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Since 2022, Bupa has partnered with environmental not-for-profit Trees That Count. Through our Healthy Cities Programme/Challenge, together we’re enabling native forest restoration projects across Aotearoa New Zealand, benefitting people and nature alike.
Trees That Count has the largest network of credible restoration projects in New Zealand. Each is backed by teams of experienced planters and selected for their potential to drive lasting positive ecological outcomes – from restoring habitat for endangered species to improving water quality.
Not only will the planet benefit, but Bupa staff and residents, plus wider community members will also enjoy the health and wellbeing benefits of volunteering at planting days and being in nature.
The projects we’re proud to support in 2026 include:
Nature in the City, Hamilton (5,603 native trees)
A city-wide strategy aiming to restore Hamilton’s native plant cover from less than 2% to 10% by the year 2050.
Greening Taupō Community Celebration, Taupō (5,000 native trees)
Each year, Greening Taupō holds a ‘Greening Taupō Day,’ engaging huge numbers of the local community in hands-on nature restoration efforts.
Albert Valley Biodiversity Corridor, Christchurch (4,000 native trees)
A project helping to preserve and enhance Christchurch’s natural environment by creating a native forest corridor running from the floor of Albert Valley to the Port Hills.
Jardine Park Reforestation Project, Queenstown (2,000 native trees)
A 29-hectare reserve popular among locals for events and recreation. The park includes New Zealand’s first ‘Welcome Forest’ – planted as a symbolic welcome for new migrants.
Read more about our ongoing work with Trees That Count, and the impact we’re delivering for people in New Zealand.