29 April 2026
28 April 2026
Thousands of Young New Zealanders Help Restore Native Habitats Through Junior Landcare Programme
The Bupa Foundation and NZ Landcare Trust have released the 2025 Junior Landcare Impact Report, highlighting the programme’s significant reach across Aotearoa. In its latest year, the initiative directly engaged more than 2,200 children and young people in... Read More
22 April 2026
Children Dig In For 6,000 Trees, Five Wetlands And Multi-Generational Connection
April 22, 2026 Press Release – Bupa Junior Landcare Partnership celebrates nationwide impact and commits to 2026 legacy projects across Aotearoa Bupa New Zealand and New Zealand Landcare Trust are celebrating a powerful year of action through their Junior Landcare... Read More
9 April 2026
$60,000 in grants now open for community waterway projects.
Applications open today for the Westpac Water Care Project grants, which give six community and catchment groups the chance to claim $10,000 each to support an initiative in their area. The grants are available to any group working on environmental projects that... Read More
16 February 2026
National Rural Emergency Preparedness Workshop Series – Register Now
National Rural Emergency Preparedness Workshop Series – Register Now NZ Landcare Trust, alongside key partners, is delivering a national series of Rural Emergency Preparedness Workshops designed to strengthen resilience across farming communities throughout Aotearoa.... Read More
29 January 2026
Nominate your Freshwater Champion Today
Freshwater Champions 2026: Celebrating Freshwater Restoration The NZ Landcare Trust-Ngā Matapopore Whenua is proud to support the 2026 Freshwater Champions event, a national initiative led by the Cawthron Institute. This event honours individuals and groups working... Read More
16 December 2025
NZ Landcare Trust Christmas Newsletter 2025
Merry Christmas from NZ Landcare Trust As we approach Christmas, it’s easy to reflect on 2025 with a sense of heaviness. Cyclones, floods, and fires have reminded us how quickly our landscapes can change, including the recent fire in Tongariro National Park. Yet,... Read More
29 November 2025
More help for river care- Taiea te Taiao
Good news for Taiea te Taiao Excerpt from an article published in Te Awamutu News published 27 Nov 2025 • By Roy Pilotton New Zealand Landcare Trust gets $1.17 million for its work on Taiea te Taiao – the Mangapiko ecological corridor between Maungatautari and... Read More
17 November 2025
Pupils thrilled by Paralympian Junior Landcare
Excerpt from an article published in the Otago Daily Times on Wednesday, 19 November 2025 Pupils thrilled by Paralympian By Gerrit Doppenberg A St Mary’s pupil’s gold medal effort has brought a Paralympics legend to Gore. “Where is my healthy place?” was... Read More 17 October 2025
Volunteers turn out to restore walkway
Excerpt from an article published in the Horowhenua Star 15th October 2025 Volunteers turn out to restore walkway Students, farmers, and community members came together on the banks of the Foxton River Loop last week to restore the Piriharakeke Walkway, planting 425... Read More
7 October 2025
NZ Landcare Trust/Ngā Matapopore Whenua celebrates 29 years of grassroots impact with new Impact Report and the launch of Landcare Buddy
This year, NZ Landcare Trust/Ngā Matapopore Whenua proudly marks its 29th year at the forefront of community action to improve the sustainability of Aotearoa New Zealand’s land and water. Its newly released 2024–2025 Impact Report highlights the remarkable... Read More
2 October 2025
Games Teach Conservation
A new tool in the form of games for students to learn about the Maungatautari to Pirongia ecological corridor has been created. St Patrick’s Catholic School student Jacob McKimmie reads a fact off one of the blocks. Photo: Rebecca McDaid he Taiea te Taiao Education... Read More 29 September 2025
NZ Landcare Trust Impact Report 2024 – 2025
The 2024–2025 Impact Report is here, showcasing the remarkable achievements of the New Zealand Landcare Trust in empowering communities across Aotearoa. Through our collaborative efforts, we’ve seen local ecosystems revitalised, communities engaged in hands-on... Read More
18 September 2025
Nature corridor plan extends
The Taiea te Taiao Ecological Corridor project launched in late 2021 under the charitable trust Maungatautari to Pirongia Ecological Corridor Incorporated Society (MtPec). It is aimed at linking the two maunga via a 45km ecological corridor by increasing... Read More
