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SUMMARY:MCC Pest Control at the Motueka Sunday Market
DESCRIPTION:The Motueka Catchment Collective will be at the Motueka Sunday Market to celebrate Conservation Week!\nWe will be focusing on Pest Control to support our native birds & wildlife with: \n\nhands on workshops\,\ntrap pickups & bookings\,\nfree refills of cut-n-paste\,\nexpert question time\,\nspot prizes\n\nAnd lots more. \nIf you are already a keen trapper or just starting out on your trapping adventure\, a pest plant destroyer or a beginner trimmer\, there will be much to learn & likeminded people to meet\, so come on down to the Market for this fun & educational celebration of Conservation Week! \nThis event is part of Conservation Week 2026 – www.doc.govt.nz/conservationweek \nhttps://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2026/motueka-catchment-collective-pest-control-event-for-conservation-week/motueka
URL:https://motuekacatchment.org.nz/event/mcc-pest-control-at-the-motueka-sunday-market/
LOCATION:Motueka Sunday Market\, Wallace Street\, Motueka
CATEGORIES:Pest Management
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260411T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260411T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T190715
CREATED:20260310T013628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T013832Z
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SUMMARY:Growing a Forest that Lasts
DESCRIPTION:For anyone starting a forest restoration project or already underway. Join us for a practical session to understand how a native forest develops over time and what supports long‑term success. \nHear from restoration specialist Wayne O’Keefe as we walk through a mature forest remnant and newer plantings with kaitiaki of Lancewood Villa\, Fiona and Alastair. We’ll explore: \n\nwhat success looks like in native forest restoration\nhow ecological succession works and factors shaping forest development\nthe role of shade in restoration plantings\nwhen intervention may be needed\, including creating lightwells and choosing appropriate species\n\nRegister here or QR code: surveymonkey.com/r/Z23CJ5X
URL:https://motuekacatchment.org.nz/event/growing-a-forest-that-lasts/
LOCATION:95 Kelling Road\, Upper Moutere\, 95 Kelling Road\, Upper Moutere\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Biodiversity
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260321T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260321T130000
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SUMMARY:Gathering Native Seed
DESCRIPTION:For farmers\, lifestyle block owners and anyone interested in native restoration. \nHear from Shannel Courtney\, a highly respected botanist with decades of experience across the top of the South\, on right‑tree/right‑place\, eco‑sourcing\, species ID\, rare natives and collecting wild seedlings. \nWhat you’ll do: \n\nidentify seeding plants in a remnant forest\nCollect\, process & sow native seed\nTake home a tray you’ve sown yourself.\n\nRegister here or QR code: surveymonkey.com/r/Z23CJ5X
URL:https://motuekacatchment.org.nz/event/gathering-native-seed/
CATEGORIES:Biodiversity
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260315T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260315T130000
DTSTAMP:20260406T190715
CREATED:20251216T215529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T013140Z
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SUMMARY:Haycocks Bush Old Mans Beard working bee
DESCRIPTION:  Bruce Stare\, a key member of the Pest Management Group \nJoin the Pest Management Group for the first working bee of 2026 to tackle Old Man’s Beard in the beautiful Haycocks Bush. \nLet’s work together to continue along Haycocks Bush\, removing Old Man’s Beard vines using the cut and paste method. So much good work has been done already. The floods damaged the road and flowed through the bush\, but the weeding work done so far has not been undone! \nWe would love to have you help out. \nRefreshments provided. Wear sturdy shoes and gardening clothes. \nAll equipment and training provided. \nCome & join the Motueka Catchment Collective in making a difference to our taonga species and our beautiful awa – be a part of the change you wish to see! \nIf you don’t fancy doing the actual weeding work but would like to volunteer any other skills/time\, they’d love to hear from you. Contact support@motuekacatchment.co.nz for information and to register for these events.
URL:https://motuekacatchment.org.nz/event/haycocks-bush-old-mans-beard-working-bee-2/
LOCATION:2094 Motueka River West Bank Road\, 2094 Motueka River West Bank Road\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Pest Management
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251218T163000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251218T173000
DTSTAMP:20260406T190715
CREATED:20251216T215712Z
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SUMMARY:Brooklyn BOMB squad working bee
DESCRIPTION:There will be another short weeding session this Thursday 18th December from 4.30pm – 5.30pm at the planting area through from Linden Reserve.\n\nPlease feel free to come along – even 30 minutes gets a few plants cleared.\n\nBring your gardening gloves\, a weedwhacker if you have one\,  and some secateurs to chop off the willow sprouts.\n\nIf you’d like to come along\, email brooklynoldmansbeardmustgo@gmail.com \nA pic from the BOMB squad’s March working bee\n \nSome of the Brooklyn Old Man’s Beard group\, aka the BOMB Squad!
