NGA WHAKAMAHI
Events
Te tirohanga o to tatou hapori
Explore our community events
Our events and workshops are designed to engage, educate and connect the local community. Whether you’re passionate about water quality, eager to learn more, or simply looking for a way to connect with your community, we invite you to come along and join us.
Meet the Neighbours
- Sunday, December 8th 2024
- 12 noon - 2.00 pm
- Mangatangi Fire Station
FREE BBQ from 12 noon – 2pm and Cash Bar. Featuring “Spud in a Bucket” weigh in 12.00 – 1.30pm. Our annual meet the neighbours event, where locals meet, mix and mingle (and swop tall tales!) at the Fire Station. Enjoy the FREE BBQ, Cash Bar and the Spud in the Bucket competition.
brunch at the hall - rural support
- Tuesday, September 17th 2024
- 10.00 am - 12 noon
- Mangatangi Hall, Kaiaua Road
Bringing rural people together. Take a break from the farm and have a FREE hearty breakfast and cup of coffee on us. Meet other farming locals in this industry sponsored event.
Bait and trap day
- Saturday, September 7th 2024
- 10.00 am - 11.30 am
- Mangatangi Hall, Kaiaua Road
Join us from 10am – 11.30am – with Trap NZ & The Whiriwhiri project to find out how this catchment used technology to improve pest control and engage with the community. From 11.30am – 1pm – we will have an Open Day with Predator Free Franklin plus Koi Carp discussion. Support and information for pest and predator control.
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Check out our past events
Community Wide Pest Control Strategy
- Future Dates TBC
Join expert Cam Speedy, supported by Predator Free Franklin, who will lead this event and present our local strategy for community-wide pest control. All attendees receive a FREE Rat Bait Station.
Farm Succession Planning Workshop
- Future Dates TBC
Succession Planning is an important objective for many New Zealand farmers, for the continuation and sustainability of a family farming enterprise. Join us for insights and guidance on this topic.
St John First Aid Course - Level 1
- Future Dates TBC
In Stream Freshwater Field Trip
- Future Dates TBC
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Latest News
Stay in the loop with our latest news activities and community happenings. Our events are open to the catchment community and the wider public, offering a great opportunity to get involved and make a difference.
August-September Newsletter 2024
Many of us are heading towards the end of the calving season, and the grass is growing well. It may be just the moment to think of planting the veggie garden.
June-July Newsletter 2024
Welcome to the Mangatangi Maramarua Catchment newsletter. Thank you to all who completed our recent survey; we appreciate your feedback.
March-April Newsletter 2024
Consistent, community-wide pest and predator control is widely regarded as one of the most effective methods for suppressing predators and improving biodiversity