Air New Zealand National Partnership Manager
Wellington Region, New Zealand
DOC and Air New Zealand share a vision for New Zealand as a place where our natural habitat is thriving, and that all New Zealanders benefit from a healthy environment.Restoring nature alongside the Great Walks:Air New Zealand invests in large biodiversity projects alongside the Great Walks network – enabling over 43,000 ha of sustained pest control and the return of native birdsong to these special places.This expansion of pest trapping networks means we’re able to create safer places for taonga species such as whio, takahē, kiwi, rock wren, kea, kākā, south island robin and many other forest birds.The partnership also funds species management projects including bird surveys and health checks; translocations to grow populations of rare birds and remote sensor trail cameras and acoustic recorders to understand how the health of the area is being restored.Supporting threatened species:Air New Zealand transports some of New Zealand’s most endangered species (birds, reptiles and invertebrates) and Conservation Dogs as part of active recovery programmes. Species are transported for genetic and population management, to treat illness and to establish new populations at safe breeding sites.Air New Zealand has provided free flights for more than 3,200 species and Conservation Dogs since the partnership began in 2012.Air New Zealand also supports DOC's Threatened Species Ambassadors to help raise awareness for our threatened native plants and animals. With this support they can inspire New Zealanders about nature and the plight of our threatened species.Air New Zealand Greenteam:The Air New Zealand Greenteam is made up of approximately 2,500 Air New Zealand staff who together with their families, volunteer on community conservation projects around New Zealand every month.