Zealandia (Karori Sanctuary Trust)

Our Mission:

Connecting people with our unique natural heritage, and inspires actions that transform how people live with nature in our cities, towns and beyond.

Zealandia Te Māra a Tāne is managed by Karori Sanctuary Trust, a not-for-profit community-led organisation with charitable status. The Trust’s official vision is to be a world-class conservation site that captures people’s imagination, understanding and commitment and encourages them to protect our natural heritage. Supported by more than 500 volunteers, Zealandia is an example of how community involvement improves social cohesion, mental health, and wellbeing.

Volunteer with us

Wellington
Weekly
Environment & Conservation

Welcome visitors and help with biosecurity checks at Zealandia over summer (Nov 2026 – Feb 2027). One 2-hour shift per week, training provided.

Wellington
Environment & Conservation
Wellington
Weekly
Environment & Conservation

Keep grass low along Zealandia’s perimeter using scrub cutters with the weekly team. Sundays 9 am – 1 pm.

Wellington
Fortnightly
Environment & Conservation

Walk a section of Zealandia’s predator-exclusion fence fortnightly on a Wednesday or Friday, checking for biosecurity issues and submitting reports. 6-month commitment.