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Our events and workshops mix social fun with learning. Whether you’re here to pick up new skills or just to hang out with others, we’ve got something for everyone. It’s all about connecting, sharing ideas, and making a difference together.
Community Advisory Group Meeting
Who is this meeting for? You! 👋
Whether you're already involved with WWCC or simply interested in the future of our catchment, we'd love you to join us.
The more community members involved, the better we can ensure our work reflects the needs and priorities of those who live and work here.
What we'll be discussing
🤝 Building our sub-catchment teams
Learn about our proposed sub-catchment boundaries and how local groups can work together.
💧 Freshwater Farm Plans
Hear the latest on freshwater farm planning requirements and share your own experiences and insights.
📊 Water monitoring
See how our new handheld water monitoring equipment is being used and discuss plans for developing a community water quality monitoring programme.
🗺 Whole of Catchment Plan
Find out what a Whole of Catchment Plan is, what it could include, and how it can support future projects across our catchment.
🐀 Community trapping programme
Learn about WWCC's predator control programme, upcoming funding opportunities, and ways you can get involved.
📅 Tuesday, 21 July (930 - 1130 am)
Te Akau Waingaro Community Complex - 616 Te Akau Road, Te Akau
Good to know…
✔ Bring your membership up to date on the day if required.
✔ Morning tea provided.
✔ Registration is essential for catering purposes.
Please register here —>
Native Birds & Trees Bioblitz
Help us discover the amazing biodiversity in our catchment!
Join us for a fun, hands-on community event celebrating the incredible native birds and plants that make our coastal catchment so special.
Whether you're a keen nature enthusiast or just curious about what's living on your property, everyone is welcome.
The day is open to schools, families, landowners and the wider community.
What to expect
🌿 Learn from local bird and plant experts.
🐦 Discover the native species found within our catchment.
📱 Learn how to identify and record species using free apps.
🏆 Represent your sub-catchment and compete for prizes.
Then the adventure continues...
Following the event, you'll have two weeks to record native birds and plants across the catchment as an individual, family or sub-catchment team.
Prizes will be awarded for the most interesting and diverse observations, so start planning your team now!
Members of Birds New Zealand may also be available to visit properties and assist participants with identifying species.
Get a head start!
You can download these free apps before the event:
🌳 Seek by iNaturalist – identify trees - https://www.inaturalist.org/pages/seek_app
🌿 iNaturalist – record native trees - https://www.inaturalist.org/
🐦 Merlin Bird ID – identify birds by sight and sound - https://merlin.allaboutbirds.org/
📝 eBird – record bird sightings - https://ebird.org/about/ebird-mobile
Event details
📅 Tuesday 1 September, 9:30 am
📍 Waikaretu (venue details coming soon)
✔ Bring your membership up to date on the day if required.
Registration is essential.
Please register here —>
Water Quality Monitoring
Various locations throughout our catchment
A freshwater ecologist from Beca, alongside our Water team, carries out monthly sampling at each of the nine main waterways in the catchment. This ongoing work builds a picture of water quality over time, helping our community learn more about what’s in our local water.
We welcome anyone who is interested to come along to these monthly monitoring sessions. Please contact Alex Parrott, Greg Boyd or Jimmy Glenn for times and sites.
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