Important announcement:

Unfortunately, Eco-index Ltd will be closing its doors on March 20th, 2026.

We wanted more time to guide nature-positive kaupapa across Aotearoa, but funding in this sector has become too sparse. Our passionate team thank you all for contributing to our journey of learning, growing and change-making! We couldn’t have evolved from a National Science Challenge research programme to a Charitable Company without our partners, funders, advisors and clients - ngā mihi nui. We are immensely proud to have given maximum effort for Te Taiao and are satisfied to have left no stone unturned. 

BUT WAIT! There is a silver-lining! To help our kaupapa live on and generate maximum impact, we are making our full product range completely open access. We want YOU to get your hands on our GIS layers and AI algorithms to make better nature investment happen. Whether it's integrating them into your own systems or continuing the R&D pathway we have begun - it’s over to you now!

You are invited to attend:

Final Eco-index Webinar
What: We will explain our products, what they do, and how you can access them for free
When: 1pm, 13th March 2026
Where: Online via Google Meet - Register Here

Data for Nature-based Solutions

Reimagining how environmental data drives your decision-making

Eco-index provides data and intuitive digital tools that turn environmental complexity into clear direction for climate resilience

We empower confident decisions for people and planet

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  • "We were so impressed with how organised Eco-index was, and how easy it was to work with you. I have been singing your praises and recommending you to anyone who could use your services."

    Amy England, Te Kaunihera o Te Tairāwhiti - Gisborne District Council

  • "The data that came from Navigator was compelling enough to be presented to DOC, enabling us to incorporate our iwi aspirations effectively. This process was driven by iwi leadership, ensuring that these aspirations were actively reflected and realised within an iwi-led framework. What is even more amazing is the fact that Ngāti Rangitihi now are able to work independently within Te Awa o Te Atua, leading ourselves with the awhi and support of Department of Conservation."

    Destiny Wharewera-Mason, Te Mana o Ngāti Rangitihi

  • “Eco-index is providing cutting-edge intelligence for land planning and biodiversity investment. By combining leading environmental datasets and interpretative layers, backed by science, they equip land stewards with powerful tools to prioritise their efforts and resources. It would not be feasible for us to gather all of this data on our own, let alone have the technical expertise to make sense of it. And now we also have an easy visual mapping layer to use when communicating with our stakeholders and watershed partners.”

    Matthew Monahan,
    Mangaroa Farms & Biome Trust

  • “We’re firm believers in trying out tools and technologies to help us in our massive restoration task - there is no rule book for what works best and we have to be smart and strategic in our approach. A lot of technology advances have helped make our work easier - the mapping tools from Eco-index are some of those game-changing advances. They guide our decision making on where and how much ecosystem reconstruction to do, and how much it will cost. It’s fantastic to have scientific and budgeting data to underpin our work plans.”

    Sean Zieltjes, Taranaki Mounga Project

  • “Navigator X is a great tool for community and stakeholder engagement. It has the capacity to empower our community by visually highlighting the potential and ease at which ecosystem restoration can happen in our district.”

    Andrew Oliver, Waimate District Council

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How are we different?

Landscape-scale insights

Our tools are built for planning and prioritisation of Nature-based Solutions at scale because action requires big-picture thinking.


Real-world investment approach

We understand how much time, money and energy it takes to enhance climate resilience through nature-positive action - so we’ve designed our tools and services to help ensure your investment counts.


Grounded in Te Ao Māori values

Our kaupapa is built on a foundation of Te Ao Māori values:

  • Matatika - transparency, openness and honesty

  • Taonga tuku iho - nurturing the treasures handed down to us, particularly our environment and people

  • Auahatanga - creativity, innovation and adaptability

  • Tino rangatiratanga - freedom to act and empower others


Committed to long-term impact

We are a charitable company that works for the future, supporting decisions that restore ecosystems, strengthen communities, and create enduring benefit for Te Taiao. Read more about our charitable status here.

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2025 Accolades

Finalists
2025 Sustainable Business Awards
aka the “Next List”

Honourable Mention
2025 Aotearoa AI Awards
- Outstanding AI Implementation