Catchment Group Showcase.

Alongside the BFEA programme, the New Zealand Farm Environment Trust is delighted to showcase and celebrate the great work being done by catchment groups throughout the country.

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The Catchment Group Showcase recognises the efforts of a rural community working together to improve water quality in local rivers, streams, lakes and wetlands. This initiative is designed to celebrate the work of local catchment groups and help inspire other rural communities with examples of good practice.

This year we will showcase one catchment group per region across the country. To find out more about the regions click here.

The Catchment Group Showcase follows a similar format to the BFEA national awards, with sector experts meeting with the catchment groups to hear their stories and assess the great work they are doing based on a range of criteria including:

  • The outcomes focus on identifying and prioritising risks and actions addressing water quality issues
  • Their involvement of the local community including iwi and youth
  • The robustness of their monitoring and evaluation and use of expertise to inform the programme
  • Their approach to other outcomes such as soil, nutrients, climate and biodiversity

All groups are provided with feedback from sector experts about their activities and potential areas of focus for the future as they continue on their sustainability journey.

If you would like more information about this year’s catchment groups or to enquire about participating in the future please email office@bfea.org.nz

Celebrating the work of local catchment
groups across Aotearoa.

Makarewa Headwaters Catchment Group 

Makarewa Headwaters Catchment Group 

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Thomsons Catchment Project

Thomsons Catchment Project

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Patea River Catchment Group 

Patea River Catchment Group 

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Taiea te Taiao

Taiea te Taiao Catchment Group

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Upper Waipoua Kaitiaki Group

Upper Waipoua Kaitiaki Group

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Makara Catchment Group 

Makara Catchment Group 

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Ahuriri Tributaries Catchment Group Trust 

Ahuriri Tributaries Catchment Group Trust 

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Bream Bay Rivers Catchment Group

Bream Bay Rivers Catchment Group

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Friends of Te Wairoa Catchment 

Friends of Te Wairoa Catchment 

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Taumarunui West Catchment Group 

Taumarunui West Catchment Group 

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Hurunui District Landcare Group

Hurunui District Landcare Group

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Ahiaruhe Eco Area Catchment Group

Ahiaruhe Eco Area Catchment Group

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Greater Dipton

Greater Dipton

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Otago South River Care Inc

Otago South River Care Inc

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King Country River Care

King Country River Care Catchment Group

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Entries are now open for the 2026 Ballance Farm Environment Awards.