The drought man, as Doug Avery is sometimes referred to, is used to working in challenging dry conditions. He jointly owns 'Bonavaree' the family farm with his son Fraser, at Grassmere on the dry East Coast of the South Island... more
The McLeod Bay Hall in Northland was packed when the Whangarei Heads community recently gathered to celebrate 10 years of landcare with the Whangarei Heads Landcare Forum... more
It can be very reassuring to know that our rural leaders have practical experience of the challenges associated with delivering sustainable land management improvements... more
'Community-owned Rural Catchment Mangement: A Guide for Partners' is aimed at resource management professionals. It offers a realistic account of the opportunities and challenges associated with engaging communities in catchment level projects... more
Situated 10 kilometres west of Invercargill, Otatara is home to a very committed group of people who demonstate just how effective a community can be when they get together in pursuit of a common goal... more
The Trust is seeking to appoint a highly motivated Marketing and Fundraising Coordinator. The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate an excellent track record... more
'Benefits of Biodiversity for Farmers' showcases some of the excellent work carried out by farmers all around New Zealand, demonstrating how biodiversity and profitability can work together on a modern farm... more
Project Ti Kouka is aimed at rejuvenating the iconic cabbage tree (cordyline australis), ensuring that it remains a characteristic feature over open farmland and around wetlands the length and breadth of New Zealand.... more
NZ Landcare Trust has developed a national landcare resource aimed at helping farmers, landowners and community groups to tackle sustainable land management issues. It contains examples of practical case studies... more
Hamilton has an extensive network of gullies feeding into the Waikato River. Once regarded as waste areas or just convenient storm water channels, they are now valued as slices of nature in their own right and local communities are helping to restore them... more
Kauri forms a unique part of the Upper North Island forest but these majestic trees are now under threat from a soil transmitted disease. A few simple precautions can help reduce the spread... more
We believe good communication is an important part of our work; whether it takes place with a group of farmers in a milking shed, community volunteers at the margin of a peat lake, or a wider group of people via our website... more
Originally named Baldhill Landcare, the Whakaupoko Landcare Group is an established community driven group made up of more than 100 households, who all share an interest in protecting and enhancing native biodiversity... more
This revised version (August 2011) contains the latest information on best practice and highlights current safety issues that face Landcare Groups... more
The Clover Root Weevil feeds on clovers and can severely reduce them from a pasture if left unchecked, removing the valuable contribution this plant makes to animal feed... more
The Trust was a major sponsor of AgArtWear 2011, the wearable arts event that adds a splash of colour and creativity to the National Agricultural Fieldays... more
NZ Landcare Trust has signed a one year partnership agreement with Johnson & Johnson Pacific Pty Ltd, to help launch the NEUTROGENA® Naturals range in New Zealand. The new partnership will focus on improving water quality through planting and restoration work... more
NZ Landcare Trust successfully applied for funding to the Ministry for Primary Industries' Sustainable Farming Fund for two new projects that will be coordinated from our Southland office... more
Control of Field Horsetail has taken a step forward in the Manawatu thanks to support from the Ministry for Primary Industries and the work of a rural community... more
NZ Landcare Trust staff celebrate Finance Manager Pauline Hickey's success setting a New Zealand record for the highest altitude reached by a female balloon pilot... more
The Trust along with representatives from Fonterra, Ballance and farmers lead a breakout session entitled ‘Managing the Nutrient Challenge’ at the Dairy Women’s Network Conference... more
Support by the Ministry for the Environment for freshwater remediation work within the Lake Brunner Catchment has acted as the catalyst for the formation of a new Landcare Group in the Canterbury Region... more
The local community turned out in good numbers to support the launch of our Volcano to Sea project on Friday 8th March, with over 350 local people joining the celebrations... more