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The Waimatā Catchment Group has been running since 2019.  We an incorporated society and have been successful in gaining funding from Te Uru Rākau, MFE and DOC. Our core focus is riparian fencing and native tree planting - though being hill country there will be a fair few poplars and willows being planted as well. The group is very keen to restore biodiversity in the catchment and we have recently commenced a comprehensive predator management programme over 3000 hectares in the upper …

The MCC is a community-led network shaped by the people who live and work in the catchment—especially rural landowners, residents, and volunteers. MCC began with grassroots energy and local conversations, and while partners provide valuable support, it is the community that defines the kaupapa, sets priorities, and leads the way.  Many involved wear multiple hats and move between roles—farmers, professionals, advocates, and more. MCC is not a single voice, but a chorus of lived experience, …

An experienced rural professional providing facilitation services to the rural sector as an independent contractor.  Currently facilitating RMPP Action Network groups in both the Bay of Plenty and the Waikato.  Bring forty years of experience working with landowners and the community to achieve positive environmental outcomes for …

 I am passionate about working with farmers to understand and navigate change, as well as empower them to tackle these challenges head on. Growing up on a 450ha sheep and dairy grazing farm in Albury, South Canterbury, I developed a love for landscapes and their associated systems. I have a particular interest in freshwater systems and management, as well as developing robust plans and systems to record, measure and monitor all the great things being done on farm. My study allowed for a diverse …