The Aotearoa Circle is delighted to have received a letter from His Majesty, King Charles III, recognising and commending us for the work that we are doing.

The letter was read out today by Her Excellency, the Rt Hon Dame Cindy Kiro, Governor General of New Zealand at Government House. She says, ‘The Aotearoa Circle epitomises the “ambition, creativity and tenacity” His Majesty refers to in his letter, in their determination to secure a more sustainable future. By encouraging proactive next steps with regards to climate adaptation and the restoration of our vital natural capital, Aotearoa Circle gives us hope for a way forward.’ 

Vicki Watson, our Chief Executive, spoke to remind partners of our bold target to deliver impact with urgency by 2035. That means the Circle is effectively here for only ten more years.

The King’s support further cements our resolve to continue our work to protect our natural capital for future generations. We must act urgently if New Zealand is to have the investment and commitments in place to ensure the decline of New Zealand’s natural capital is not only halted, not only reversed, but is effectively restored by 2050.