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E-Ko

๐ŸŒ Conservation & Regeneration

HOPE for the Future of Aotearoaโ€™s Endangered Species

At E-Ko โ€“ the Endangered Species Konservation Organisation โ€“ we believe tourism can heal what it touches.
Our mission is simple: create HOPE for the survival of our endangered species through pragmatic, science-led, and community-driven Regenerative Tourism.

Every guest who joins an E-Ko experience helps protect the environment, restore wildlife, and strengthen our local community.

๐Ÿ’š Our Impact at a Glance

Mammal Sightings Recorded

+8,000 entries

NZโ€™s Oldest Dataset (1995โ€“2025)

Dolphin Disturbance Reduced

โ†“ 80% over 8 years

Happier, thriving pods

Endangered Species Education

+5000

Schools , Tourists all receive FREE Education

Revenue Reinvested in Nature

5% after EBITDA

Funded 7 local conservation partners

Guides Trained & Certified (WCA)

120+ professionals

Building NZโ€™s next generation of marine guardians

Every number represents real-world change โ€” measurable, visible, and deeply human.

๐ŸŒฟ Our Regenerative Framework

We go beyond โ€œsustainability.โ€
Our regeneration model connects science, community, and education โ€” ensuring every E-Ko journey gives back more than it takes.

1

Biodiversity Recovery

Focus

Protecting endangered species on land and sea.

Example Project

Hectorโ€™s Dolphin breeding zones, native podocarp planting.

2

Data & Science

Focus

Collecting and sharing long-term ecological data.

Example Project

30 years of marine mammal research & acoustic monitoring.

3

Education & Training

Focus

Empowering people to become guardians.

Example Project

Marine Guide Training courses & WCA certification. school programs subsidised.

4

Community & Culture

Focus

Strengthening local stewardship and iwi partnerships.

Example Project

SEP Hectors Dolphin stewardship, Tiaki promise.

๐Ÿ’ง The E-Ko Conservation Fund

Since day one, E-Ko has returned a portion of every ticket to the environment.
Today, 5% of all E-Ko revenue fuels our fund โ€” 2% reinvested directly into our projects and 3% through sponsorships and partner support.

Supported Partners:

The Land

  • Kiwis for Kiwi โ€“ Building Aotearoaโ€™s kiwi population.

  • Birding New Zealand โ€“ Sustainable birding and biodiversity tourism.

  • Department of Conservation โ€“ Protecting NZโ€™s natural heritage.

  • Sounds Enhancement Project (SEP) โ€“ Native planting: Marine Protected Area: Artificial Reef : Sponsored Education : Acoustic Data Collection : Hector FIN ID

The Sea

  • World Cetacean Alliance (WCA) โ€“ Global marine protection partnership.

  • Project Jonah โ€“ Rescuing and protecting marine mammals.

  • SEP Artificial Reef Program โ€“ Feeding and restoring Hectorโ€™s Dolphin habitat.

  • Marine Mammal Research โ€“ E-Koโ€™s daily dataset and acoustic listening project.

The Community

  • Kaipupu Wildlife Sanctuary โ€“ A predator-free peninsula for local wildlife.

  • SEP Dolphin Nursery Zone โ€“ Creating safe breeding areas through community support.

  • Tiaki Promise โ€“ Caring for New Zealand, for now and for future generations.

  • Marlborough Sounds Restoration Trust - removing no native species to decrease sedimentation in sounds.

๐Ÿ“ฉ To apply for support from the E-Ko Fund, email admin@e-ko.nz

๐Ÿฌ Responsible Encounters โ€” WCA Certified

E-Ko was New Zealandโ€™s first World Cetacean Alliance Certified Dolphin Operator.
We let the dolphins choose whether to interact, rotate the species we swim with, and have voluntarily reduced our swim effort by 80% to ensure animal well-being.

Thatโ€™s why our mantra is:

โ€œAdventures for Your Soul โ€” Happy People, Happy Dolphins.โ€

๐ŸŒŠ E-Ko Regeneration Network

E-Ko isnโ€™t just a tour operator โ€” itโ€™s a network for good:

  • E-Ko Tours โ€“ Ethical wildlife encounters that fund conservation.

  • Sounds Enhancement Project (SEP) โ€“ Large-scale habitat restoration & reef creation.

  • Marine Guide Training โ€“ Education for future conservation leaders.

  • Picton Ferry โ€“ Connecting travellers to certified regenerative operators.

Together, these projects demonstrate how tourism can drive measurable, long-term regeneration for Aotearoa.

๐Ÿ“Š Our Data, Open to the World

We maintain New Zealandโ€™s oldest continuous Marine Mammal Dataset (since 1995), updated daily by our guides.
In 2025, weโ€™ll make this data open-access to universities and PhD researchers worldwide โ€” empowering global marine science collaboration. Our NEW Acoustic Data set on Hectors Dolphins is also available Globally . To Access apply to : Email : ceo@e-ko.nz

๐ŸŒฑ Invest in Regeneration (Coming March 2026)

From March 2026, E-Ko will open opportunities for Impact Investors who share our vision of measurable, nature-positive growth.

Every dollar invested will:

  • Expand marine monitoring and reef creation,

  • Train new marine guides and local youth,

  • Grow our regenerative ferry and tour network across New Zealand,

  • Deliver verified impact against UN SDGs, NZ Biodiversity Strategy, and GSTC frameworks.

๐Ÿ“ฉ Register your interest: investor@e-ko.nz

๐Ÿ’ฌ Join the Movement

โ€œYouโ€™re not just taking a tour โ€” youโ€™re regenerating a world.โ€
Be part of the E-Ko journey. Together, weโ€™ll create HOPE for the Future of Aotearoaโ€™s wildlife, seas, and communities.