Protect. Restore. Empower Aotea’s Future.
Community-led ecological restoration on Aotea / Great Barrier Island.
Working alongside mana whenua, residents, landowners, and partners to protect biodiversity and restore native ecosystems for generations to come.
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Aotea
A world of its own, where people and place are woven in a tapestry of ecological richness.
We live in a beautiful and remote island environment that unifies our resilient and diverse community. We value our natural heritage, acknowledge our history and wish to preserve our way of life, looking forward to a sustainable future so our environment and community prosper.
Aotea / Great Barrier Island is one of Aotearoa’s last truly wild places — home to unique ecosystems and species found nowhere else.
Located 100 km northeast of Auckland, its isolation makes it special, but also vulnerable. Introduced pests, invasive weeds, and human activity all pose risks to native biodiversity. Protecting Aotea’s environment requires local knowledge, long-term care, and strong community collaboration.
Our Ecology Vision Strategic Objectives
Ecological Objective
To enhance our ecological diversity and abundance by enriching our island's ecosystems.
Social Objective
To support creativity, innovation and partnerships by sharing knowledge and developing projects that enhance our island's ecological significance.
Economic Objective
To enhance our island's economy by fostering connections and leveraging local and off-island expertise and resources to support sustainable enterprise and create extraordinary experiences for visitors to our remote island.
Community Conservation Group Directory
Ecology Vision acts as a connector, supporting collaboration within conservation across the island.
Discover local conservation and community groups working to protect Aotea’s environment.
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Responsible companion cat ownership plays an important role in protecting Aotea’s unique taonga species.
Explore practical guidance on desexing, microchipping, containment, identification, and responsible cat care to help keep pet cats safe and support ongoing conservation efforts across the island.