In 2021 the Project Kōtare team began working on a section of land owned by Coca Cola Euro Pacific (CCEP) along the Ka Pūtahi and have since received generous funding from CCEP to aid the Trust in achieving its restoration and monitoring goals in the Pūharakekenui/Styx.

In 2024, CCEP NZ provided $100,000 funding to support a range of environmental initiatives led by the Trust including: 

• Forest restoration - over 10,500 native plants planted in 2024 and 2025 by the Trust, community volunteers, and CCEP Christchurch staff. Bringing the site total to over 24,000 plants. 

• The installation of protective fencing around restoration areas.

• Enhanced water quality monitoring through the purchase and installation of a continuous turbidity monitor. 

• Early-stage support for the potential reintroduction of culturally significant native species.

• Funding for new Hero video for the Trust (see below) in addition to sponsorship at the 2025 Coca Cola Christmas in the Park event.

Building on this momentum, CCEP NZ has pledged additional support for further enrichment of the site in 2025 and 2026 and is working alongside the Trust to help identify and connect with other commercial partners in the catchment, enabling the Trust to expand the incredible work they are doing to restore and protect this vital waterway. 

Thanks to the Trust's partnership with CCEP we've been able to restore a significant area of land along the Ka Pūtahi Creek and continue to improve the health of Pūharakekenui/Styx catchment. Their support has also enabled us to further our commitment to undertake important research and monitoring work in the catchment as well as educate all members of the community on the importance of being kaitiaki/guardians of the natural environment. We're excited to keep our partnership moving forward with CCEP and see where the awa takes us next!