Community conservation groups could be in trouble

From Afternoons, 1:15 pm on 2 August 2024

A major new report has found support for New Zealand's grassroots conservation groups is 'drying up' - threatening to undo gains made to save our threatened species from extinction.

Commissioned by Predator Free New Zealand Trust, the report found that more than 300 groups it surveyed were often having to dig into their own pockets to stay afloat. Jesse talks to Marie Doole from Matakai Environmental.

Volunteer working near Whanganui River - single use only

Photo: LDR / Horizons Regional Council