The Thomsons Catchment Project is led by farmers that aim to improve the water quality in the catchment
We are linked to the wider Manuherekia Catchment Exemplar Project and funded by the Ministry for the Environment’s Jobs for Nature programme.
With Manuherekia, we are part of the Otago-wide network of catchment groups supporting the on-farm change that is building towards environmental resilience and vibrant communities. Although the Thomsons Catchment Project officially launched in October 2022 following several years of planning and obtaining consents, such was the enthusiasm of our farmers and others in the community that our first hands-on work got underway a month prior with more than 600 carex secta plants going into the ground.
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Thomsons Catchment Group Celebrated
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We’re honoured to have been featured in the Catchment Group Showcase at the Otago Ballance Farm Environment Awards on 9 April 2025.
It was a special moment for the Thomsons Catchment Project and the Manuherekia Catchment Group, recognising the collective hard work of our farmers and community to restore Orkney Wetland, and to improve waterways and biodiversity across Thomsons catchment.
Thank you to the New Zealand Farm Environment Trust for shining a light on the power of collaboration. What a proud moment for everyone who’s been part of this journey!
Watch the incredible transformation of the Thomsons Wetland Project unfold from December 2020 to February 2024.
This short video showcases the remarkable community collaboration that has led to our wetland blossoming into a thriving habitat. Follow along the journey as the Thomsons Catchment Project team restores this vital ecosystem alongside the local community and our wonderful volunteers, creating a haven for local wildlife and a source of pride for the catchment.
