About & Description

The purpose of CCET is to foster a love and understanding of New Zealand's special places, plants and animals.

The Trust's work is vital. The Auckland region's population is expected to double in the next 50 years and will be strongly multicultural. This growth and diversity of cultures will put huge pressures on the values New Zealanders place on open spaces and special conservation areas. Already many areas of coastline are bare of shellfish and fish numbers are decreasing in the harbours. The Department of Conservation The trust is working in partnership with the Department of Conservation (DOC). DOC's job is "to conserve New Zealand's natural and historic heritage for all to enjoy now and in the future". This means the Department is responsible for ensuring these special places still exist when our grandchildren are old.