About us | Mō mātou
Kia ora!
A Rocha Aotearoa New Zealand is part of the A Rocha family of Christian environmental conservation organisations currently active in over 20 countries around the world. As a family, we focus on environmental science and research, practical nature conservation, environmental education, creation care and advocacy through a variety of programmes and initiatives.
In Aotearoa New Zealand, we seek to inspire, educate and enable communities to care for our unique environment. A Rocha Aotearoa NZ is actively engaged in practical community conservation work through our network of local group projects and the Karioi Project. These offer opportunities for volunteer involvement across the country. We are also involved in resourcing, empowering and building relationships among all those wanting to integrate creation care and sustainability into the life of the church in Aotearoa NZ through our Eco Church NZ project.
We are committed to the five commitments (5Cs) central to all A Rocha projects around the world.
- Christian – We follow Jesus Christ, who created the world and calls us to care for it.
- Conservation – We protect and restore nature and are committed to local places and people over the long term.
- Community – We invest in good relationships through our commitment to God, one another and the wider creation.
- Cultural Diversity – We celebrate the insights, perspectives and solutions offered by our diverse cultures.
- Collaboration – We seek to work with anyone who shares our vision.
A Rocha Aotearoa New Zealand (ARANZ) was incorporated under the Charitable Trusts Act 1957 on 13 August 2008. Our charity registration number is CC36274 and our NZBN number is 9429043106431.
We have a committed national team and board, and a network of remarkable volunteers working across the country that all love our beautiful landscape and wildlife.
Our Vision | Pae Tawhiti:
Ecosystems restored and communities all across Aotearoa actively caring for the earth.
Our Mission | Pae Tata:
To protect and restore the environment through community-based conservation, sustainability and advocacy projects.
Our Goals | Ngā Whāinga:
A Rocha Aotearoa New Zealand’s specific goals are:
- Practical Action: Restoring biodiversity and ecosystems for healthier and vibrant communities.
- Education and Engagement: Connecting people to nature and inspiring people to advocate and care for it.
- Sustainable Communities: Inspiring and empowering communities to take action and be kaitiaki for their local environment.