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… I am the Hawke's Bay Regional Coordinator for New Zealand Landcare Trust and have been working throughout the Hawke’s Bay Region assisting new catchment groups establish and providing technical expertise around wetlands and riparian restoration. … Throughout my career, I have been working with landowners to improve biodiversity, water quality and flood control.  I have a strong interest in wetland and stream restoration.  The first community group that I was involved in was a sage grouse conservation group that was …

… 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. …

… objectives of education, facilitation & driving change to sustainable land management. (We have just formed this group and its is only just getting going - last meeting was at Lower Norsewood 5th Dec 11am 2019) Co-ordinators : Andrew Hardie … All land up stream from the confluence of the Manawatu River and the Mangapuaka stream. Taking in the areas of Te Uri , Ormondville Norsewood and Northern Matamau . The Northern boundary is roughly defined by a line from Rakautatahi and Whenuahau roads  and the …

… 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 …

… 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. …