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Growing the future – Rebecca and Ben Trotter
Rebecca (Bex) and Ben Trotter, alongside their young family, are part of a new generation of Upper Clutha farmers redefining what modern farming can… Read more -
Stormwater: Through the Lens of Urban Strategy and Community in Our Catchment
Written by Lottie Oatts & Jose Cranfield Stormwater within WAI Wānaka’s Urban Strategy It has been a particularly rainy summer here in the… Read more -
Glendhu Station: Intergenerational Stewardship, Innovation and Environmental Leadership
Nestled between the Motatapu River and the lower Fern Burn, Glendhu Station stands as one of the Upper Clutha’s most compelling examples of intergenerational land… Read more -
International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2026
Celebrating the women protecting these waterways. Every year on the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we’re reminded of the power of… Read more -
Stronger Together: How the Upper Clutha Rural Strategy Supports Farmers and Aligns with National Priorities
The Upper Clutha Rural Strategy 2030 marks a major step forward for our rural communities. Developed collaboratively by farmers across the Upper Clutha and supported… Read more -
Behind WAI’s Short Film ‘Water is Life’: A Conversation with Zoe Hawkins
If you can dive in it, you can protect it. As part of our summer campaign, we’re asking some epic locals how they use… Read more -
Guardians of Glen Dene: Richard and Sarah Burdon’s Vision for a Sustainable High Country
Positioned between the shimmering waters of Lake Hāwea and Lake Wānaka, Glen Dene Station is more than just a high country farm—it’s a living legacy… Read more -
Collective Action Against Pest Plants & Animals
In the heart of the Upper Clutha catchment, the On Farm Environmental Support (OFES) programme is proudly carrying forward the momentum of Jobs for… Read more