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We connect and support our Hawke's Bay communities towards a shared, sustainable future

The Sustainable HB Forest

Like any thriving forest, meaningful change requires a connected, resilient ecosystem. At Sustainable HB, our network of partners plays that vital role – working together to restore biodiversity, challenge wastefulness, and build a more sustainable future for our communities.

Each partner contributes not for recognition, but because they believe in the power of collective action. Still, we believe it’s important to acknowledge the incredible impact they have by trusting us to turn their support into real, on-the-ground results. From our Rimu Partners, who stand tall at the heart of our work, to the whānau who commit to long-term impact as Hawke’s Bay Guardians – we see and value every one of you.

If you’re interested in joining our ecosystem, reach out to our General Manager, Sam (sam@sustainablehb.org.nz), or visit our Hawke’s Bay Guardian sign-up page. And if you have a moment, we encourage you to thank one of our current partners – their support is what keeps the forest growing.

($40,000+ per annum)

Rimu Partners

Just as rimu trees are the towering giants of our forests – providing shelter and structure to countless species – our Rimu Partners provide critical support across all levels of our work. Their investment drives transformational impact: from warmer homes for whānau in need, to large-scale biodiversity restoration, to pioneering new sustainability initiatives.

Partners:

• Community Energy Network

• Eastern and Central Community Trust

• Hastings District Council

• Lion Foundation

• Meridian Energy

• Ministry for the Environment

• Mountains to the Sea Conservation Trust

• Pub Charity

($15,000+ per annum)

Kareao Partners

Kareao, or supplejack, weaves its way from the forest floor to the canopy, connecting every layer of the bush. Our Kareao Partners do the same – binding our programmes together and extending our reach across Hawke’s Bay. From food rescue to supporting local groups and designing impactful projects, these partners help our work flourish.

Partners:

• Air New Zealand

• Black Barn Vineyards

• Zero Waste Aotearoa

($5,000+ per annum)

Kererū Partners

The unmistakable swoop of the kererū signals their role as seed dispersers – helping regenerate native bush as they feed. Similarly, our Kererū Partners help us spread the seeds of change. Through targeted projects or operational support, they enable our team to deliver lasting results across the region.

Partners:

• Clyde Graham Charitable Trust

• Environment Hubs Aotearoa

• Hawke’s Bay Chilled Distribution / Anchor Milk

• Hawke’s Bay Foundation

• Legasea New Zealand

• Trust House Foundation

($1,000+ per annum)

Pīwakawaka Partners

Curious and lively, the pīwakawaka follows us on our journeys, hoping to find a little nourishment along the way. Our Pīwakawaka Partners support small, flaxroots-level projects that deliver real impact in homes, neighbourhoods, and communities across Hawke’s Bay.

Partners:

• Bernard Chambers Charitable Trust

• COGS

• Ecoefficient

• Four Winds Foundation

• Grassroots Trust Central

• Just Electrics

• Millstream Gardens

• Napier City Council

Bespoke Monthly Donations

Hawke’s Bay Guardians

Our Hawke’s Bay Guardians are the heartbeat of our forest. These individuals commit to regular monthly giving – at any level they can manage – because they understand that long-term impact needs long-term support. Their generosity powers everything from Zero Waste Hubs to warmer homes and sustainability education for tamariki.

Become a Hawke’s Bay Guardian today.

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