MainPower Waimakariri
Biodiversity Fund

The Waimakariri Biodiversity Trust, with support from the Waimakariri District Council, has teamed up with MainPower to deliver the second round of the Waimakariri Biodiversity Fund.

A new contestable fund, offering up to $10,000 to support local projects that enhance biodiversity in the Waimakariri region.

Applications for 2025 are now closed.

If you have any questions about the fund, please contact us.

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2024 MainPower Fund Recipients

Robert Loughan

Robert’s project aims to enhance the biodiversity of a riparian site on his property by establishing native plantings that support water quality within the stream - the stream feeds into the Cust River.

Coopers Creek Wetland

Annabelle and Karl's wetland enhancement project aims to increase native flora and fauna by minimising predators, eliminating grazing animals and planting native plants.

Sarah & Andreas - Ohoka Stream

The purpose of Sarah and Andreas restoration project is to improve native biodiversity, support carbon sequestering to mitigate climate change and restore the indigenous environment on their property.

MainPower Waimakariri Biodiversity Fund

2024 MainPower Fund Recipients

Robert Loughan Robert’s project aims to enhance the biodiversity of a riparian site on his property by establishing native plantings that support water quality within the stream - the stream feeds into the Cust River. ​

Coopers Creek Wetland Annabelle and Karl's wetland enhancement project aims to increase native flora and fauna by minimising predators, eliminating grazing animals and planting native plants. ​

MainPower Waimakariri
Biodiversity Fund

Robert Loughan

Robert’s project aims to enhance the biodiversity of a riparian site on his property by establishing native plantings that support water quality within the stream - the stream feeds into the Cust River.

Coopers Creek Wetland

Annabelle and Karl's wetland enhancement project aims to increase native flora and fauna by minimising predators, eliminating grazing animals and planting native plants.