Established by passionate peninsula landowners in 2001, Banks Peninsula Conservation Trust has grown to become one of New Zealand's most impactful conservation organisations.

We work hand-in-hand, and shoulder-to-shoulder with landowners, mana whenua, community groups, agencies, businesses and schools. We plant new native trees, we re-establish ancient podocarp forests, we protect special areas of biodiversity on private land, we remove pest animals and weeds, we re-introduce species when it’s safe to do so, and we build climate-resilience through our targeted community programmes.

We work in partnership with respect and purpose to deliver a shared vision: to ensure our precious native flora and fauna can thrive now and for the generations to come.

'Let this land tell your story – through its cacophony of bird song, its rich plant and animal life, thriving habitats, and people making a good life.’

Help us celebrate our 25th birthday

with a silent auction

In October 2026, BPCT celebrates 25 years of community conservation.

As part of our celebrations, some of Banks Peninsula’s most iconic businesses and amazing artists and supporters have donated products and services for us to auction.

If you’d love to own an original artwork, treat yourself to a Banks Peninsula experience, or enjoy some of its famous food, produce or products,

then see what’s on offer below.

Silent Auction goes live October 12th 2026

Clare Reilly - Generations Limited Edition prints

The work acknowledges the all work by BPCT with the Tui Restoration Project, not only by the Trust, but also all the community effort and interest in monitoring, planting, trapping and feeding Tui in their own gardens. New generations signifies the establishment of family networks by the original Maud Island birds, who have probably all died by now, but who have passed on their knowledge of survival to these next generations. The setting of the painting is the landscape of Hinewai Reserve, the place they were released. Again a partnership between the Trust and Hinewai Reserve.

Inside Out Akaroa House and Garden Tour

The two tickets are for the biennial ‘Inside-Out House and Garden Tour’, organised by the Friends of Akaroa Museum and Akaroa District Promotions, as a fund-raiser for the Akaroa Museum and numerous community groups. The Tour goes from November 21-22, features 15 homes and gardens on Banks Peninsula, and is considered one of the very best Tours of its kind in New Zealand (we always have people from all over Aotearoa and Australia visiting). So: The donors are the Friends of Akaroa Museum (FOAM) and Akaroa District Promotions (ADP)

Annandale - Voucher

Lunch & Annandale Homestead Garden Tour for Four. Enjoy an unforgettable culinary and garden experience at Annandale, Pigeon Bay. • Inclusions • Guided Annandale Homestead Garden Tour • Welcome Bottle of Bubbles • Elegant 3-course lunch Canapés, main lunch course, dessert, and finished with coffee/tea and sweets • Complimentary non-alcoholic beverages (Additional alcoholic beverages charged on consumption) A copy of the Gourmet Traveller's ‘New Zealand’ Luxury Lodges Recipe Book • Duration: 3–4 hours Voucher is valid until 30.04.27 https://www.annandale.com/

Te Ara Terrains - Framed Model

This striking 3D topographic model brings the dramatic, ancient geography of Banks Peninsula right into your home. Meticulously crafted by Te Ara Terrains, it perfectly captures the deep, flooded volcanic craters of Lyttelton and Akaroa, alongside the sharp, rugged ridgelines and hidden bays that make this Canterbury landmark so iconic. It’s not just a map—it’s a tactile slice of Aotearoa that turns a familiar coastline into an incredible piece of raised-relief wall art. https://tearaterrains.co.nz/

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Clare Reilly - 'Generations' Painting

(details tbc)

Clare Reilly - Generations Limited Edition prints

Inside Out Akaroa House and Garden Tour

Annandale - Voucher

Te Ara Terrains - Framed Model

Help Nature Thrive

There are many ways you can support our work.

Through financial or in-kind contributions, by volunteering your time or expertise, by protecting land you own, or enabling access to your property for our large-scale pest and weed management programmes.

Whatever you can do will make a difference - we'll make sure of it.

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