OUR PROJECTS
RESTORING OUR FORESTS ONE TREE AT A TIME
OUR FORESTS
At BioBonds, we work to restore forests and revitalise land with care and purpose.
Through the cultivation of native forests, we help rebuild biodiversity, strengthen ecosystems, and create long-term environmental benefits.
Guided by the concept of tāmata (meaning to renew or bring new life) our approach is rooted in respect for the land and those connected to it. We work alongside local iwi, councils, and ecologists to ensure our forests are restored thoughtfully and sustainably.
By transforming steep and retired farmland into thriving native forests, we’re showing what’s possible when land is given the chance to recover. Our work honours the land while creating a healthier, more resilient environment for future generations.
ATUA NUI
Resorting Native Forest. Generating Lasting Value.
The Atua Nui project will transform 50 hectares of degraded, erosion-prone farmland in Kaipara into permanent native forest. Located near the Atua Nui Scenic Reserve, the largest remaining area of native forest between Waipoua Forest and the Waitākere Ranges, this project represents far more than carbon. It is an opportunity to restore biodiversity, stabilise vulnerable land, strengthen surrounding ecosystems and create a permanent carbon sink for generations to come.
Through the planting of 173,010 native trees, the project is expected to generate approximately 22,500 tonnes of verified carbon credits over 25 years. The restored land and trees will be protected in perpetuity through a permanent covenant, ensuring the environmental impact continues well beyond the investment term.
Investment Overview
Native trees planted: 173,010
Average tree spacing: 1.7 metres
Investment per tree: NZ$21.83
Estimated carbon credits over 25 years: 22,500 tonnes
Grant contribution: NZ$0
Projected average ROI: 4.9%
This is an opportunity to invest in measurable environmental restoration, creating financial value while helping return precious New Zealand land to thriving native forest.
TAMATA HILLS
The pilot forest, owned by Paul and his business partner overlooks the Kaipara Harbour and consists of 140ha of steep grade 7 farmland that has been revitalised to indigenous forest. The restoration of Tāmata Hills began in 2021 and was completed in 2022. The Green Team have now planted more than 820,000 native trees.
GREAT BARRIER ISLAND
This 65 hectare project on Aotea Great Barrier Island is already well into natural regeneration, with approximately 65 percent of the land actively recovering under protection. Current estimates show carbon sequestration of around 3 to 6 tonnes of CO₂e per hectare per year, equating to approximately 454 tonnes annually. As regeneration continues, the site will deliver increasing long term carbon, biodiversity, and ecosystem resilience outcomes.
BIOBONDS INVESTMENT PIPELINE
BioBonds is building an investment pipeline of regenerative land projects, securing areas of steep hill country to be transitioned into permanent native forest, protected through long-term covenanting. These landscapes are restored and stewarded for the long term, ensuring native forests remain standing in perpetuity. Each project is funded through BioBonds investment structures, with land held under clear governance and managed for enduring ecological, climate, and generational value.
