Biodiversity and restoration
Collaborating with others to protect and enhance Aotearoa’s unique ecosystems.
At Whirika, we’re dedicated to fostering partnerships between people and nature. We work with people at their place to create innovative and sustainable solutions that safeguard Aotearoa’s precious ecosystems.
With a focus on protecting our unique biodiversity, restoring ecosystems, and ensuring landscape resilience for future generations, our team is committed to making a lasting impact on the health of our environment.
Whether you’re seeking to enhance ecological values, mitigate greenhouse gas emissions through native afforestation, or plan for climate and water resilience, we prioritize environmental health in every solution we pursue.
Mike Thorsen
Jacinta Steeds
Kimberley Collins
Craig Wilson
Chris Garden
Rhys Millar
Keiko Hashiba
Liz Sherwood
Case studies
Green infrastructure for community and climate resilience in lowland Hawke’s Bay
Whirika is helping Hawke's Bay Regional Council use climate resilience infrastructure funding to meet multiple needs on the Heretaunga Plains. Motivated to address climate and community resilience, the council was looking for ideas, as well as planning and management...
Managing a pest with a long history of bouncing back
The dry climate and open country of Central Otago and Queenstown Lakes District is a draw card for semi-rural landowners, and for rabbits. The pest is not a new problem - but it’s one with a long history of bouncing back. With rabbits affecting more landowners as...
Predator free planning for Onetahua Farewell Spit
We worked with Tasman Environmental Trust to plan a predator control programme for Onetahua Farewell Spit. Onetahua Farewell Spit is a Wetland of International Importance and a popular holiday stopover for more than 20,000 migratory birds each year. The importance of...