NZ Landcare Trust - Ngā Matapopore Whenua

Positive News! We're thrilled to announce the six catchment groups awarded $10,000 each for the 2024 Westpac New Zealand Water Care Project grants! These grants, provided by NZ Landcare Trust and Westpac New Zealand will support sustainable initiatives to enhance biodiversity, river health, and wetlands across the country. 🌊 Congratulations to the successful grant recipients: Pokaiwhenua Catchment Group: Expanding predator control efforts to improve biodiversity. Whangara Community Catchment Group: Undertaking predator control to protect rare wetland birds. Roding River Catchment Group: Facilitating weed control and native planting. Upper Waikirikiri Catchment Collective: Undertaking native plantings and predator control. Ida Valley Catchment Group (Otago): Creating a native plant nursery supporting bush regeneration. Gore Catchment Group (Southland): Creating a low-cost wetland with community access. Since the Westpac Water Care Project's inception, catchment groups have achieved incredible environmental outcomes, from planting native trees and creating wetlands to improving river management and predator control. 🌱 “Catchment groups have used their grants to achieve some meaningful environmental outcomes in their regions,” says NZ Landcare Trust CEO Dr. Nick Edgar. Join us in celebrating these achievements and learn more about the inspiring work these catchment groups are doing to protect our land and waterways. Learn more https://lnkd.in/gyeY_E9c

An exciting project on a significant tributary in the Ahuriri catchment – Kaikoura (Wharerangi) Stream. WHEN & WHERE: 9.00am Sunday 28th July 2024 653 Puketitiri Road • Please join us at 9am Sunday 28 July to help create a riparian example of stream restoration – 653 Puketitiri Road. • The landowners Graham and Wendy Revell have kindly offered to retire this site next to the Wharerangi marae. • Bring your spade and tonnes of energy as we have hundreds of plants. • NZ landcare expert Nathan Burkepile has designed our planting to benefit sediment reduction and encourage biodiversity. • Signposted – light refreshments and BBQ provided. • Bring a spade! For more information or to confirm your attendance phone Matt Truebridge 021374591 or email admin@ahuriricatchment.nz #westpac #NZLandcareTrust

New Predator Control Tool Goes Live! Great news for land managers, catchment groups, and conservation enthusiasts! We're excited to share the launch of TrapSim Plus, a free online tool designed to enhance predator control strategies. Created by wildlife and social scientists at Manaaki Whenua Landcare Research and the University of Canterbury, this user-friendly tool helps you compare various predator control methods to find the most effective and budget-friendly approach. Whether you're dealing with possums, rats, stoats, ferrets, or weasels, TrapSim Plus has got you covered. Key Benefits of TrapSim Plus: • Compare control regimes and their effectiveness 2. Analyze cost vs. benefits for each method 3. Easy to use, no scientific background needed 4. Perfect for local projects and large-scale operations Visit https://lnkd.in/gB56kcmx to explore the tool and start planning your predator control initiatives today! Please share this with your networks – thanks in advance. Let's work together towards a predator-free New Zealand! 🌏✨ #Conservation #PredatorFree2050 #TrapSimPlus #EcoFriendly #SustainableFuture

It’s amazing to see what the Moutere Catchment Group has achieved in the short space of five years – more than 200 community members have planted 500,000 native plants, established four community nurseries, constructed two major wetlands and installed more than 50km of riparian fencing. It’s little wonder they were named a 2024 Cawthron Freshwater Champion as an emerging catchment! Although created by the community for the community, the Moutere Catchment Group has received invaluable support from organisations like NZ Landcare Trust - Ngā Matapopore Whenua and Tasman Environmental Trust. Ka pai to all involved. 👏 https://lnkd.in/gX8-TxbR

See You at Fieldays Sustainability Hub located at Site E38, alongside Our Land and Water. This is your chance to: Meet our coordinators, ask your burning sustainability questions, and engage in meaningful conversations. Don't miss this chance to be part of an enlightening experience. See you there! #FieldaysSustainabilityHub #SustainabilityConversations #OurLandAndWater #MeaningfulConnections Mark your calendars and make sure to drop by! We can't wait to see you there. #Fieldays2024 #SustainabilityHub #OurLandAndWater #CatchUp

Discover the Inspiring Story of the Retaruke Catchment Group's Trap Bank! Nestled between the Whanganui River and Tongariro National Park, the Retaruke Catchment Group is making a positive environmental impact in one of New Zealand's most beautiful and remote landscapes. This small but mighty group of 20 farmers has set up one of the country’s first 'trap banks,' allowing the community to "try before they buy" and take a stand against predators threatening native fauna. What makes this initiative stand out is not just its innovative approach to conservation but also the significant community involvement. By providing traps for trial before purchase, the Retaruke Catchment Group has enabled locals to engage actively in protecting their environment. The trapping efforts have made substantial progress in safeguarding vulnerable species such as the Whio and North Island Brown Kiwi, both of which contribute immeasurably to New Zealand's biodiversity. This initiative highlights the broader implications of community-led conservation efforts: fostering a collaborative spirit, raising awareness about environmental issues, and building sustainable practices that can be replicated in other regions. The Retaruke Catchment Group's work is a compelling action story/ case study of how grassroots initiatives can drive large-scale positive environmental change. Dive into our action-packed story to explore how these dedicated conservationists are protecting native species and making a lasting impact. 👉 [Read the full story on our website] https://lnkd.in/gZFp8SSM #Conservation #Environment #Trapping #CommunityImpact #NewZealand #SustainableFarming #WildlifeProtection #EnvironmentalHeroes #CommunityLeadership #Sustainability #Innovation#positivefarmerledenviromentalstories

Last month we had 32 primary-aged students from Ōhaupō School, Rukuhia School, Kaipaki School, and Tamahere Model Country School join us at Mystery Creek Events Centre for a morning of environmental education. The children participated in activities that included learning about water quality and testing, appreciation and connection to their environment, and even pest trapping. We'd like to thank our supporters NZ Landcare Trust - Ngā Matapopore Whenua, the Environmental Protection Authority NZ, and Wilderlab.

Good news – more tickets are now available for the panel discussions at our inaugural Cawthron Freshwater Champions Forum in Wellington on 23 May. Freshwater Champions assessor Katharina (Kati) Doehring explains here why we’re hosting and promoting this free event supported by NZ Landcare Trust - Ngā Matapopore Whenua and Our Land and Water National Science Challenge. Registrations close next week on 14 May. We hope to see you there! #freshwaterchampions

Our partners NZ Landcare Trust - Ngā Matapopore Whenua teamed up with Piako Catchment Forum and volunteers from our Hamilton branches for a community planting day near Morrinsville 🌳 With the help of the stunning weather, volunteers managed to get 1,000 plants in the ground in just over an hour, cultivating tōtara forests that will thrive for generations to come! Awesome mahi team! #TogetherGreater #NZLandcareTrust