Partners
New Zealand Festival of Nature is run by a charitable trust (Dunedin Wildlife Trust). This is made possible through the support of our partner organisations:
Tūhura Otago Museum
Tūhura Otago Museum, one of Aotearoa’s oldest museums, is home to New Zealand’s largest science centre and the only 3D planetarium in Australasia. The Museum has over 1.5 million items in its collections including many of New Zealand’s native birds, invertebrates, amphibians, reptiles, fish and marine mammals. They have a year-round programme of events and activities for all ages.
Monarch Wildlife Cruises & Tours
Monarch Wildlife Cruises and Tours offer unrivalled access to rare animals and the wild wonders of Otago Peninsula with expert guides. They have a proud history of over 35 years of award-winning tours and aim to consistently deliver quality and memorable customer experiences. Monarch works with conservation groups such as the Yellow-eyed Penguin Trust.
Otago Peninsula Trust
The first private charitable conservation trust in Aotearoa, established in 1967, the Otago Peninsula Trust operates the Royal Albatross Centre, Glenfalloch Woodland Garden & Restaurant, and Fort Taiaroa, as well as other visitor attractions. The Trust’s primary goal is to maintain and enhance Otago Peninsula.
Orokonui Ecosanctuary
Orokonui Ecosanctuary is home to many threatened species of native birds, plus skinks, geckos and tuatara, as well as threatened habitats, all safely enclosed within a nine-kilometre predator proof fence. A wide range of research and education is undertaken here as well as the raising of Haast tokoeka, one of the rarest kiwi, and successful breeding of takahe in the wild.
Larnach Castle
Historic Larnach Castle, with its Garden of International Significance, is privately owned and run by the Barker family. Their commitment to conservation is impressive, with planting of native species, protection of native birds, and the retention of trees planted by William Larnach who built the Castle in 1871.
Department of Conservation (DOC)
DOC is the government agency that looks after Aotearoa’s natural resources including wildlife and national parks. They work in partnership with iwi, businesses and community groups like NZ Festival of Nature to protect and care for our wild places, and the plants and animals that live there.
Photo credit: Laura Honey - DOC crown copyright
Te Rūnanga o Ōtākou
The base for Te Rūnanga o Ōtākou is the beautiful Ōtākou Marae near the end of Muaopoko/Otago Peninsula. Part of the Ngāi Tahu iwi, the people here have traditionally placed a high value on food from Otago Harbour. NZ Festival of Nature acknowledges the role of mana whenua and appreciates their guidance and advice.
PKF Dunedin
Accounting and business advice specialists, PKF Dunedin, have been long term supporters of the Festival, providing pro-bono accounting and charitable trust compliance services. The Wild Dunedin Organising Committee depends on their accountant Taylar McNeilly as Treasurer and providing accounting services and advice.
University of Otago
Founded in 1869, and New Zealand’s oldest university, the University of Otago is ranked in the top 1% of the world’s universities. With its world-class teaching and research facilities, historic buildings, beautiful green campus and commitment to sustainability, the University is a valued partner of the New Zealand Festival of Nature.
www.otago.ac.nz