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MAKARORO CATCHMENT

Primary Township   Elsthorpe – est. 1869

Area   12,465 hectares

Number of farms   Greater than 20ha = XX

Tukituki Dashboard results   MCI

Who are we working with  HBRC, CHBDC

Committee  NA

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ABOUT OUR CATCHMENT 

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Sediment & Erosion Control
Identify “hot-spots” and research options to address. Develop Winter Grazing Module for catchment.
Workshop series focused on Winter Grazing & Catch Crops. Understand LUC class and sediment movement with SME.
Erosion & sediment control practices operational (direct drill, timing of cultivation/cropping defined).
Good Management Practices
Identify tools available to farmers to manage GHG & Nutrient assessment.
All FEMP in catchment have GHG & Nutrient Management.
Catchment GHG & Nutrient. Management planning commences.
Farmer/Community Engagement
Catchment Day (Dec 22). Community Engagement Plan (What's App, Newsletter). Catchment Committee
Annual Field Day in Catchment. Connected to TLC for shared events & activities. Sharing stories with non-food & fibre producers.
Develop new catchment action plan.
Water Quality
Identify baseline “current state” across catchment (not just at exit point). Develop plan for water quality monitoring ( groundwater, DIN) in catchment. Align with school and Enviro Schools programme).
Seasonal creek flow source identified. Information resource from year 1 monitoring. Catchment data from monitoring being integrated into HBRC information.
DIN level variation understanding – variation across catchment and primary sources of identifiable changes.
Biodiversity – Predator & Pest Control
Engage key stakeholders to determine current state. Prioritise TB control & management
Collecting data to assess pest trend. Bird monitor/counting project started with school.
Annual hunting competition for catchment.

UPCOMING EVENTS

  • Watch Our Water - Maharakeke & Pōrangahau Streams
    Watch Our Water - Maharakeke & Pōrangahau Streams
    Thu, 14 Nov
    82 Hinerangi Road, Hatuma 4281, New Zealand
    14 Nov 2024, 12:30 pm – 4:00 pm
    82 Hinerangi Road, Hatuma 4281, New Zealand
    14 Nov 2024, 12:30 pm – 4:00 pm
    82 Hinerangi Road, Hatuma 4281, New Zealand
    Exciting things are happening in your catchment!
  • The Big Picture Sub-Catchment Workshops
    The Big Picture Sub-Catchment Workshops
    Dates, times and venues are listed below.
    Select your sub-catchment when registering.
    Dates, times and venues are listed below.
    Select your sub-catchment when registering.
    Dates, times and venues are listed below.
    Select your sub-catchment when registering.
    Share your local insights and help us create farmer-led, science-backed, catchment plans for the 17 Tukituki sub-catchments.
  • Makaretu Catchment Group Meeting
    Makaretu Catchment Group Meeting
    Thu, 07 Nov
    Taniwha Daffodils
    07 Nov 2024, 1:00 pm
    Taniwha Daffodils, 3440 State Highway 2, Takapau 4281, New Zealand
    07 Nov 2024, 1:00 pm
    Taniwha Daffodils, 3440 State Highway 2, Takapau 4281, New Zealand
    Makaretu River Survey Project Report Presentation.
  • Weather and Water: Whether or Not?
    Weather and Water: Whether or Not?
    Tue, 17 Sept
    Paper Mulberry Cafe
    17 Sept 2024, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
    Paper Mulberry Cafe, 89 State Highway 2, Ōtāne 4276, New Zealand
    17 Sept 2024, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
    Paper Mulberry Cafe, 89 State Highway 2, Ōtāne 4276, New Zealand
    How to maximise water efficiency on your farm
  • TLC Annual General Meeting
    TLC Annual General Meeting
    Wed, 28 Aug
    Copperpot Restaurant
    28 Aug 2024, 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
    Copperpot Restaurant, 7 Northumberland Street, Waipukurau 4200, New Zealand
    28 Aug 2024, 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
    Copperpot Restaurant, 7 Northumberland Street, Waipukurau 4200, New Zealand
    You are invited to join us for our 2024 AGM featuring guest speaker Dianne Smith, General Manager of Tamatea Pokai Whenua.
  • Poplar Pole Workshop - Free event
    Poplar Pole Workshop - Free event
    Wed, 31 Jul
    Waipawa Municipal Theatre
    31 Jul 2024, 12:00 pm – 4:30 pm
    Waipawa Municipal Theatre, 18 Kenilworth Street, Waipawa 4210, New Zealand
    31 Jul 2024, 12:00 pm – 4:30 pm
    Waipawa Municipal Theatre, 18 Kenilworth Street, Waipawa 4210, New Zealand
    Establish a nursery and grow your own poles.
  • Second Omakere Planting Day
    Second Omakere Planting Day
    Sun, 28 Jul
    Omakere Hall
    28 Jul 2024, 9:00 am
    Omakere Hall, 2105 Pourerere Road, Omakere 4271, New Zealand
    28 Jul 2024, 9:00 am
    Omakere Hall, 2105 Pourerere Road, Omakere 4271, New Zealand
    Come and be part of an ambitious project to plant 2,500 natives along the banks of the Mangamahaki Stream by the Omakere Hall.
  • Takapau Planting Day
    Takapau Planting Day
    Thu, 25 Jul
    117 Fraser Road, Takapau 4281, New Zealand
    25 Jul 2024, 9:00 am
    117 Fraser Road, Takapau 4281, New Zealand
    25 Jul 2024, 9:00 am
    117 Fraser Road, Takapau 4281, New Zealand
    Come and be part of something special and help plant 3000 native plants along the Pōrangahau Stream in Takapau.
  •  Managing the Dry - Ashley Clinton
     Managing the Dry - Ashley Clinton
    Wed, 19 Jun
    Ashley Clinton Makaretu Hall
    19 Jun 2024, 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm
    Ashley Clinton Makaretu Hall, Makaretu Hall
    19 Jun 2024, 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm
    Ashley Clinton Makaretu Hall, Makaretu Hall
    Feed Budgeting for Dry Conditions
  •  Managing the Dry - Argyll East
     Managing the Dry - Argyll East
    Mon, 17 Jun
    Argyll East Hall
    17 Jun 2024, 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm
    Argyll East Hall, The Brow Road
    17 Jun 2024, 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm
    Argyll East Hall, The Brow Road
    Feed Budgeting for Dry Conditions
  • Omakere Planting Day
    Omakere Planting Day
    Sun, 09 Jun
    Omakere Community Hall
    09 Jun 2024, 9:00 am
    Omakere Community Hall, 2105 Pourerere Road
    09 Jun 2024, 9:00 am
    Omakere Community Hall, 2105 Pourerere Road
    Come and be part of something awesome for the Omakere Community
  • Mangamahaki Catchment Group Meeting
    Mangamahaki Catchment Group Meeting
    Wed, 22 May
    Omakere Hall
    22 May 2024, 4:00 pm
    Omakere Hall, 2105 Pourerere Road
    22 May 2024, 4:00 pm
    Omakere Hall, 2105 Pourerere Road
    Find out what is happening in your catchment
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