21 July 2025
$10,000 each awarded to six groups to improve our land and waterways
Six hard-working catchment groups around New Zealand have each been awarded a $10,000 grant as part of Westpac Water Care Project. A joint initiative between NZ Landcare Trust and Westpac NZ, the grants support sustainable initiatives for biodiversity, river health... Read More
12 June 2025
NZ LANDCARE TRUST QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER
Check out our latest newsletter featuring: Major Project Updates: All Aboard for ACE Round Two Ballance Farm Environment Awards: Taiea te Taiao Maungatautari to Pirongia Ecological Corridor 2025 Westpac Water Care Project entries are officially closed King’s... Read More
5 May 2025
Fonterra announces $250,000 in grants for wetland restoration
Through its new partnership with NZ Landcare Trust, Fonterra has committed to funding ten $25,000 grants for wetland restoration in communities across New Zealand. The partnership was officially launched at Donald’s farm in Whitford, Auckland on 27 February with... Read More
2 May 2025
Spotlight on: Taiea te Taiao
Maungatautari to Pirongia Ecological Corridor Project Taiea te Taiao mā Mangapiko mai i Maungatautari ki Pirongia ahu ake “Cherish the environment, following the Mangapiko, from Maungatautari to Pirongia, and beyond” Whenua Tohu: marking cultural significance Planting... Read More
25 December 2024
NZ LANDCARE TRUST CHRISTMAS NEWSLETTER
Check out our latest newsletter featuring: Updates: Celebrating our Collective Achievements Our Impact at a Glace Junior Landcare Programme 2024 Read the Christmas Newsletter... Read More
8 October 2024
Teaching tamariki the importance of healthy waterways
Amberly School students recently attended a Healthy Waterways Workshop at the North branch of the Kowai River with Westpac Ambassador and All Blacks Legend Richie McCaw. The workshop, run through a partnership between NZ Landcare Trust and Westpac NZ aimed to teach... Read More 12 September 2024
NZ Landcare Trust Spring Newsletter 2024
Check out our latest newsletter featuring: Major Project updates: Taiea te Taiao Maungatautari to Pirongia Ecological Corridor Aotearoa Catchment Extension Junior Landcare Programme Westpac Water Care grants awarded Read the Spring Newsletter... Read More
9 September 2024
NZ Landcare Trust Impact Report released!
NZ Landcare Trust Impact Report Released The recently released Impact Report from the New Zealand Landcare Trust showcases the truly remarkable work our organisation is doing to support and empower local communities across the country – spearheading a wide range... Read More
24 July 2024
Working together to improve our waterways six catchment groups awarded $10,000
Media Release Six catchment groups awarded $10,000 each to improve our land and waterways NZ Landcare Trust and Westpac New Zealand have announced the six successful recipients of the 2024 Westpac Water Care Project grants. The $10,000 grants will support... Read More
24 May 2024
NZ Landcare Trust Autumn Newsletter 2024 released
Check out our latest newsletter featuring: The 2024 Cawthron Freshwater Champions celebrated NZFFA Presents Prestigious NZ Landcare Trust Award for Innovation in Sustainable Farm Forestry Westpac Water Care Project updates Major Project updates: Taiea te Taiao... Read More
24 May 2024
Teviot Valley Water Care Group’s Successful Planting Day
The Teviot Water Care Group, recipients of the Otago/South Canterbury Westpac Water Care Grant, recently hosted a successful planting day in the Cave Creek catchment. The Westpac Water Care Grant funding facilitated, experts, fencing materials, digger time, and water... Read More
24 May 2024
NZ Landcare Trust Award for Innovation in Sustainable Farm Forestry awarded
Evan and Linda Potter have been awarded the NZ Landcare Trust Award for Innovation in Sustainable Farm Forestry. This esteemed recognition highlights their exceptional contributions to sustainable practices at their property, Waipapa, in the Elsthorpe district of... Read More
24 May 2024
NZ Landcare Trust celebrates 2024 Cawthron Freshwater Champions
The 2024 Cawthron Freshwater Champions awards held at Te Papa in Wellington last night (23 May) celebrated individuals and groups dedicated to the restoration and protection of New Zealand’s freshwater ecosystems. The awards, organised by Cawthron Institute... Read More
