Where: Creamery Bridge ( parking on Creamery Road off Ranfurly - Patearoa Road )

When: Saturday 14th December 10am - 12pm

We would love to have you join us next Saturday (10/12) at the Creamery Bridge to help us restore the area back to native vegetation and transform it into a recreational space for everyone to enjoy again. Your help would make a big difference.

No experience needed. Bring suitable footwear, clothing and spade if you have one.

Hot drink and snack after.

See you there!

Chingford Park, North East Valley. Volunteers can meet at the wooden footbridge at 9:30. 

Do you have questions about managing your riparian plantings?

6 December 2024 12noon - 2pm

Cullens Farm, at the top of Glenomaru Valley Road

Check out some established plantings from 20 years ago and some new ones done in the last couple of months and see how they fared in the recent floods.

Ask Glen Riley from Habitat Restorations Aotearoa all your questions and catch up with Nicole from the NZ Landcare Trust who is helping us with information and lunch.

As its so busy at the moment with farm jobs stacking up, no need to RSVP, we will be pleased to see you if you can make it.

EOS Ecology (with Wai Connections funding) are supporting a community event with the Ahuriri Catchment Community Group on the 5th December. All welcome.

Find out the special fish living in our Rivers. Learn about survey methods for our elusive fish and get up close and personal with our rare species.

Meet at the Bog Roy Woolshed (Rapid number 3570 on SH83).

Register by following the link: https://forms.office.com/r/NzgMfkfTjc

Exploring Drone Technology in Agriculture

Live Demo & Expert Panel

Becks Memorial Hall - 51 St Bathans Loop Road

RSVP: admin@mcg.org.nz

Join us at The Wandle on Wednesday 13th November 2024 - more details to follow…

Hosted by OCC, NZ Landcare Trust & Tiaki Maniototo.

Starts at 10.00 am at Patearoa Old School - 1607 Patearoa-Ranfurly Road.

Soil Health Workshop

Tuesday, 22nd October - Matarae, Middlemarch

The Whole Story is proud to be partnering with The New Zealand Merino Company and Agrownomics to bring you this soil health workshop at Matarae.

YOU DO NOT NEED TO BE A NEW ZEALAND MERINO SUPPLIER TO ATTEND. With the support of the MPI Integrated Farm Planning Fund we have been able to open this up to the entire catchment.

Agrownomics, an established soil consultancy company based in Christchurch, will lead this workshop.

Come and hear about ways to improve your soil health on-farm. The workshop will cover:

• fundamental aspects of soil health,

• address issues such as thatch buildup

• importance of proper land preparation

• various approaches to weed issues and species persistence

• practical sessions in the field on visual soil assessments.

After attending this workshop you will leave with actionable, realistic, and valuable steps you can take with your farming practices to improve soil health.

Huge thanks to Emily, Willie, Ron and Juliet Jones for hosting this day.

Tuesday, 22nd October

Start: 9:30am / Lunch: 1:00pm

Matarae Station, 4738 Sutton-Clarks Junction Road,

Middlemarch, Central Otago

We will meet at the woolshed at 9:30am, and return at 1:00pm to conclude with a lunch provided by The Whole Story.

Note: Please arrive in a 4WD vehicle and wear appropriate clothing and footwear. To confirm your attendance and assist with catering requirements, please RSVP by Friday 18 October via the link below.

https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx...

OCC - Otago Catchment Community Inc Whirika Mid Taieri Wai Strath Taieri Connect Charitable Trust Strath Taieri Noticeboard

Te Pou Ō Mata Au | Clutha District War Memorial & Community Centre

otagosouthrc@gmail.com

It is our pleasure to introduce our guest panelists for the Timeout Tour Wellbeing Panel! Learn all about them below

Jack Cocks is an Otago high country sheep and beef farmer and a Kellogg Rural Leadership Programme alumni who will be talking about how ‘Resilient Farmers Thrive in the Face of Adversity’.

Tyler Langford is married to Wayne Langford of YOLO Farmer. In 2017 their family went through a dark time with Wayne suffering from depression. They started their YOLO journey which led them down a life philosophy that they could never have envisioned. Tyler is now honoured to be able to share the lessons they learned, in the hope that it will help others.

Lana Van Lierop is an Occupational Therapist and has provided mental health support and coaching for the past five years. She is passionate about seeing people thrive and teaching practical tools to manage stress and support wellbeing. Lana is excited to be part of this event sharing wisdom from her personal and professional experiences.

TV presenter turned local sheep and beef farmer Matt Chisholm will be hosting his NEW Time Out Tour at Weston Hall on Wednesday 16th October, in his role as Ambassador and Event MC for the Rural Support Trust. Matt signed on as the Trust’s inaugural Ambassador in 2022 and has been on a nationwide tour talking

about mental wellness and resilience. So far, he has visited 30 rural communities and connected with more than 4,500 people, openly sharing his own mental health struggles and personal experiences and how he found a way through.

