http://www.wairarapacc.nz/blog/ The latest Blog feeds from www.wairarapacc.nz en-us Thu, 12 Nov 2026 23:19:46 +1300 Rocketspark http://www.wairarapacc.nz/blog/post/172204/feral-deer-pilot-gets-underway-in-homewood/ Since establishing the contract with MPI we ran a process to select a catchment group to work with and the decision was made to work with the Homewood Sustainability Action Group.There have been several community meetings with great engagement from landowners, who know that this is a challenge they need to face together at a Catchment Scale.Following a tender process we appointed contractors who are responsible for monitoring and control, and measuring impact on crops.An initial survey was condu... Tue, 03 Nov 2026 14:11:47 +1300 http://www.wairarapacc.nz/blog/#post172204 http://www.wairarapacc.nz/blog/post/171863/mangatarere-community-joins-forces-for-the-awa/ The day brought together a diverse group of people who share a connection to the Mangatarere awa, including members of the Upper Mangatarere Catchment Group, the Mangatarere Restoration Society, local schools, landowners, and community members keen to become involved in looking after the river and surrounding catchment.The morning began with participants sharing some of the work they have been involved in along the awa over many years. It was inspiring to hear about the wide range of initiatives... Fri, 23 Oct 2026 11:03:46 +1300 http://www.wairarapacc.nz/blog/#post171863 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