Restoration of Lake Whatumā

Watch the presentation by Arapera Paewai from Whatumā Management Group on the inspiring work being done to restore the Lake. Two main goals – reconnection and restoration are underpinned by core values which Arapera illustrates in her presentation. [14 mins]

Benefits of a catchment group lead approach and the power of catchment collectives

Watch the presentation by Matt Wade from  WOWMAP / Tukituki Land Care on how the group got started, the challenges they faced, and the eventual outcomes that made it all worthwhile. [8 mins]

Catchment solutions through catchment collaboration

Watch the presentation by Richard Wakelin from Hawkes Bay Regional Council on the benefits of a collaborative approach to include landowners, farmers, mana whenua, councils, community groups and industry bodies all working together within a defined catchment area. [12 mins]

Putting science in the hands of catchment groups

View the presentation by Ranvir Singh from Massey University on the benefits of Scientists working together with catchment groups to identify critical flow pathways and designing mitigations to improve the quality of water. [25 mins]

Controlling cow-cress growth in farm drains

View the presentation by Nathan Burkepile from New Zealand Land Care Trust on the impacts of cow-cress growing in our streams. He illustrates how it impacts blockages and flooding, stream health, erosion and land loss, as well as it’s spread and proliferation. [9 mins]