We have become national partners of the Million Metres Streams Project

Million Metres Streams is an online fundraising platform for restoring the banks of New Zealand waterways. Its goal is to raise funds to plant one million metres of waterway with native plants and trees. The initiative is led by the Sustainable Business Network in partnership with the Department of Conservation. Zones have partnered with the cause to support riverbank and stream projects throughout the country. You too can support a planting project at millionmetres.org.nz.

What is the Million Metres Streams Project?

Million Metres is a project led by the Sustainable Business Network, in partnership with the Department of Conservation. Million Metres is an online crowdfunding platform, connecting Kiwis who care about the future of our waterways. With new region projects popping up every month, there is always a local waterway to restore. The end-goal? Support communities by replanting 1 million metres of New Zealand rivers by 2026.

Here's the latest:

This month we are celebrating our membership and contributions which have already had an impact on the streams of New Zealand.

The projects accomplished so far include:

Rangihoua Wetland, Waiheke Island

Otara Creek, South Auckland

Silver Stream, Christchurch

Waipuka Stream, Hawke’s Bay

Te Onetea Stream, Hamilton

Big Bay Pond, Awhitu Peninsula

Wairoa River, Clevedon

Matuku Link Wetland, Waitakere

Bullock Creek, Wanaka

A tributary of the Selwyn River, Christchurch

Zones is committed towards sustainable living, understands and values the importance of nature in our lives, today and generations to come!

You too can support a planting project at millionmetres.org.nz.

Why is it important?

There are too many pollutants in our waterways which has been caused by the loss of native forests, intensive agriculture, urbanisation and the clearing of wetlands.

Will it make a difference?

All freshwater scientists agree that riparian planting is vital to the health of our freshwater ecosystems. Planting helps stabilise the banks of waterways, reduces erosion, filters pollutants and restores native habitat for wildlife.