11 April 2024
Applications open for $10,000 grants to improve Aotearoa waterways
Applications open for $10,000 grants to improve Aotearoa waterways Community and catchment groups around the country can now apply for funding from the Westpac Water Care Project to boost their environmental work and improve local waterways. The partnership... Read More
9 April 2024
Junior Landcare officially launched in New Zealand
Junior Landcare officially launched in New Zealand More than 30 exciting legacy projects will be the main pillar of a new national Junior Landcare programme launched this week at Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari, near Te Awamutu. Formed by a partnership between the... Read More
19 February 2024
NZ Landcare Trust and Bupa Foundation Join Forces for a Sustainable Future
The Bupa Foundation and NZ Landcare Trust are pleased to announce a new partnership to champion nature regeneration and address eco-anxiety and mental wellbeing for New Zealanders. The nationwide programme called Junior Landcare will be a cornerstone of the... Read More
10 October 2023
Coromandel Peninsula to host first Pestival
Predators and invasive species beware! NZ Landcare Trust/Ngā Matapopori Whenua is holding Coromandel Peninsula’s first community predator control & conservation “Pestival”. The Boosting Biodiversity Pestival, to be held on Thursday 19 October at the Thames... Read More
7 September 2023
NZ Landcare Trust receives net carbonzero certification
NZ Landcare Trust/Ngā Matapopori Whenua has been awarded Toitū net carbonzero certification in line with ISO 14064-1. The national organisation, focused on community-led sustainable land and water management, is one of just over 200 organisations in New Zealand that... Read More 14 August 2023
Six groups awarded $10,000 each to improve our waterways
NZ Landcare Trust and Westpac New Zealand have awarded six grants of $10,000 through the Westpac Watercare Project to support sustainable initiatives for rivers, lakes, streams and wetlands. The successful grant recipients are: Oratia & Waiatarua Wildlife Project... Read More
7 June 2023
New research into sheep wintering released
Farmers around New Zealand now have access to robust research into improving water quality while while wintering sheep on their lands. NZ Landcare Trust’s project ‘Understanding the benefits of sheep winter grazing’ examined grazing practices to see the impact on... Read More
31 May 2023
Applications open for $10,000 grants to improve our waterways
Community groups around the country are being invited to apply for funding to boost the health of their local waterways. NZ Landcare Trust and Westpac NZ are awarding six grants of $10,000 every year through the Westpac Watercare Project, to support sustainable... Read More
15 May 2023
NZ Landcare Trust’s response to Cyclone Gabrielle clean-up in Te Tairāwhiti praised
NZ Landcare Trust has been praised by the rural community for its dynamic response to the Cyclone Gabrielle clean up in Te Tairāwhiti. Within days of the devastating cyclone that wreaked havoc on the East Coast and Hawke’s Bay regions, the independent non-government... Read More
12 May 2023
ACE programme gains funding
Nearly $3m of funding from the Essential Freshwater Fund (EFF) has been awarded to NZ Landcare Trust to run the Aotearoa Catchment Extension programme – known as ACE. ACE will deliver a nationwide capability development programme to 12 regions through four knowledge... Read More
2 May 2023
NZLT partners with EPA & Wilderlab to support catchment group eDNA testing
NZ Landcare Trust has partnered with the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) and Wilderlab to help 19 community catchment groups test a waterway in their region to discover the plants and animals living in it. The catchment groups will test for environmental DNA,... Read More
14 February 2023
NZLT-led Farming with Native Biodiversity project launched
14 February 2023 The Farming with Native Biodiversity pilot project is making its public launch this month. This innovative project supports farmers to learn about native biodiversity and find win-win approaches for biodiversity management. The project is being led by... Read More
27 October 2022
Reconnecting to the whenua – A journey with Pūniu River Care Inc.
