Did you know: Nature adds around $57 billion to New Zealand's economy each year.

Partnerships help protect nature and grow your business with long-term value. They show leadership, build your brand, and connect you with your community.

Whether it’s national or regional, with financial contributions, or in-kind support, you can give back to nature by partnering with us.

Why partner with DOC?

Support priority conservation work

Our work supports Te Mana o te Taiao – Aotearoa New Zealand Biodiversity Strategy 2020, ensuring your investment contributes to national and regional priority outcomes for New Zealand’s most threatened species and ecosystems.

Target your investment

Choose from flexible partnership options, from donating or providing value‑in‑kind support for smaller projects, to investing in priority programmes that require higher commitment and can be tailored to meet your nature‑related goals.

Access to expertise

Tap into DOC’s world-leading conservation management practices and scientific knowledge, delivered in collaboration with iwi, communities, and other conservation partners.

Engagement opportunities

89% of kiwis believe businesses should be doing more for nature. Customers expect action and employees want to work for companies who care. Create inspiring experiences for your team and customers through measurable impact, content sharing, staff engagement, and brand visibility.

Proven brand value

Independent research shows long-term DOC partnerships strengthen brand trust and reputation, with increases seen in brand regard (+13%), relevance (+17%) and preference (+16%), creating measurable value for organisations.

A trusted network

Join our whānau of long-standing partners, many of whom we have been working with for over a decade. Find out more about the businesses making an impact for conservation.

Take a look at some of the initiatives made possible by our partners: