The first quarter of 2011 has been a busy period for staff at NZ Landcare Trust with a number of successful field events taking place around the country. A few are reviewed below along with notification of others on the horizon. Demand for our information resources continues to be strong so we have decided to reprint both Landcare A Practical Guide and the Fish Fact Sheets, with other publications under consideration. Some interesting opportunities for the Trust are explored and you will find reminders of events and deadlines that you might find useful.
I hope you enjoy this edition of Landcare Action. Please feel free to drop me a line with suggestions for future articles or comments about this edition.
James Barnett
Editor
'Landcare: A Practical Guide' Reprinted
Demand for 'Landcare: A Practical Guide' continues to be strong. In response, NZ Landcare Trust has elected to reprint a further 1000 copies. This will ensure more people get the opportunity to receive their own printed copy and encourage a greater number of farmers, landowners and community groups to get involved with Landcare... more>
Landcare Group Feature
A neighbourhood project to restore the banks of the Waitao Stream has had the additional benefit of restoring community spirit. That's the inspiring story of the journey taken by the Waitao-Kaiate Environmental Group... more>
Review of Landcare Networking Field Day
A highly successful Landcare Networking Field Day was held in Welcome Bay, Tauranga on Sunday 27th March. The event was organised by NZ Landcare Trust Regional Coordinator Kate Akers and attracted 43 people from 14 different Landcare and Community Groups... more>
Additional Fish Fact Sheets Now Available
The Fish Fact Sheets were generated as part of an SMF Project entitled 'Headwaters to Harbour: Hooked on Native Fish'. The resource has proved very popular and has the potential to benefit a number of other projects. With this in mind further copies have been printed and a series of larger information banners are planned for the future... more>
Farm Planning Workshop Review
NZ Landcare Trust held a 'Practical Farm Planning Workshop' in February at Heritage Valley Farms, Horsham Downs. The event gave an overview of Whole Farm Planning and illustrated how this approach can fit into a wider catchment model... more>
Peat Lake Powwow
The Trust is hosting a free informal event on Tuesday May 3rd at Lake Ngaroto Sailing Club. Discover what 15 years of restoration at Lake Ngaroto has achieved and what the future might look like. Experts will share their knowledge... more>
Sponsorship of AgArtWear
In 2011, NZ Landcare Trust will once again be sponsoring the 'Landcare Awareness' section of AgArtWear - the wearable art show that takes place at the National Agricultural Fieldays, Mystery Creek... more>
International Input into Strategy Session
NZ Landcare Trust CEO Dr. Nick Edgar has invited Kellie Nichols of Bass Coast Landcare in Australia to speak at a strategy development meeting in Hamilton in April. Dr Edgar approached Australian Landcare International (ALI) with the idea of using their Landcare Travel Fellowship scheme... more>
New Donation Scheme
NZ Landcare Trust has been selected as the charity of choice for a donation scheme offered by Lenovo Computers.This interesting new initiative will provide an additional income that will be used to further our work with farmers, landowners and community groups around the country... more>
Annual Report 2010 Released
Our Annual Report provides a great opportunity to reflect on some of the work that our Regional and Project Coordinators undertook in 2010, helping farmers, landowners and community groups take a step towards a more sustainable future... more>
National Policy on Indigenous Biodiversity
The Government is seeking public input on a proposed National Policy Statement on Indigenous Biodiversity (NPS). The final document will provide clearer direction to local authorities on their responsibilities for managing indigenous biodiversity under the Resource Management Act 1991. This is your chance to voice your opinion. Submissions close on 2 May 2011. Visit the MfE website for more>
Farm Forestry Awards
NZ Landcare Trust is sponsoring the 'Innovation in Sustainable Farm Forestry Award' at the NZ Farm Forestry Associations Awards Ceremony. The event forms part of the organisations 55th Annual Conference which this year will take place at Masterton from Sunday 10 April to Thursday 14 April. The award is due to be presented by Hugh Stewart, Trustee NZ Landcare Trust... details of the conference>
EDS Conference
The Environmental Defence Society will be holding its annual conference 1-2 June 2011 at the Aotea Centre, Auckland. Recent developments have reinforced the urgent need for effective spatial planning of our coasts, lakesides and sea... more>
Green Ribbon Awards
Nominations are still open for the MfE Green Ribbon Awards but you will need to hurry if you wish to nominate someone for an award. The awards recognise the outstanding contributions of individuals, organisations, businesses and communities to protecting and enhancing New Zealand's environment.
Nominations close at 5pm Friday 15 April 2011... more>
Northland Recruitment Update
NZ Landcare Trust would like to thank everyone who applied for the position of Regional Coordinator for the Northland Region, the high quality of candidates made the selection process very challenging. Interviews are due to take place this week. Once the new post holder has been finalised an announcement will be made on the NZ Landcare Trust website>
