Gentrack hosted a Planting Action Day in partnership with CarbonInvoice. 937 native seedlings were planted at the Papakura Stream Restoration Project.

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From the boardroom to real action

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"The Planting Action Day was discussed in our leadership meeting and heralded as a big success, exactly the type of meaningful thing that our GSTF exists to make happen." Stewart recalled.

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Stewart's bet paid off spectacularly. Gentrack's Planting Action Day brought their core value to life through direct action while strengthening connections across the organisation. When Stewart received feedback like "Great day out, awesome communication leading up to it as well. Highly recommend," he knew they'd found something special.

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Their impact was undeniable: 937 native trees planted in a single day. This wasn't some abstract carbon offset calculation - it was real trees, in real soil, making a real difference to Auckland's waterways and biodiversity.

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Team building that actually builds teams

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The event created connections that extended well beyond the planting site. Seeing colleagues from across multiple departments collaborate in Auckland's countryside was something Stewart hadn't expected would be so powerful. One team member captured it perfectly: "Had a great day with my colleagues planting trees! A very rewarding experience, and some much-needed nature time."

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For a technology company with employees spending most of their time indoors, this connection with nature was refreshing. The team building impact was extraordinary - and it happened naturally while contributing to environmental restoration.