Stay connected with The Manuherekia Voice – our collective newsletter bringing you updates from the Manuherekia Catchment Group (MCG), the Thomsons Project,
and the Waiora Manuherekia Project.
Photo: Manuherekia River, Shaky Bridge
From the GM: Key Milestones and What’s Next
We’re excited to bring you another edition of Manuherekia Voice.
Waiora Manuherekia is thrilled to continue the work which began in 2024, with a focus on supporting water quality. It was great to be able to do a small funding reallocation to more wetland restoration off the back of a very successful project earlier in 2025. Read more about this in the Waiora Manuherekia update.
The Thomsons Catchment has been a hive of activity with Orkney Wetland having been a successful recipient of the Otago Regional Council ECOFund for 2025. It has been fantastic having both Habitat Restorations Aotearoa and Whitestone Contracting there helping us getting the wetland to flourish - it is really looking great.
Meanwhile, the Manuherekia Catchment Group continues to represent landowners across the region, supporting practical improvements, advocating for good policy, and working in partnership with agencies, iwi and stakeholders. The committee continue to work on catchment management activities, recently coordinating two workshops on river hydrology to ensure we get the balance right. Thanks to Otago Regional Council for funding the updating of the model to assist with these discussions.
Stay tuned for updates on the exciting developments in our catchment, and thank you for your ongoing support!
Clare Hadley, General Manager, Manuherekia Catchment Group.
MCG is all about farmers leading the way in creating sustainable solutions for our catchment, especially concerning water quantity and quality. While we began with a focus on sustainable water practices, our work now extends far beyond that. Together, as a community, we are working with New Zealand's best experts to ensure that what we do benefits the environment, the river, and the community. Our initiatives include the Thomsons Project and the Waiora Manuherekia Project, all contributing to environmental resilience and vibrant, thriving communities.
Also in this edition, we feature articles about:
Emergency Preparedness Tips
Update on member levies for this year
Funding from Ministry of Primary Industries
Fuel storage tips
Sign up to hear from Manuherikia River Ltd directly
Both the Waiora Manuherekia and Thomsons Projects fall under the umbrella of MCG, amplifying our collective efforts towards better water quality and biodiversity. The Waiora Manuherekia Project is focused on connecting our community to the Manuherekia River and enhancing its health through various environmental initiatives.
In this edition, we feature articles about:
Wetland Restoration
An opportunity to receive income from your existing scrub, bush and unused plantation areas
Ecofund Application
Both the Waiora Manuherekia and Thomsons Projects fall under the umbrella of MCG, amplifying our collective efforts towards better water quality and biodiversity. The Thomsons Project is a farmer-led initiative working towards improving water quality and supporting biodiversity in the region.
In this edition, we feature articles about:
World Wetland Day
Committee catch up
Visiting us on Google
