NZ Landcare Trust Newsletter Autumn 2026

Autumn Newsletter Highlights

 

Funding and Grants

The most significant news for community groups is the availability of new financial support for environmental restoration:

  • Westpac Waterway Projects Grant: There is currently $60,000 in grants now open specifically for community-led waterway projects. This funding is designed to help local groups move from planning to practical action on the ground.

  • Fonterra Restoring Wetlands Grant: Offering grants of up to $60,000 opens 1 May.

Key Events and Initiatives

The Trust is rolling out several regional and national initiatives to build community resilience:

  • National Rural Emergency Preparedness Workshop Series: A series of workshops aimed at helping rural communities prepare for and navigate natural disasters like floods and cyclones.

Case Study

  • Farmers Across the Marble Aquifier: Our latest case study explores how dairy farming is adapting on the Tākaka Marble Liquifier.

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