What we've been up to


It's been all go here at Catchment Care. We've been busy chipping in on water care projects around the country and doing our fair share of planting, weeding, fencing and beautifying. Here's a quick look at the projects we've finished so far.

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Dates:

Multiple Event Dates

Main Task:

Weed Removal, Seed Collection, Planting

Interests:

COASTS & WATERWAYS

Awarua/ Waituna Wetlands

The Wetland contains the Waituna Lagoon along with adjacent peat lands, numerous ponds/lakes and coastline. This area was one of the first sites in the world to be named "a wetland of international significance" under the RAMSAR Convention. This site is an ...

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Dates:

Multiple Event Dates

Main Task:

Weed Removal, Seed Collection, Planting

Interests:

PARKS & RESERVES

Waihola - Waipori (Sinclair) Wetlands

This is a nationally significant wetland with high ecological, cultural, historical and recreational values, supporting over 55 species of birds and native fish. It is also the habitat for several regionally and locally rare plant and animal species. The ...

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Dates:

Multiple Event Dates

Main Task:

Weed Removal, Survey Work, Fencing

Interests:

LAND CARE, COASTS & WATERWAYS

Kaipara Harbour

The Kaipara Harbour is the largest enclosed harbour in the Southern Hemisphere and is of national and international significance. The harbour encompasses the Rodney district of Auckland and the Kaipara district of Northland. Within the Kaipara Harbour we have ...

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Dates:

Multiple Event Dates

Main Task:


Interests:

COASTS & WATERWAYS, LAND CARE

Horsham Downs

The Horsham Downs Lakes comprise of three shallow lakes Hotoananga; Pikopiko and Areare. Collectively they form an important ecological unit and are Wildlife Management Reserves managed by DoC for conservation purposes. These lakes are also rated highly due ...

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Dates:

16/04/2012 - 20/04/2012

Main Task:

Planting, Seed Collection, Weed Removal

Interests:

COASTS & WATERWAYS

Te Waihora/ Lake Ellesmere

Te Waihora/ Lake Ellesmere is the fifth largest lake in New Zealand and is highly valued for its wildlife, fisheries, recreational opportunities, history and cultural significance, but known for its poor water quality. It has 166 species of birds, a number of ...

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