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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 Waimatā Catchment is 23,600 ha of steep hill country inland from Gisborne. The Waimatā River is 38km in length, and the catchment has a mix of forestry on steep landslide prone land in the mid catchment and pastoral farming on …
- … by more than 60 people, at the Wainuioru Hall in September 2017. We were keen to find out more about our water quality and come up with ways our river and catchment could be improved. We also had concerns about future regulations andother issues such as flooding, sediment and crack willow infestations throughout the catchment. We set the group up as an incorporated society where the purposes … The Wainuioru catchment area is 37,814ha - the Wainuioru River joins the Pahaoa River and flows east out to the coast. …
- … Rabobank People and Development Award winner: Growing Future Farmers Finalists: • Hereheretau Station • Lone Star Farms … Congratulations to all the winners and finalists at the 2024 Beef + Lamb New Zealand Awards held on Thursday 10 October 2024 in Hamilton. See the full 2024 winner list and read the media release here . Watch a full recording of the evening here . An image gallery is available on …
- … While we need to manage the impacts of farming activities on freshwater quality, including sediment and E. coli , the way this is currently being done has significant issues and will have massive implications for our sector. … Management 2020 (NPS-FM). The Government has pushed out the date that regional councils can notify a freshwater plan and said it will amend the NPS-FM. However, the NPS-FM is still in place and many regional councils are continuing with their planning processes and we’re seeing some really worrying rules come …
- … forestry. More information on Parliament’s website here . Why this is important The wholesale conversion of sheep and beef farmland to carbon farming – incentivised by policy settings – is having a devastating effect on our sector (including on rural communities, schools and businesses, and on things like pest control – and ultimately on New Zealand’s economy). We’ve been calling for action on whole-farm …
- Page… Not all testing for worms involves handling poo! Here we discuss how animal performance and health checks can be used in worm monitoring. This includes things you can check after an animal has died. … Liveweight monitoring and targeted selective treatment (TST) What is it? Parasite infections in young animals can cause reduced appetite and … in a mob are affected to the same degree - some will be growing fine while others are not. Liveweight gain (LWG) data of individual animals can be used as an indicator of drench responsiveness. Animals falling below a pre-determined …
- … of regional significance, Bayswater Bog. It is one of the largest remains of native vegetation on the Southland Plains and is thought to be around 20,000 years old. Bayswater Bog provides a habitat for unique New Zealand species, including carnivorous sundews, swamp sun orchids and a population of native skinks. Further down the catchment, the Waimatuku Stream feeds into the Waimatuku Estuary which is a shallow tidal mouth estuary – a popular fishing spot. The catchment is long and narrow in shape with predominately sheep, beef and dairy farming on flat and artificially drained land. Catchment …
- … Rabobank People and Development Award winner: Rural Leadership Trust Finalists: • Growing Future Farmers • Whangarei Agricultural and Pastoral Society Farm Intern Programme … Congratulations to all the winners and finalists at the 2023 Beef + Lamb New Zealand Awards held on Thursday 19 October 2023 at Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre. See the full 2023 winner list and read the media release here . Watch a full recording of the evening here . 2023 B+LNZ Award winners …
- … I have extensive experience in community-led development, community engagement, facilitation and education. I have worked on many community initiatives, most recently supporting the set-up of Wairarapa Pukaha to … Alliance. I have been involved with the Mangatarere Restoration Society in Carterton from the start as a volunteer and facilitator. I’m also involved with citizen science water monitoring projects. As an Enviroschools Facilitator I’m working with a range of schools and community organisations. I have been involved with the Ruamahanga Whaitua as deputy chair. Contact me for any advice …
- … 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 both. … Early years post graduation were with the Lands and Survey Department managing Crown farming blocks around Taupo and Northland. Twenty years in senior management roles with the Department of Conservation, focusing primarily on … Natural Resource Management 1984. Completed the RMPP Fundamentals two day course, the two day Lead Facilitator course and have been accredited as an RMPP Action Network Group Facilitator. …