Mackenzie Basin Catchment Collective

14/05/2026

It was a stunning day at Mt Cook Alpine Salmon on Saturday!

Thanks to everyone who came out and joined us for the Open Day, and an even bigger thanks to the team for your insights and hospitality. Fantastic!

12/05/2026

17/04/2026

We’re excited to welcome our community in for a special open day at Mt Cook Alpine Salmon.

Come along to learn more about how we raise our King Salmon, meet the team, and enjoy a relaxed farm tour, presentations, Q&A, and a light lunch.

📅 9 May 2026
⏰ 10:00–12:00 or 12:30–2:20
🎟️ Tickets are FREE but limited. Secure yours via the Mackenzie Basin Catchment Collective website: https://www.mackenziebasincatchmentcollective.com/event-details-registration/mt-cook-alpine-salmon-open-day-1

05/03/2026

If you want more info - please feel free to DM us! We'd love to discuss how we can get your project off the ground!

26/01/2026

We're looking for environmental projects to support. So if you've been thinking of getting one underway and need a little help, get in touch!

For more information see the link below
https://www.mackenziebasincatchmentcollective.com/projects-submissions

12/01/2026

We’re on the hunt for environmental initiatives to support!

Last August, we were proud to put around $80,000 towards three restoration projects across the Mackenzie Basin. Now, we’re opening up funding again and inviting new project applications.

If you’re working on an environmental initiative that aligns with our criteria, we’d love to hear from you.

👉 View the criteria and apply here:

https://www.mackenziebasincatchmentcollective.com/projects-submissions

Let’s keep making a positive impact in the Mackenzie together.

Connect with Mackenzie Basin Catchment Collective for collaboration opportunities. Join us and explore collaboration opportunities today!

11/12/2025

Wishing everyone in the Mackenzie community — locals and visitors alike — a safe and happy holiday season!

Our stunning landscapes and waterways will be busier over summer, so a gentle reminder to:
🚮 Take your rubbish home
🚐 Stick to marked tracks
🔥 Respect fire restrictions
🐾 Enjoy wildlife from a distance
💧 Leave no trace along our lakes and rivers

Let’s all do our bit to protect the amazing environment we’re lucky to call home.
Have an awesome break and stay safe out there! 🌿

04/12/2025

We've been a bit quiet here for a while and have a few new faces joining our socials so a reminder of who we are - The Mackenzie Basin Catchment Collective is a group of landowners, farmers, whānau and community members working together to protect and enhance the land and waterways that make our region so special.

From water quality projects to biodiversity protection and sustainable land management, we’re committed to ensuring the Mackenzie Basin thrives now and for the next generation.

🤝 Collaboration is at the heart of everything we do — because when the community leads, the environment wins.

Follow along to see our work in action and learn how you can get involved.

07/11/2025

Back in August, we asked how we could best support local environmental action — and the community answered!

We’re excited to share that we’ve committed $78,500 to support three awesome projects led by local catchment groups.

Of course, money’s just one way we can help. Once the real mahi kicks off, we’ll be rolling up our sleeves and joining in for planting days and other hands-on work!

Head to our website or check out our latest newsletter to read all about it.

Also, if you have a project in mind we'd love to hear from you. We might just have more funding coming your way.. stay tuned!