Kerilyn Rangi is really proud of herself. Since January the Te Awamutu-based mum has been working hard with her crew at the Pūniu River Care nursey at Mangatoatoa Marae in Te Mawhai – a role that has given her more than just a job, she says. Through the Ministry of... Read More
27 October 2022
NZLT – Thriving Southland
In a short space of just a few years, Southland catchment groups now cover an amazing 90 percent of the region, thanks to the work of Thriving Southland and the NZ Landcare Trust. Thriving Southland Project Chair Richard Kyte recently spoke at the NZ Landcare Trust’s... Read More
27 October 2022
Pomahaka work continues strong
Nostalgia kick-started it all for Lloyd McCall of the Pomahaka Water Care Group. All he wanted was for his mokopuna (grandchildren) to be able to do as he and previous generations had done and swim and splash in the swimming hole on the family farm. But it wasn’t to... Read More
27 October 2022
Slow down, be patient and create a positive legacy
You can’t rush the work or hope for quicker results when it comes to sustainable land practices and improving our country’s waterways. Speakers at the NZ Landcare Trust’s National Catchments Forum held in Wellington this week, supported by the Ministry for Primary... Read More
27 October 2022
Stronger funding models needed for catchment groups
Funding for catchment groups needs to be ongoing and non-contestable, says industry representatives speaking at the National Catchment Forum being held at Te Papa Tongarewa Museum of New Zealand this week. Held by NZ Landcare Trust with support from the Ministry for... Read More
27 October 2022
National Catchments Forum is on – fourth time lucky!
NZ Landcare Trust’s event team is thrilled to see the fourth attempt at holding its National Catchments Forum will be a success, with just days to go to the much-anticipated sold-out event. The national event is being held October 6-7 at Te Papa Tongarewa Museum of... Read More
22 June 2022
International Riverprize Alumni Network Launched
NZ Landcare Trust CEO Dr Nick Edgar attended the International RiverSymposium in Brisbane last week and was proud to be part of the launch of the new alumni network. At the conference dinner the Riverprize Alumni Network was launched. This is a network of all regional... Read More
22 June 2022
Community Contribution Award for NZLT
NZ Landcare Trust were thrilled to win the Community Contribution Award at the recent Westpac Waikato Business Awards, held on November 15. Judges comments on the night reflected the work that the Trust puts in, not only around the Waikato, but the country. Judges... Read More
22 June 2022
NZ Landcare Trust arrives in East Coast
NZ Landcare Trust’s new Tairāwhiti/East Coast Catchments Coordinator Sam Gibson has hit the ground running and is already knees deep in catchment work around the region. Sam, who is born and bred in the region, comes from a strong background in environmental work and... Read More
22 June 2022
Eastern Whio Link Project wins the NZ Biosecurity Awards Community Award
The Eastern Whio link has taken a new and exciting approach to protect and enhance on-farm biodiversity. This unique initiative connects farmers with hunters and fishers to achieve considerable outcomes for conservation. In 2020 a group of hunters and fishermen got... Read More
22 June 2022
Waikato Ecological Corridor gains funding
A Waikato ecological corridor project is underway following a funding announcement made by Environment Minister David Parker. The Maungatautari to Pirongia Ecological Corridor Project will be led by the NZ Landcare Trust and will create an ecological connection... Read More
22 June 2022
Waipā Ecological Corridor project gains momentum
The momentum is growing, and recruitment of new staff will soon be underway for the Maungatautarito Pirongia Ecological Corridor Project linking two of the region’s most spectacular maunga, Maungatautari and Pirongia. Following the announcement in January by... Read More
22 June 2022
Maungatautari to Pirongia Ecological Corridor Project gifted a new name
This article is written by NZ Landcare/Ngā Matapopore Whenua staffer, Te ao te o Rangi Apaapa (Mātauranga Māori Facilitator) On the 16th of November 2021, an auspicious occasion was held near the foothills of Maungatautari. This is at the source of the tupuna awa... Read More
22 June 2022
Managing Wetlands as Farm Assets update
Waiau farmers Shaun, Lynn, Ben and Rachel Lissington, are working hard to ensure the best outcome is achieved for a wetland on their property.
The family own and manage Ardan View Farm in the North Canterbury town and recently hosted an open day on-site to show neighbours, fellow farmers and industry experts the wetland they’re enhancing.