a professional, diverse, and experienced Board of Trustees.

We invite your support on this journey as we strive to overcome barriers and focus solutions to achieve real and lasting change. 

Meet the team

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Te Kawa Waiora.

Improving the Health and Mauri of the Wairoa River and its tributaries

He Ripo Kau.

Weaving unity into the community.

Mangakahia

Raising the health, wellbeing and mauri of the river.

Te Kete Hononga

The Basket of Connections

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Te Kete Hononga

Te Kete Hononga is Reconnecting Northland’s innovative new service. Its primary aim is to streamline access to the ‘know-how’ required to achieve and scale up conservation efforts in Te Tai Tokerau, Northland. This will be achieved through the delivery of targeted ecological tools, services and resources to community groups, via on-the-ground relationships with our Kairaranga.

Currently in a trial phase, we look forward to expanding the service to the wider region in the near future

Interested in learning more, click the button below.

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Impact Highlights

"Reconnecting Northland has taken people out of working in isolation, and they are now working together more."

Olly Knox

Hokianga Harbour Care

"The other thing I like is the use of technology … [building] capability around data sovereignty, taking it out of the hands of institutions."

Peter Bruce-Iri

Mangakahia/Whatitiri

"The kaimahi [trainees] are developing new skills, they're hungry for learning and bettering themselves .. Having these certificates has made it easier to get contracts with other agencies … and get jobs with other organisations."

Storm Tautari

All Out Contracting

"Reconnecting Northland supported me in my decisions and didn't say what to do or what not to do … so the final plan reflected the community's wishes. They supported me all the way through, by never limiting me, always lifting me up and having belief in me."

Pettania Hohaia

Waimama

"Reconnecting Northland holds a unique place without any baggage, they can have conversations with communities that the Department of Conservation can't have, because they're not a government organisation."

Sue Reed-Thomas

"I see Reconnecting Northland as one of the leading organisations who work across boundaries and land tenure to pursue the most effective restoration outcomes possible. It's a stunning example of weaving together local wisdom and global vision, working to the strengths of its partners to achieve transformation for Northland ecosystems and prosperity on an intergenerational scale."

Martin Rodd, Chief Advisor

Strategic Partnerships, DOC​

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