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Our work

We work across a wide range of environmental projects, from freshwater and terrestrial monitoring, wildlife and taonga species recovery and research, to wānanga facilitation and supporting organisations with funding applications.

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We partner with iwi, communities, agencies, and organisations to understand what’s needed

We respond in ways that are grounded, practical, and effective. Each project brings together mātauranga Māori, science, and lived experience to deliver outcomes that matter for people and te taiao.

Our work also includes designing and supporting monitoring frameworks that build long-term capability, helping organisations better understand, measure, and respond to environmental change.

Whether the path is clearly defined or still taking shape, we work alongside our clients to navigate complexity, and deliver.

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What we do

Not sure which of these fits what you're working on? That's okay, get in touch and we'll figure it out together.

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Environmental & Conservation Management

Integrated environmental management, ecological restoration, Predator Free initiatives, and biodiversity planning grounded in Mātauranga Māori and science.

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Freshwater & Fisheries Monitoring

Electric fishing, eDNA, habitat assessments, and cultural monitoring to understand freshwater health and taonga species populations.

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Mātauranga Māori & Cultural Monitoring

Culturally grounded monitoring frameworks, whānau-led research, and environmental assessment approaches that centre mātauranga.

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Research, Strategy & Reporting

Ecological and social research, strategic analysis, reporting, funding applications, and project development to support informed decision-making.

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Wānanga, Facilitation & Capacity Building

Hands-on wānanga, training, stakeholder engagement, and workshops that strengthen capability, collaboration, and knowledge sharing.

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Email: info@tohuenvironmental.co.nz

Phone: +64 274 405064