Rātā Forest Management Limited
Sunlit coastal hill country in Te Tairāwhiti

ETS support for
Whenua Māori.

Rātā works with Māori landowners, trusts, incorporations and iwi organisations to understand the carbon potential of their whenua. We help you assess the opportunity, understand the long-term responsibilities and decide whether the ETS supports your aspirations for the land and future generations.

The Emissions Trading Scheme

Could the ETS support
your aspirations for the whenua?

The Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) is New Zealand’s framework for accounting for greenhouse gas emissions. Eligible forests can earn New Zealand Units (NZUs). Whether participation is appropriate depends on the forest, the costs and responsibilities involved, and your plans for the whenua.

We bring together mapping, forest history, indicative financial scenarios and an explanation of obligations so owners and governance groups can weigh the opportunity before deciding whether to proceed. Appointing an ETS representative does not remove the participant’s responsibilities. Read MPI’s guidance on ETS responsibilities.

Economic Impact

Economic impact

This figure represents the total value of carbon unit sales Rātā has assisted with this year, with the proceeds flowing into the Māori economy.

7.96 Million NZD

Into the Māori economy
this year

Environmental Impact

Environmental impact

This counter estimates the total tonnes of carbon dioxide (tCO₂) captured since the start of 2024, based on the average sequestration rate of the blocks Rātā manages.

tCO₂

Productively
capturing carbon

Protect the Whenua

Protect the whenua

This is the total area Rātā has accurately identified as erosion-prone and in need of remediation: 3,200 hectares of whenua.

3,200 Ha

Erosion-prone whenua
identified for remediation

Coastal hill country in Te Tairāwhiti
Mō tātou, a, mō ngā uri e whai ake nei.For us and our children after us
Sunlit hill country across Te Tairāwhiti

Land Assessment

We assess forest history, available mapping, land capability and potential ETS eligibility, including existing native regeneration where relevant. We identify information gaps, environmental constraints and whether further investigation is worthwhile, so your entity can consider the opportunity alongside its aspirations for the whenua.

How we simplify returns

Carbon Credit
Management

We help landowners navigate carbon sales with more clarity, better access and less administrative burden. From market visibility to direct buyer relationships, Rātā simplifies the path from NZUs to real returns.

All NZ Selling Platforms

Active access to every major NZU marketplace in New Zealand, maximising your reach and supporting competitive pricing.

Premium Corporate Purchases

Direct relationships with major NZU buyers, including large New Zealand corporates, can create options beyond the open market.

You Set the Minimum

Define your floor price and we handle the rest, helping reduce underselling risk and price uncertainty.

Zero AML/CFT Obligations

Selling directly through Rātā can reduce the compliance burden on your side while we manage the transaction pathway.

Get in touch

Let’s work
together.

Have a project in mind or want to learn more about what we do? We’d love to hear from you.

Get in touch
Office

101/4 Reads Quay,
Gisborne 4010

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