http://www.mcg.org.nz/blog/ The latest Blog feeds from www.mcg.org.nz en-us Tue, 21 Apr 2026 17:14:54 +1200 Rocketspark http://www.mcg.org.nz/blog/post/159432/the-manuherekia-voice-summer--thomsons-catchment/ We’ll take some time to observe World Wetland Day a day early this year - Sunday 1st February 2-4pm.  Take a leisurely walk or bike ride along the rail trail and help us celebrate World Wetlands Day at Orkney Wetland. The wetland will be open to view from the platform, with committee members and volunteers on site to share what’s been happening since construction wrapped up. We’ll also have Jo Wakelin running a hands-on seed-... Thu, 29 Jan 2026 13:46:43 +1300 http://www.mcg.org.nz/blog/#post159432 http://www.mcg.org.nz/blog/post/159431/the-manuherekia-voice-summer--waiora-manuherekia/ Got a piece of land you are always arguing with? Perhaps it’s a wetland!  Come along to our practical workshop on Friday 27th February 1 – 5pm to hear how to approach restoring a wetland.  You’ll get the opportunity to hear and see from farmers who participated in our wetland restoration projects last year.  Plus, we’ll have experts on hand to give you the advice needed to get started on p... Thu, 29 Jan 2026 13:40:09 +1300 http://www.mcg.org.nz/blog/#post159431 http://www.mcg.org.nz/blog/post/159430/the-manuherekia-voice-summer--manuherekia-catchment-group/ You may have heard, the Government has extended resource consents set to expire before a new system is in place.   The detail of this can be found in the message from ORC below:  Key updates: All consents due to expire before 31 December 2027 will automatically be extended to this date. The exceptions to this are:  water permits and consents to discharge to water or discharge to land where contaminants may enter water that already have a 35-year consent term. These w... Thu, 29 Jan 2026 13:24:52 +1300 http://www.mcg.org.nz/blog/#post159430 http://www.mcg.org.nz/blog/post/152765/the-manuherekia-voice-spring--manuherekia-catchment-group/ The land and soil science team at ORC are looking for local sites to join their soil health monitoring programme this spring. It involves taking samples along a single 50m transect for chemical, physical and biological soil properties, with repeat sampling every five years. The data compares land uses, soil types and areas, and contributes to council and national reporting. All data is anonymous and only reported in aggregated or non-identifiable ways. Results are shared with individual lan... Tue, 30 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.mcg.org.nz/blog/#post152765 http://www.mcg.org.nz/blog/post/152787/the-manuherekia-voice-spring--waiora-manuherekia-project/ This hands-on event will showcase a wide range of practical innovations, including drones, tractors, electric utes, renewable energy solutions, and other tools designed to help farmers adapt, save time, and work smarter. Alongside live demonstrations, exhibitors will be on site to answer questions and share how Agritech can support farming businesses across Central Otago. This is about seeing technology in action, not just talking about it. We want local farmers and landowners to have the c... Tue, 30 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.mcg.org.nz/blog/#post152787 http://www.mcg.org.nz/blog/post/152784/the-manuherekia-voice-spring--thomsons-project/ The project continues at Orkney wetland and we’ve got around 200 carex plants to get in the ground – these all help crowd out the weeds. We’d love to see you there and appreciate any time you can give:Event Details: 📅  Saturday 11 October 🕐  1:30pm start 📍  Orkney Wetland 🎟  Bring gumboots or sturdy footwear, spade, gloves and a water bottle ... Tue, 30 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.mcg.org.nz/blog/#post152784 http://www.mcg.org.nz/blog/post/149289/the-manuherekia-voice-winter--manuherekia-catchment-group/ Our AGM is coming up on 18 September, and we’d love to see you there. If you’re interested in being part of the Manuherekia Catchment Group’s decision-making body, we’d love to hear from you. What we’re doing at MCG matters; and it’s already having a lasting impact on our land and water, with benefits for generations to come. Do you have a strong understanding of the catchment, the needs of irrigators, and the aspirations of our communities? Committee members attend monthly... Tue, 22 Jul 2025 15:03:45 +1200 http://www.mcg.org.nz/blog/#post149289 http://www.mcg.org.nz/blog/post/149288/the-manuherekia-voice-winter--waiora-manuherekia-project/  It’s been a busy few months for the Waiora Manuherekia Project, with restoration work, community events, and plenty of behind-the-scenes planning all coming together to support a healthier catchment. Launched in July last year with funding from the Ministry for the Environment, Waiora Manuherekia set out with an ambitious goal: to deliver a meaningful, community-led environmental project in just 12 months. That meant hitting the ground running, building partnerships, and getting peo... Tue, 22 Jul 2025 14:53:05 +1200 http://www.mcg.org.nz/blog/#post149288 http://www.mcg.org.nz/blog/post/149286/the-manuherekia-voice-winter--thomsons-catchment-project/ What started back in 2020 as a bold vision – to improve water quality, support biodiversity, and empower our community to lead change – has grown into something far bigger than we imagined. Together, we’ve built a thriving wetland, protected vulnerable native species, completed extensive fencing and sediment plans with farmers, mapped biodiversity hotspots, and hosted school field trips, volunteer days, workshops and community events.The Thomsons Catchment Project was made possible by fund... Tue, 22 Jul 2025 14:29:48 +1200 http://www.mcg.org.nz/blog/#post149286 http://www.mcg.org.nz/blog/post/149000/a-remarkable-transformation-at-lower-manorburn-reserve/ The restoration of the area known as "the island" at Lower Manorburn Reserve is now complete, marking a major milestone in local conservation efforts. Led by the Lower Manorburn Reserve Working Group (LMRWG), the project has been a remarkable community effort, supported by volunteers, local groups and targeted environmental funding. What began as a bold vision to convert a wilding conifer-infested site into a thriving area of native vegetation has resulted in a rich, biodiverse planting zon... Mon, 14 Jul 2025 15:31:33 +1200 http://www.mcg.org.nz/blog/#post149000