http://www.wairarapacc.nz/blog/ The latest Blog feeds from www.wairarapacc.nz en-us Fri, 08 May 2026 00:32:54 +1200 Rocketspark http://www.wairarapacc.nz/blog/post/164202/rural-wellbeing--resilience-workshop-28-may-2026/ Join us for a practical, locally focused workshop designed to strengthen wellbeing, resilience, and connection across our rural communities.Date: 28 MayTime: 1 – 4pmLocation: Hockey Wairarapa Pavilion, Chester Road, ClarevilleCost: FREE with afternoon tea providedIn the Wairarapa, we know strong communities are built on connection, local knowledge, and looking out for each other. When tough times hit, whether it’s a storm, flood, or the pressures of everyday life, having the right support an... 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 http://www.wairarapacc.nz/blog/post/157196/partners-creating-action/ The Homewood Sustainability Action Group began by looking closely at the eastern coastal strip - containing 208 hectares of land within the Greater Wellington Key Native Ecosystem (KNE) programme that conducts pest animal control. Monitoring work in 2023 revealed cats, possums, hedgehogs and hares were present. Rather than duplicating effort, the group set out to complement the existing KNE network by identifying the unprotected sections and designing a plan to connect the dots.That simple idea ... Mon, 01 Dec 2025 15:52:40 +1300 http://www.wairarapacc.nz/blog/#post157196 http://www.wairarapacc.nz/blog/post/157193/wairarapa-discussion-on-pest-animal-management/ Kirsty McCarthy, Wairarapa Catchment Collective Project LeadKirsty highlighted that pest animals are a major concern for catchment groups, who have called for coordinated management. Pest control is a key focus of catchment groups action plans that link to broader environmental, economic, and social outcomes.In response, the Collective launched the Pest Animals Project led by John Bissell, supporting six groups across roughly 11,000 hectares with around 320 traps. More than 120 community me... Mon, 01 Dec 2025 15:39:55 +1300 http://www.wairarapacc.nz/blog/#post157193 http://www.wairarapacc.nz/blog/post/155596/community-science-tools/ Mountains to Sea Wellington, as part of the Wairarapa Catchment Collective, currently supports groups primarily with freshwater monitoring but can also assist with a wide range of community-led initiatives. With summer approaching and more people spending time in the taiao, it’s a great opportunity to try one of these programmes. Whether you're part of a group or just curious, get in touch to learn more about tools that help track and protect the places we love.Shark Spy - build the knowledge ... Tue, 04 Nov 2025 16:24:17 +1300 http://www.wairarapacc.nz/blog/#post155596 http://www.wairarapacc.nz/blog/post/153586/wairarapa-pest-animal-discussion/ Pest animals are on the rise across the Wairarapa, impacting farms and native ecosystems. These challenges don’t stop at the fenceline – and they’re too big for any one landowner or organisation to solve alone.Join the Wairarapa Catchment Collective for an afternoon of insights and discussion on managing pest animals at a landscape scale. Hear updates on regional pest programmes, coordinated control efforts, on-farm impacts, and practical approaches.PROGRAMMEKirsty McCarthy, Project Lead, ... Mon, 06 Oct 2025 15:26:26 +1300 http://www.wairarapacc.nz/blog/#post153586 http://www.wairarapacc.nz/blog/post/153581/the-power-of-a-plan-why-catchment-action-plans-matter/ Over the past few years, farmer-led catchment groups have been making a real difference across Wairarapa.At the heart of their progress is a simple but powerful tool: the catchment action plan.These plans are more than just documents. They’re roadmaps that help communities turn ideas into action and visions into long-term change.Supporting groups to create and deliver their catchment action plans is a core part of our role at the Wairarapa Catchment Collective.Local people know their land and ... Mon, 06 Oct 2025 14:46:49 +1300 http://www.wairarapacc.nz/blog/#post153581 http://www.wairarapacc.nz/blog/post/153575/community-planting-season-success/ Community ActionFrom the hills of Rangitūmau to the wetlands of Ahiaruhe, planting days brought people together - farmers and neighbours, conservation students, school kids, sports teams, and families.  At Ahiaruhe Eco Area, 500 natives were planted along QEII wetland margins by volunteers including Pūkaha/UCOL conservation students and South Wairarapa veterinary staff, with support from QEII National Trust, Ruamāhanga Restoration Trust, and Greater Wellington.Alongside the Wakamoek... Mon, 06 Oct 2025 11:29:33 +1300 http://www.wairarapacc.nz/blog/#post153575 http://www.wairarapacc.nz/blog/post/151125/conservation-week-in-the-wairarapa/ Conservation Week is an opportunity for you to take action and show your support for nature. The Wairarapa Catchment Collective is supporting Conservation Week this year by helping promote this amazing lineup of events in the Wairarapa!... Wed, 27 Aug 2025 12:27:15 +1200 http://www.wairarapacc.nz/blog/#post151125