About Us

A Model for the Future of Sustainable Land Use & Carbon Innovation

Whether working with tribal landowners, corporate sustainability leaders, or conservation groups, Rākau Carbon creates scalable, high-impact solutions that deliver economic prosperity, climate action, and ecological resilience.

Join us in transforming land into a climate-positive asset.

Rākau Carbon is a forward-thinking, Indigenous-led carbon credit enterprise dedicated to maximizing the value of private- and indigenous-owned land, securing long-term financial benefits, and driving large-scale conservation efforts.

By partnering with ‘iwi (tribes), we integrate traditional ecological knowledge (mātauraka) with modern carbon financing strategies and environmental innovation, ensuring that this initiative is not only economically viable but also culturally and environmentally aligned.

As a leader in high-integrity carbon and nature credit creation, Rākau Carbon is focused on restoring native forests and developing scalable, sustainable solutions. Our cutting-edge monitoring, reporting, and verification (MRV) technology ensures that every carbon credit meets the highest global standards, making them more valuable in the marketplace. By blending Indigenous stewardship principles with innovative carbon financing, Rākau Carbon offers a transformative model that delivers lasting environmental impact, economic opportunity, and a blueprint for sustainable land use.

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Our Services

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    Unlocking the Value of Carbon Forestry

    By planting native trees such as Tōtara and Mānuka, Rākau Carbon enables landowners and businesses to monetize carbon sequestration through the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) and global carbon markets.

    Our projects not only create sustainable revenue streams but also restore ecosystems, enhance biodiversity, and increase long-term land value.

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    Strategic Benefits for Landowners & Businesses

    Rākau Carbon integrates high-integrity carbon offsets with land management, helping partners reduce emissions, enhance ESG performance, and align with Indigenous stewardship values.

    Our projects create local jobs in forestry, land restoration, and carbon monitoring while restoring native ecosystems and preserving traditional practices - delivering long-term resilience, cultural integrity, and economic opportunities for future generations.

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    What We Deliver

    Rākau Carbon develops end-to-end carbon offset strategies, plans and implements high-value reforestation projects, and secures premium accreditation to connect landowners with global carbon markets.

    Our work creates local- and Indigenous-led jobs, supports forestry and carbon credit training, and helps landowners negotiate better land-use agreements to maximize revenue.