http://www.wairarapacc.nz/blog/ The latest Blog feeds from www.wairarapacc.nz en-us Fri, 14 Aug 2026 09:59:24 +1200 Rocketspark http://www.wairarapacc.nz/blog/post/167964/administration--communications-coordinator/ The Wairarapa Catchment Collective is looking for an Administration and Communications Coordinator to support our growing network of catchment groups in the Wairarapa. The role is a part-time fixed term contract initially for one year, with the possibility of extending to the end of August 2028.The purpose of the role is to provide administration support to the project team, catchment community groups, and to manage the Collective’s social media, website, newsletter, and other external communi... Mon, 27 Jul 2026 12:43:52 +1200 http://www.wairarapacc.nz/blog/#post167964 http://www.wairarapacc.nz/blog/post/167122/farming-meets-kaitiakitanga-in-parkvale/ Schools Project - Wetland Restoration with St Mary's School... Fri, 03 Jul 2026 12:46:17 +1200 http://www.wairarapacc.nz/blog/#post167122 http://www.wairarapacc.nz/blog/post/167111/mangatarere-predator-free-workshop/ Predator Free Masterton & Carterton and the Upper Mangatarere Catchment Community Group are hosting an event at Dalefield Hall aimed at lifestyle or rural property owners who are new to predator control or are already trapping but want to know more.When: Sunday 26 July, 2-4pmWhere: Dalefield Hall, Dalefield RoadJoin us for:Information about predators and predator control, and why trapping makes a differenceExperts on tap with tailored advice on the best gear for different situations, wh... Fri, 03 Jul 2026 11:22:01 +1200 http://www.wairarapacc.nz/blog/#post167111 http://www.wairarapacc.nz/blog/post/167104/celebrating-another-year-of-catchment-action/ Project Lead Kirsty McCarthy and Chair Richard Johns presented highlights from the past year, showcasing the scale and impact of catchment group activity across Wairarapa.Over the past 12 months, the Collective has supported 13 active catchment groups and worked alongside a further six developing groups. This included facilitating 25 planning sessions, delivering seven workshops, supporting 37 community events, and helping communities monitor 44 freshwater sites across the region.Eight groups re... Fri, 03 Jul 2026 09:20:30 +1200 http://www.wairarapacc.nz/blog/#post167104 http://www.wairarapacc.nz/blog/post/165828/a-shared-history-a-shared-future/ The Wairarapa Catchment Collective has seen the opportunity of catchment hīkoi to sites of significance as an important way to strengthen connections between people and places. The Collective has supported three catchment hikoi, hosted by Upper Waipoua Kaitiaki Group, Rangitūmau Catchment Group, and Wainuioru Community River Care Group. ... Thu, 04 Jun 2026 13:28:42 +1200 http://www.wairarapacc.nz/blog/#post165828 http://www.wairarapacc.nz/blog/post/165154/catchment-groups-showcase--agm-25-june/ When: Thursday 25 June, 5–7.30pmWhere: Netball Courts Function Room, Colombo Road, MastertonHear stories and project updates from local groups, learn about current initiatives including the MPI Feral Deer Management Pilot Project, and discover how the Collective and partner organisations can support catchment action in your community.We’ll also be exploring rural wellbeing and resilience — sharing practical ideas around strengthening community connections, preparing for emergencies, and su... Fri, 22 May 2026 11:39:39 +1200 http://www.wairarapacc.nz/blog/#post165154 http://www.wairarapacc.nz/blog/post/164548/parkvale-snapshot/ The catchment has the following volunteer planting days planned:Saturday 23rd May, 1pm35 Wiltons Road700 plantsLate June (date to be confirmed)Hughes Line600 plantsDetails will be posted on our Facebook page. These planting days usually only take a couple of hours & everyone, including kids, are welcome to join!... Thu, 14 May 2026 12:15:26 +1200 http://www.wairarapacc.nz/blog/#post164548 http://www.wairarapacc.nz/blog/post/164202/rural-wellbeing--resilience-workshop-28-may-2026/ Unfortunately, due to low registration numbers, we have made the decision to cancel this workshop. We still see value in connecting with catchment communities on rural wellbeing and resilience. As a result, we will be sharing some of the workshop content at our upcoming AGM. If you’re interested, we’d love you to join us on 25 June. You can register for the AGM here: bit.ly/WCC-AGM... Tue, 05 May 2026 14:19:12 +1200 http://www.wairarapacc.nz/blog/#post164202 http://www.wairarapacc.nz/blog/post/160471/tinui-whareama-catchment-group-showcase/ Following an initial meeting in 2016, interest in forming a catchment group steadily grew. By 2022, the Tīnui-Whareama Catchment Group had established a clear vision: to create a resilient and thriving environment and community for future generations.Spanning 53,000 hectares, the catchment group represents a diverse and close-knit community of landowners, including sheep and beef farmers, foresters, and lifestyle block owners. This strong sense of connection has underpinned the group’s resili... Mon, 16 Feb 2026 09:11:23 +1300 http://www.wairarapacc.nz/blog/#post160471 http://www.wairarapacc.nz/blog/post/157903/catchment-critter-photo-competition/ This summer, we want to see what’s cool in your catchments! Capture critters in your local river, bush block or on the farm and share to win.How to enter:🟢 Post your photo publicly on Facebook or Instagram🟢 Tag us @wairarapacc and use #CatchmentCritters🟢 Or email your photo directly to us at info@wairarapacc.nzWe’ll feature the best photos on our Facebook page, and our winners will score some cool prizes - we've got a family pass to Pūkaha National Wildlife Centre, trapping kits an... Tue, 09 Dec 2025 15:14:30 +1300 http://www.wairarapacc.nz/blog/#post157903