Lowburn Catchment Group

24/03/2026

Thanks to OCC - Otago Catchment Community Inc and consultant Paula Macfie for running this workshop and giving us plenty to talk about, and also to Jo Wakelin for sharing her knowledge of pest w**d species.

06/03/2026

An opportunity to find out about different traps for possums, rats and mustelids (weasels, stoats, and ferrets), as well as some toxin control options. March 26th, Omakau Golf Club 🐀🪤

Who can attend: Anyone who’s associated with, or is thinking about being associated with, a catchment/water care group. Please email [email protected] to register.

The workshop includes afternoon tea and an optional site visit to Orkney Wetland with Thomsons Catchment Project (part of Manuherekia Catchment Group) 💧

This workshop is the result of an action in Ida Valley Catchment Group’s action plan - get in touch if you'd like a free facilitated session on your group's vision, values, and/or action planning.

See our Events page for upcoming events www.otagocatchments.co.nz/events

28/02/2026

Some maintenance done on our planting site near Lowburn inlet yesterday thanks to 8 volunteers. Plants all establishing well! We will be planting more in the autumn .

03/02/2026

Help design our logo! 💦
Lowburn Catchment Group needs your input!
We're building a new website and want YOU to help create our brand identity.
Take 2 minutes to fill out this survey by 13th Feb:
• Share your ideas & inspire our logo
• Be part of shaping our community's image

19/12/2025

A great way to collaborate with other similar groups, some of which also have both rural and urban focus. Thanks OCC - Otago Catchment Community Inc for organising !

Last week OCC and NZ Landcare Trust brought together Otago’s Urban Catchment Groups for an online forum.

Via the magic of Microsoft Teams, leaders from five Urban Catchment Groups shared updates, followed by an OCC-facilitated workshop exploring what an Otago Urban Catchment Group Community of Practice could look like.

With great kōrero and knowledge-sharing, this is shaping up to be an annual event - a valuable way for groups to connect, collaborate, and learn from one another 💛

Wonderful to have representatives from WAI Wānaka, Lowburn Catchment Group, Friends of Bullock Creek, and Aroha Kaikorai Valley joining for this inaugural hui.

10/12/2025

Your opportunity to contribute to a logo for Lowburn Catchment Group 💦

We have funding for a Lowburn Catchment Group website, but first we need to get ourselves a logo. If you’d like to contribute to developing our logo please fill out this survey by December 20th

29/10/2025

A great opportunity to gain some more trapping skills - happening this weekend!

Wanaka folks - an exciting opportunity coming up this weekend! 🐦🦎

Inviting all new, current or future trapper extraordinaries along to our next Trappers Workshop this coming weekend. Come and learn, share ideas and meet some fellow volunteers.

Hope to see you there - please RSVP to Sarah on [email protected] 🤓

04/10/2025

Thanks OCC - Otago Catchment Community Inc and Otago Fish and Game Council for your support! If anyone wants to join us this Thursday morning to plant a few more plants please text 021450846 or send a PM

01/10/2025

Thankyou OCC - Otago Catchment Community Inc for supporting this event, and Darren Rewi for your inspiring and thought-provoking presentation which will hopefully lead to more conversations and connections through the community. Judging by the community response (50 people) it was a topic people wanted to explore.

On Tuesday evening OCC and Lowburn Catchment Group hosted Kaumātua Darren Rewi and locals of the Lowburn/Cromwell area for a community event in the Lowburn Hall...

Darren's lively korero included the history of Māori in the South Island, the reasons behind marae tikanga/protocols, and a history of placenames and seasonal hunting and gathering in Central Otago. Followed by kai and chats 🍰

Tēnā rawa atu koe Darren, we will carry your words with us 🌱

We engaged Darren via Tāke Tuia. Through Tāke Tuia, Darren works to support Māori whānau and businesses and organisations looking to connect and engage with Māori https://taketuia.com/

09/09/2025

Introduction to SHMAK - Lowburn Catchment Group is delighted to be partnering with OCC - Otago Catchment Community Inc, Otago Regional Council, and Otago Fish and Game Council for this workshop for catchment group members Tuesday October 14th at Lowburn. See below to for more details. RSVP now to confirm your spot.

Are you part of a catchment group and want to learn more about stream health monitoring?

Be illuminated at this workshop on October 14th 💧

Spaces are limited. RSVP via the QR code or to Nicole Sutton [email protected] , 0221283591

Brought to you by:
OCC
WAI Wānaka
Otago Regional Council
Otago Fish and Game
Lowburn Catchment Group

16/07/2025

Lovely photo across Lake Dunstan towards Lowburn Valley and the Pisa Range beyond. Good to see the sun for a few hours today!!! Thanks Nicole from OCC - Otago Catchment Community Inc for sharing. Keep warm everyone.