The Kaipara Moana Remediation (KMR) initiative, a cornerstone of the Jobs for Nature (J4N) programme, is New Zealand’s largest landscape restoration effort.
The Kaipara Moana Remediation (KMR) initiative, a cornerstone of the Jobs for Nature (J4N) programme, is New Zealand’s largest landscape restoration effort.
This 10-year, $200 million programme co-funded by the Ministry for the Environment J4N fund—targets sediment reduction, water quality improvement, and local job creation in New Zealand’s largest harbour.
An economic assessment using an enhanced Input-Output model estimates a $3.94 return on investment for every $1 spent. A total of $423.9 million over 2020-2031.