The Riccarton Bush Trustees

 To protect and enhance the indigenous flora, fauna and ecology of the Riccarton Bush indigenous forest, including mahinga kai and taonga species.  To protect and conserve Deans Cottage, Riccarton House and their grounds with Riccarton Bush and the Deans family history  To encourage public use and participation of the reserve and to inform visitors about the natural, Maori, and colonial heritage of Christchurch