How co-funding support works

Native planting can improve water quality, protect erosion-prone land and strengthen long-term farm resilience — but successful projects need the right plan behind them.

Restore Native helps farmers and landowners identify relevant co-funding pathways and prepare the practical details often needed before applying.

How we can help

Prepare a practical planting plan and quote
Identify co-funding options that may suit your property, farm type or supplier relationship
Work with you to prepare the application using your site information and project goals
Help turn practical farm and planting information into clear supporting documents funders are often looking for
Provide plant schedules, site details and project costings
Supply native plants across the North Island
Deliver full-service planting and maintenance across Waikato and Bay of Plenty

Been approved for Fonterra Funding?

Eligible suppliers may be able to claim up to $1,500 toward native planting* — but 30 June is approaching fast.

We can help guide farmers through the practical planning and next steps needed to get projects underway.

Talk to our team View our Ready-To-Go-Planting Pack

*Eligibility and reimbursement subject to Fonterra criteria and approval. Fonterra T&Cs apply.

Common co-funding pathways

Depending on your property and project, support may be available through:

Dairy processor programmes
Regional council funding
National tree-donation programmes
Catchment, iwi or community restoration funding
Carbon / ETS pathways for eligible land

Each programme has its own criteria, timing and application process. Some offer reimbursement, some provide trees directly, and others support wider farm assurance or environmental outcomes.

Good to know: Funding criteria, availability and programme details can change over time. Read our important information about co-funding support, applications and eligibility.

Get funding-ready

The best place to start is with a clear project plan. Restore Native can help you work through:

Where planting makes sense on your property
What you are trying to achieve — waterway protection, erosion control, biodiversity, shelter or long-term land resilience
Likely plant numbers and site preparation requirements
What planting and maintenance will involve
Which co-funding pathways may be worth exploring

Download the guide and explore possible funding pathways for your project. We’ll help you understand which pathways may be relevant and what information is usually needed before applying.

Good restoration works with the farm, not against it.