Nibbles on arrival and supper will be provided, and a cash bar will be available. It's the perfect opportunity to connect with friends, family and neighbours.

Learn more about our speakers and secure your FREE ticket now! https://bit.ly/4cU93uF

Inspiring wāhine is dedicated to empowering, celebrating and uplifting the women of rural Aotearoa, NZ.

Through storytelling, kōrero and wellness activities we aim to inspire you, foster new skills and facilitate meaningful connections within the local community and beyond.

On International Rural Women’s Day.

www.inspiringwahine.nz to find out more & register.

Here’s your chance to upskill! Join senior environmental consultant Jane Robb at our interactive workshop on 14 October. Discover how to manage soil moisture and improve irrigation timing to grow healthier crops or pastures, reduce waste, and save money. This is a fantastic way to prove you've undertaken upskilling in sustainable water management.

Max 25 places – RSVP now by sending an email to admin@mcg.co.nz

1:15pm - 3:30pm (1pm tea/coffee)

Omakau Golf Club, 23 Alton St.

Visit www.mcg.org.nz/news-and-events_events/ for more info.

We know it's tough out there so join us for another round of Drenched and Surviving events based around Southland and South Otago.

Find your nearest location below and come along for a relaxed catch up over food and refreshments. Load up the truck, give your neighbour a call, bring the family and enjoy a well-deserved break from the farm.

All events are held on Friday 11th October from 5:30pm

Riverton Rugby Club
45 Leader Street, Riverton
BBQ and some refreshments provided thanks to incredibly generous sponsors

Forest Lodge Hotel
31 Northumberland Street, Tapanui
Platters provided. Bar tab first in first served thanks to our incredibly generous sponsors

Three Rivers Hotel
17 Redan Street, Wyndham
Platters provided. Bar tab first in first served thanks to our incredibly generous sponsors

Crossroads Clinton
Gorge Road, Clinton
Platters provided. Bar tab first in first served thanks to our incredibly generous sponsors

Owaka Rugby Clubrooms
Cargill Street, Owaka
BBQ and some refreshments provided thanks to incredibly generous sponsors

Milton Rugby Clubrooms
Rugby Park, SH1, Milton
BBQ and some refreshments provided thanks to incredibly generous sponsors

Massive thanks goes to the local businesses who have come together to support these community events including PGG Wrightson Retail and Water Ballance Agri-Nutrients Rabobank New Zealand Farmlands Co-operative FMG McIntyre Dick, AB Lime, Advance Agriculture, RB Rural, Clutha Vets, Shand Thompson, Agrispray, Milton Butchery

Thriving Southland Southland Rural Support Trust Ministry for Primary Industries NZ Federated Farmers NZ Primary ITO Sheep, Beef & Deer Farming NZ Young Farmers Dairy Women's Network Environment Southland

We hope to see you all there.

Please call Claire Teutenberg 0273505997 if you have any questions.

Exciting news! We’re thrilled to announce the finalists in the 2024 Beef + Lamb New Zealand Awards. Check out the full list here: https://beeflambnz.com/news/awards-finalists-2024

Join us in celebrating these incredible people and farming businesses! We hope to see you at the B+LNZ Awards in Hamilton on Thursday 10 October to celebrate NZ’s red meat sector. Tickets are on sale at: https://beeflambnz.com/awards-dinner

Keep an eye here as we celebrate each award category finalist.

The B+LNZ Awards would not be possible without the support of our Awards Partner Farmlands Co-operative and our Award Category Sponsors AgResearch, Gallagher Animal Management, Silver Fern Farms, Rabobank New Zealand, Datamars Livestock NZ, FMG Ballance Agri-Nutrients, and Alliance Group Limited. Thank you!

Family Friendly Fun, Community Stalls, Live Entertainment, Kids Zone & Food Carts!

Chingford Park - Learn about our Awa and come picnic with us!

Want to know how effective your irrigation is?
Keen to learn how you can measure performance and capture this information?
Next week NOSLaM and Thelning Systems will be running FREE on-farm workshops in Duntroon, Papakaio and Five Forks to demonstrate bucket testing methods.
Put the date in your diary and keep an eye on our website or Facebook page for more info.

How do we get the most out of soil moisture, particularly in dry years. Come along and find out. Lunch provided!

A practical workshop covering the science of soil, understanding how we maximise how much water we can absorb in our soils.

Where: Millers Flat Hall

RSVP: Deidre Perkins - teviotwater@gmail.com or 027 546 8894

Venue: Omakau Rugby Clubrooms
manuherekiacatchmentgroup@gmail.com

Free community event for those in Central Otago!

