Freshwater
The farmer-led Taranaki model that’s making a difference
Healthy waterways rely on people working together. Taranaki has more than 20000 km of waterways, and many people are working hard to protect them. Farmers, iwi, hapū, schools, councils and community groups all play a part, and Taranaki Catchment Communities helps bring that work together. These two videos share the story of how Taranaki Catchment Communities connects farmers, iwi, hapū, local businesses and community groups to restore and protect freshwater across the region. The full version focuses on Taranaki and the work happening within our 15 catchment groups and 34 sub catchments. The short version highlights how collaborative catchment work can support freshwater restoration across New Zealand. Watch the videos below to learn more about our work.
Taranaki's Water, Our Future
Taranaki has more than 20000 km of waterways, and many people are working hard to protect them. Farmers, iwi, hapū, schools, councils and community groups all play a part, and Taranaki Catchment Communities helps bring that work together. This video shows how collaboration is creating real gains for freshwater in our region. When people share knowledge and work towards the same goal, the results speak for themselves.
The power of collaboration
Across the country, our waterways connect us. They support our farms, our communities and our future. Every region is facing freshwater challenges, but when we work together, we can create real change. Taranaki Catchment Communities is one example of what can happen when people connect and work together. This short video highlights the power of collaboration and farmer leadership, and why these networks matter nationwide. Strong catchment communities help create healthy waterways for future generations.
