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I have a farming background growing up on a sheep and beef farm in Eastern Southland and currently farming on the Otago Peninsula with my husband. I have over 20 years-experience working with the rural sector. For 17 years, I worked in the land management teams of the Taranaki and then the Otago Regional Council's. This provided a solid understanding and practical application of Water Plans and Council processes, environmental good management practice and community engagement. I moved into …

Tukituki Land Care is an incorporated society, led by chair Richard Hilson and a team of six Executive Committee members. The Executive Committee is supported by a Catchment Lead [Michelle Goodman], Catchment Co-ordinators and a Catchment Communications officer. There are two overarching themes for this project, a “Cohesive Voice” and “Actions to Protect” TLC acts as a collective voice for farmer/grower members to improve understanding and the exchange of key messages to improve environmental …

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, …