TheTrust is now the owner of Te Ahu Pātiki – the 500ha of iconic land above Whakaraupō/Lyttelton Harbour shown in our banner image above. It includes the two highest peaks on Banks Peninsula

Thank you to the 3064 Foundation Sponsors who have assisted us with the purchase through your generous donations. We are still welcoming donations to help us set up Te Ahu Pātiki park.

Rod Donald Banks Peninsula Trust has a vision to develop environmental guardians of the future through improved public walking and biking access, enhancing biodiversity, promoting knowledge and working in partnership with others who share our commitment to Banks Peninsula.

View our stunning FILM to get a taste of the wonderful legacy this Trust has already created for future generations in its first nine years of operating.

Read our Strategic Plan “STRIDING FORWARD” to see our goals for the next decade.

Enjoy our latest newsletter ‘Storehouse Stories’ 2020

Visit our BANKS PENINSULA WALKS website for walking information online.

About the Trust

Our Projects

Banks Peninsula Walking Festival 2021 now launched!

September 9, 2021

You can now get your tickets for the Banks Peninsula Walking Festival, will be running every Saturday and Sunday from 6th-28th November. This […] More

Te Ahu Pātiki Restoration Workshop

August 15, 2021

Many thanks to members of Orton Bradley Park, Te Hapū o Ngāti Wheke and the Rod Donald Trust for attending the recent Te […] More

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