Restoring Ecosystems. Strengthening Communities. Sustaining the Future.

Citycare Property’s Canterbury-based Ecological Team helps restore and care for natural environments through practical, science-informed solutions. Our team has experience improving biodiversity, supporting healthier ecosystems, and helping landscapes thrive over the long term.

We work with local government, businesses, iwi, and communities to achieve sustainability goals, meet environmental requirements, and respond to local challenges. Guided by kaitiakitanga (the Māori principle of guardianship), we take the time to understand each place and tailor our work to its people, landscape, and natural environment to deliver meaningful, enduring outcomes.

Get in touch to discuss how Citycare Property can help deliver your restoration goals.

Contact Simon Curtis - OSM Manager directly on 022 057 5404 or [email protected] 

Our Capabilities

Our team combines ecological science with hands-on delivery expertise to provide end-to-end restoration services across Canterbury.

We offer:

  • Ecological assessments to understand site conditions, opportunities, and constraints.
  • Restoration planning and design aligned with ecological principles and community aspirations.
  • Native planting revegetation to rebuild healthy, functioning ecosystems.
  • Weed control and pest plant management to protect and enhance biodiversity.
  • Pest animal management to support vulnerable species and ecosystem recovery. 
  • Project management across all stages of restoration delivery.
  • Monitoring and adaptive management to ensure long-term success and continuous improvement.

What customers say about working with us.

We really enjoyed working with Citycare to deliver our project. Works were completed to time and budget, with the work to a high standard. The team met and exceeded our high health and safety expectations. As with all projects, some things didn't go to plan, and Citycare were able to work with us to quickly resolve problems. Their expertise and professionalism are of a high calibre, and we are looking forward to working with them again in the future."

Jess Leptinella

Biodiversity Advisor at Whakaora Te Waikēkēwai 

Strong Partnerships Deliver Great Outcomes

In the Upper Waimakariri and Rakaia Gorge, our ecological team is clearing invasive weeds to protect braided river habitats and native birdlife, while restoring riparian plantings along Te Waikēkēwai Stream, a site of deep cultural significance. Here's how 14 biodiversity specialists are reshaping Canterbury's waterways.

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Waimakariri River — uncovering its hidden secrets

On 54 hectares of Waimakariri River berm, our Open Space Management team is clearing invasive old man's beard and treating grey willow to restore native habitat, uncovering rare surprises along the way, from at-risk golden scabweed to native ground covers growing in symbiotic partnerships. See what three years of restoration work is revealing. 

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