Catchment Community Group
Catchment area
Regions: Hawkes Bay
22,000ha. Tukipo a sub-catchment of the Tukituki.
Mixed farming operations with hill country sheep and beef farmers on the headwaters/foothills of the Ruahine Range through to finishing, cropping, dairy, horticulture and tourism operations lower down the catchment.
About
Members: 140
Formed in Feb 2018, Incorporated in Oct 2019.
Vision statement: Improving the Environment - Thriving community.
3 main focus areas, Improving water quality, reducing green house gas emissions and protecting biodiversity.
Own two SHMAK+ funded through Fonterra Grass Roots Fund, Plan Change 6 Priority catchment.