Mid Taieri Wai

06/06/2026

The regional pest management plan gets reviewed every 10 years. It is currently under review. Have your say! There are some in person discussion meetings coming up (more dates listed online than those listed here) and a survey that can be filled in online.
Click the link below ⬇️ to find out more!

https://www.orc.govt.nz/your-council/plans-and-strategies/regional-pest-management-plan/pest-management-plan-review/

Monday 15 June 3–6pm
Aonui, Otago Regional Council (Reception),
180 High Street,
Dunedin

Tuesday 30 June 7–8pm ONLINE

Monday 6 July 3–6pm
Maniototo Park Stadium and Rugby Clubrooms
Stadium Drive,
Ranfurly

Otago Regional Council

24/05/2026

On today!!

12/05/2026

Middlemarch presentation and discussion of the pest management feasibility study.

Friday May 15th at 4pm at Strathburn farm, 545 Gladbrook road, Middlemarch 9597
.. other meeting dates
Friday 15th May 12pm Hindon Hall - Light lunch provided
Monday May 25th at 4pm in Hyde at the Cafe. Catering will be provided.
If you are unable to make it but would still like to give feedback, it is most welcome!
If you would like a copy of the study please message the page or email [email protected]

12/05/2026

Coming up this week: First presentation and discussion following the pest management feasibility study.

Friday 15th May 12pm Hindon Hall - Light lunch provided
.. other meeting dates
Friday May 15th at 4pm at Strathburn farm, 545 Gladbrook road, Middlemarch 9597
Monday May 25th at 4pm in Hyde at the Cafe. Catering will be provided.

If you are unable to make it but would still like to give feedback it is most welcome!

If you would like a copy of the study please message the page or email [email protected]
Whirika

05/05/2026

Black fantails/pīwakawaka: Are a rare colour variation of the ‘normal’/pied fantail (they can interbreed). They make up ~5% of the population in the South Island (even less in the North Island). It is thought the dark colouring might have some advantages in cooler climates. This cutie was spotted near Middlemarch. Any other sighting out there? What other native birds have you spotted lately? Post your pics below 📷🦉🐥🪾

21/04/2026

12/04/2026

Let me know in the comments or send me a message if you are keen!

23/02/2026

One more sleep until the Teviot Valley Rural Waste Management Workshop! Be sure to register, especially if you're joining us for lunch. Great lil' write up in the Otago Daily Times today: www.odt.co.nz/regions/central-otago/workshop-discuss-rural-waste

23/02/2026

🌱 Who wants to grow their own natives? 🌱

Many of our native plants are loaded with seeds right now (and for a wee while from now).

As part of our Mid Taieri Wai catchment work, we are thinking about hosting a Native Seed Collection & Propagation Workshop (or similar) with the help from from the experts at the Otago Regional Council

What we could cover:
How to identify and "eco-source" seeds.
Processing different seed types
Tips for high-success germination
Open to ideas as to what people may want to learn/know.

Would you be interested in attending a hands-on session? Drop a "YES" below if you'd like to join! Very happy to get feedback on ideas