Filmed in stunning locations around New Zealand, a new film ‘Water Whisperers Tangaroa’ explores the work carried out by 10 communities as they seek to repair waterways and protect them for future generations.

 Award winning film maker and Director of ‘Wickcandle Film’, Kathleen Gallagher says “This film is about the reconnection of ourselves with our lakes, rivers and oceans. We have guides already in our midst – old fishermen and conservationists, farmers, local iwi, and divers who are intimate with lake, river and sea life…”

This film highlights the people behind the recovery and conservation of some of New Zealand’s precious waterways. Hard working people with a passion for their local rivers, lakes and oceans, who also possess the drive needed to initiate change.  The landcare philosophy is about communities getting together to make a difference and NZ Landcare Trust works with two groups in the film who have done just that!  The Aorere Catchment Group and Whaingaroa Harbourcare Group have both demonstrated how communities can successfully work together.

Water Whisperers Tangaroa will be first screened in Christchurch at the Hollywood Cinema with other screenings taking place in Wellington, Hamilton and Auckland. Planning is underway to invite speakers to each event to help provide additional context.

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