EcoNet
Our Purpose
EcoNet is a Charitable Trust which exists to empower Aotearoa New Zealand’s conservation groups and people with collaborative and integrated technology to maximise their environmental impact and minimise their administrative overhead
Our Vision
EcoNet believes that New Zealand’s kaitiaki and conservation groups can leverage world-class processes and systems to unlock their potential to make Aotearoa New Zealand a better place for everyone
EcoNet Envisions that in Aotearoa:
Excellent information technology and knowledge systems make conservation easier and more collaborative
Conservation groups grow strongly and more New Zealanders actively contribute to conservation efforts
Progress can be monitored and reported locally, regionally and nationally
Respect for Mātauranga Māori and taonga are embedded in conservation activities
Evolving conservation best practice is actively shared
New technologies are developed and deployed efficiently through user-friendly, open and continuously improving systems
EcoNet target users:
Not for profit conservation community groups and hubs
Catchment groups
Iwi and hapū groups
Funders (donors, central and local government)
Data standards agencies
Educators, researchers and students
Commercial contractors
Councils and government agencies