Environmental

Big nature thinking for generations

Restoring, enhancing, and managing our natural environment is at the heart of what we do. Across Aotearoa’s diverse landscapes, Kūmānu delivers practical, science-based solutions to address complex ecological challenges, from controlling invasive pests and protecting native species, to designing and constructing world-class tracks and trails. We are proud to lead in the restoration and stewardship of New Zealand’s natural environments.

Our services

Two Kūmānu team members in high-visibility gear stand in a shallow stream reviewing information on a tablet while carrying out fieldwork.
Environmental consultancy
Providing expert planning, project management, ecological assessment, and farm plan support — combining scientific expertise with practical delivery to protect and enhance Aotearoa’s environments.
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A Kūmānu fieldworker kneels beside a wetland area while checking a wooden predator trap surrounded by grasses and wildflowers.
Biosecurity & biodiversity
Delivering pest animal and plant management, biodiversity monitoring, and native reforestation to restore ecological balance and strengthen the resilience of our landscapes.
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Kūmānu team members kneel at the edge of a wetland, examining the water and taking notes while using a small hand net.
Waterway enhancement
Restoring and reconnecting rivers, wetlands, and streams through assessment, design, and delivery that improve water quality, habitat, and ecosystem health.
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A Kūmānu fieldworker plants a native seedling in open grassland, carrying tools and seedlings in a planting bag.
Strategic environmental partnerships
Partnering with catchment and community groups to co-design strategies and implement practical actions that drive lasting, positive environmental outcomes.
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Two Kūmānu team members in high-visibility vests prepare a large field drone for survey work in an open grassland area.
Innovation & technology
Using GIS, drones, AI analytics, and IoT to capture, analyse, and apply high-precision data that supports smarter, more sustainable environmental solutions.
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A group of Kūmānu field workers in high-visibility gear walk through tall grass carrying tools and native seedlings, with misty hills in the background.A Kūmānu field worker carrying a spade and native seedlings walks through tall grass, with other team members following behind.
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