Group Vision “Bremner Bay will have safe, clean freshwater, greatly improved biodiversity and great access for the community to use the bay to it’s fullest” View Summer test results webpage here Group Goals Treatment of stormwater from source to outflow Monitor, improve and advise on water… Read More
The Dublin Bay Restoration Group unites passionate local residents with a strong connection to the land within the DOC Dublin Bay Reserve, who wish to protect and enhance the environment of this area. The primary objective of this group is to restore and enhance native biodiversity (both flora and fauna)… Read More
The Beacon Point Road Restoration Group unites 10 neighbouring households of Beacon Point. The group is focused on caring for eight hectares of lakefront land, including part of the Outlet walking track and a small wetland maintained by Te Kākano Aotearoa Trust and local volunteers. Three large stormwater drains enter… Read More
Biodiversity and freshwater monitoring helps landowners and local community understand their surrounding natural environment and the state of the health of their local ecosystems. It allows us to track changes over time and understand how changes in land use and land management affect the surrounding landscape. Monitoring the health and… Read More
WAI Wānaka is investigating land use and market opportunities in the Upper Clutha Catchment. The focus is on positive outcomes for the environment and financial sustainability. This project is specifically designed for landowners and the community in the Upper Clutha. It identifies enterprises and opportunities suitable to the catchment,… Read More
Tech te Taiao recognises that for us to take more impactful action, we need reliable, real time data on which to base our decisions. It also recognises that access to the depth, breadth and quality of data that we need, requires use of appropriate technologies. WAI Wānaka are working… Read More
WAI Wānaka, working with EAS (Environmental Accounting Services) and the local community, have developed an annual report on the ‘State of Catchment Health’ across key environmental and social indicators including: Climate Variables GHG Emissions Water Quality Land Use Change Invasive Species Social Wellbeing This is a… Read More
WAI Wānaka and Land & Water Science are collaborating on a physiographic classification project for the Upper Clutha catchment. The project utilises various datasets, including water quality, geology, and satellite imagery, to create a comprehensive understanding of the area. The goal is to identify areas at risk, areas for… Read More
The New Zealand Farm Assurance Programme Plus (NZFAP+) is a system for building better and more resilient farm businesses. It provides a framework for clear decision making on your farm’s natural resources and encourages farmers on the journey of continuous improvement. It pulls information and plans together into one… Read More
The group’s goals include maintaining and enhancing the existing Kirimoko summit biodiversity efforts, fostering a sense of community connection and involvement in projects meaningful to the local Kirimoko community. As well as increasing and enhancing local biodiversity and recreational access through a combination of community and professional engagement. Read More