The Christchurch Foundation is proud to support the Rod Donald Banks Peninsula Trust who are purchasing this substantial block and bring it into public ownership in July 2021.

With your support Te Ahu Pātiki will achieve:

• A highly visible landscape transforming to native forest,
• A biodiversity hotspot completing a 1700ha network of continuous protection,
• A protected catchment from summit to sea – ki uta ki tai,
• A stunning recreational asset for walking, biking and climbing,  and,
• Secure public access on Te Ara Pātaka, the Ōtautahi/Christchurch to Akaroa tramping network

The land is to be protected in perpetuity with a conservation covenant and managed to facilitate natural regeneration of native forest. Income from the carbon sequestered in this forest will fund the management in time to come.

Please donate generously now to help us raise $600,000 and reach our target of $1,500,000 - the amount needed to purchase the land and establish this wonderful place as a conservation park where native forest can flourish once again and people are free to walk and explore. 

Please contact Suky Thompson, Manager of the Rod Donald Banks Peninsula Trust on manager@roddonaldtrust.co.nz if you're interested in becoming in a major sponsor or would like more information about the project.

Christmas Gift Special Opportunity

Make a Donation to the Te Ahu Pātiki fund on behalf of someone special for Christmas this year.

We will send a Te Ahu Pātiki Christmas card to the recipient of your choice with a personalised message.

Minimum gift to qualify for a physical card is Tiny Pekepeka ($65).  Please donate prior to Dec 18 to ensure physical cards will arrive prior to Christmas.  Smaller donations will receive an email card.  

To participate, make a donation via the form below and add the following information in the "Leave a Comment" box: 

1. Type:  XMAS
2. Type the name, postal address or email of the person who is receiving the gift
3. Type your personalised message to include on the card or email