This is your opportunity to learn more about how your community connects to the coastal community and has created unique habitats for rare plants and invertebrates. Aimed at all ages, this is a great event to learn more about our ecosystems.

Thursday, 5th September

3:30PM - 6PM

Cromwell College, 9 Barry Avenue

Got questions? Email Lucy Francke, Central Otago Enviroschools Facilitator at enviroschools@coreap.org.nz

Central Otago District Council Otago Regional Council Enviroschools Aotearoa NZ

The date is set for our next 'Get Your Feet Wet' session!

Head out to Stoney Creek with us for a stream health assessment. Together we will learn about, measure, and record a selection of indicators that reflect how healthy the water is.

Plus, Fish and Game Otago will be joining us for an exciting fish survey! We'll get an up-close look at any fish living in this urban stream .

It’s all about having fun, hands on learning, and making a positive impact on our waterways.

Wednesday, September 4th
4.30pm – 5.30pm
Stoney Creek (look for the WAI flag near the Wānaka Water Sports Facility)

What to bring:
Rubber boots (if you have them)
Warm clothes
Water bottle

Crop Establishment field day next Tuesday.

Latest research from FAR.

A good reminder of top things to look out for in preparation for next winter's crops!

With Abie Horrocks from Foundation for Arable Research discussing:
- Latest research for crop establishment
- Top tips to mitigate sediment loss
- Direct Drilling vs conventional crop establishment

Where: 473 Beatties Rd, Tapanui

Contact: pwcg2016@gmail.com

We have a working bee coming up on Tuesday 20th August from 1pm -4pm ish at Poolburn School. We will be working on the tunnel house and surrounding grounds and the more hands the better

Bbq and refreshments to follow. See you there!

Join our community planting day on Sunday, 18 August!

Help support planting efforts and contribute to improving water quality in the Pleasant River catchment — with a coffee, an ice cream and a sausage or two!

The event is from 11am-2pm, held at Hagan property on Tumai Road, Flag Swamp.

Holes will be pre-dug with hundreds of native plants ready to go in the ground.

Please BYO shovel, gumboots and gloves.

Snacks will be provided; there’ll be a BBQ onsite, a coffee cart and Mr Whippy — plenty of refreshments to keep you going!

Paddock parking will be available off Tumai Road. Here's a Google Maps link for the location:

www.orc.govt.nz/plantingdaymap

Look for the flags — but take caution entering the property off the Palmerston-Waikouaiti Road SH1 as this is a long, straight stretch of road.

So come along, bring your family, your friends, your flatmates — we’d love to see you there!

This work is part of the Toitū Te Hakapupu project.

Toitū Te Hakapupu is a four-year Jobs for Nature partnership project between us and Kāti Huirapa Runaka ki Puketeraki in collaboration with East Otago Catchment Group — and you, the community.

Learn more about the event:

https://fb.me/e/8rkD1lEye

Tag and share this event with anyone you know would be interested in going to the event.

Coming up this Friday 16th August from 6-9pm, Art and the Albatross will be a very special event!

Local conservation worker and artist Chrissy Wickes will be giving a talk about her 10-week stay on remote Campbell Island in NZ's Subantartics. Learn all about what it's like to live and work on NZ's most isolated land mass, searching for albatross nests.

Chrissy will also be exhibiting a collection of her artwork, all inspired by her time on the island. All work is for sale.

The talk starts at 7pm and the art can be viewed before and after that. Wine and nibbles to follow the talk.

Venue is the Sidey Auditorium, Wanaka Community Hub.

Get tickets $10 from: https://events.humanitix.com/art-and-the-albatross-an...

Event supported by: Southern Lakes Sanctuary Wanaka Backyard Trapping Page Forest & Bird Central Otago Lakes Branch

An exciting project on a significant tributary in the Ahuriri catchment – Kaikoura (Wharerangi) Stream.

WHEN AND WHERE:
9.00am Sunday 28th July 2024 653 Puketitiri Road

•Please join us at 9am Sunday 28 July to help create a riparian example of stream restoration – 653 Puketitiri Road.

•The landowners Graham and Wendy Revell have kindly offered to retire this site next to the Wharerangi marae.

•Bring your spade and tonnes of energy as we have hundreds of plants.

•NZ landcare expert Nathan Burkepile has designed our planting to benefit sediment reduction and encourage biodiversity.

•Signposted – light refreshments and BBQ provided.

For more information or to confirm your attendance phone Matt Truebridge 021374591 or email admin@ahuriricatchment.nz

OTHER IMPORTANT DETAILS:

Bring your spade. Light refreshments & BBQ provided.