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Wairarapa Catchment Collective launches

We’re still buzzing from the turnout at our launch and inaugural AGM last night! Over 50 representatives from catchment groups, rural industries, and environmental organisations came together to help us celebrate. Chair Richard Johns highlighted the strong foundation laid by previous catchment group programmes and the exciting journey ahead for our new Collective. We're committed to supporting catchment groups to grow and thrive.Project Lead Kirsty McCarthy and Partnership Lead John Hart share...

Whangaehu Bideford Catchment Community Group are shining a light on conservation

With a burger in one hand and torch in the other, Mountains to Sea Wellington and the Whangaehu Bideford Catchment Community Group (WBCCG) gathered around the Taueru River and got to know each other and the awa a little better.Nestled in the northeast of Masterton, the Taueru River meanders through the Wairarapa region, its waters weaving through hills and valleys before joining the Ruamāhanga River.As the BBQ was sizzling away, WBCCG members prepared themselves for a night of spotlighting and ...

Locals dive into a waterway exploration

In the heart of Wairarapa's eastern hill country, the Whareama River and its tributaries, like the Tīnui River, stretch for 40 km, connecting the community with nature. However, the serenity was disrupted last summer as cyclones submerged the township of Tīnui and left farms underwater, revealing the vulnerability of their beloved river.This setback became a rallying cry for the community to unite for the betterment of the Whareama River. A dedicated group emerged with the mission of "improvin...