Funding Allocated: $271,880
Hours of Restoration Work Funded: 6,084
Individuals Employed: 3
CVNZ is a not-for-profit independent trust. Established in 2006 in NZ, and with over 30 years’ experience in Australia, CVNZ is widely recognised for their expertise in managing volunteer involvement in conservation projects. With the Jobs for Nature funding, CVNZ has the opportunity to scale up their Papakura Stream project, enable local employment and capability building, and create more impactful outcomes for South Auckland’s natural environment. The new employees will undertake planting, pest control and volunteer coordination along Papakura Stream. CVNZ aims to include educational and volunteering components to encourage people in the community to get into nature and learn about conservation.