URL:https://motuekacatchment.org.nz/event/brooklyn-bomb-squad-working-bee-3/
LOCATION:Linden Place Reserve\, Brooklyn
CATEGORIES:Pest Management
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251218T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251218T190000
DTSTAMP:20260406T190715
CREATED:20251216T220334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T220355Z
UID:8086-1766073600-1766084400@motuekacatchment.org.nz
SUMMARY:Whenua Iti native plant potting up event
DESCRIPTION:Community nurseries in the Motueka and Moutere catchments have been growing first colonising native seedlings for potting up and growing on for their catchment groups.\nThis is the time of year some of the community nurseries need a little help to finish potting up seedlings to fill their nurseries. \nAt this event you will help add to the plants already potted up by students and these will be planted out by students on landowners properties once they’re big enough. \nPlease note there may be some 1 – 5cm seedlings leftover that we can give away before Christmas for people to take home\, pot up themselves using their own containers and potting mix. There is an opportunity to register an interest in that as well in below survey. \nTo register for these events – \nhttps://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RLKTMVK
URL:https://motuekacatchment.org.nz/event/whenua-iti-native-plant-potting-up-event-2/
LOCATION:Whenua Iti Outdoors\, 475 Main Road\, Lower Moutere
CATEGORIES:Biodiversity
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251116T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251116T130000
DTSTAMP:20260406T190715
CREATED:20251012T222958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251012T223519Z
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SUMMARY:Haycocks Bush Old Mans Beard working bee
DESCRIPTION:  Bruce Stare\, a key member of the Pest Management Group \nJoin the Pest Management Group for another working bee to tackle Old Man’s Beard in the beautiful Haycocks Bush. \nLet’s work together to continue along Haycocks Bush\, removing Old Man’s Beard vines using the cut and paste method. So much good work has been done already. The floods damaged the road and flowed through the bush\, but the weeding work done so far has not been undone! \nWe would love to have you help out. \nRefreshments provided. Wear sturdy shoes and gardening clothes. \nAll equipment and training provided. \nCome & join the Motueka Catchment Collective in making a difference to our taonga species and our beautiful awa – be a part of the change you wish to see! \nIf you don’t fancy doing the actual weeding work but would like to volunteer any other skills/time\, they’d love to hear from you. Contact support@motuekacatchment.co.nz for information and to register for these events.
URL:https://motuekacatchment.org.nz/event/haycocks-bush-old-mans-beard-working-bee/
LOCATION:2094 Motueka River West Bank Road\, 2094 Motueka River West Bank Road\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Pest Management
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251030T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251030T150000
DTSTAMP:20260406T190715
CREATED:20251012T222402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251012T222402Z
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SUMMARY:Know and Grow: Native plant event
DESCRIPTION:A FREE Hands-on Native plant workshop in the Baton Valley\n\nThis is a great place to visit in its own right.\n\n\nThursday October 30th\nor\nSaturday November 1st\n9.30am – 3pm.\n\n\n· How to ID our native species\n· Why are NZ native plants so special in world context?\n· Understanding NZ native plant taxonomy and their names.\n· Learn to evaluate the overall health of ecosystems including in response to pest damage\n· Learn about apps and resources to consolidate your knowledge\n· Visit a newly planted Totara forest.\n· Enjoy a day out on the threshold of Kahurangi National Park in the beautiful upper Baton Valley\n\nWho is it workshop for?\n\nAnyone new to learning about native plants\, and for those wanting to broaden existing knowledge. This is a group learning environment where everyone is encouraged to bring and share what they know. Meet with other locals keen on native biodiversity.\nWayne moved to Aotearoa New Zealand in 2001 and quickly developed a deep passion for its unique biodiversity. He established his business\, Indigenous Landscape\, working in the community conservation space alongside local groups\, iwi\, and landowners to help achieve their conservation goals.\n\nThrough this work\, Wayne has built a broad understanding of coastal and forest ecology and the challenges of caring for these environments. A self-confessed native plant geek\, he has particular expertise in native forest establishment.\nWayne has provided services to councils and the DOC\, and has held roles with organisations including the QEII National Trust\, Whakatāne Kiwi Trust\, Trees That Count\, and he managed a landscape-scale project aimed at reconnecting isolated populations of North Island kōkako in the Bay of Plenty.\nWayne is also a Trustee of Tāne’s Tree Trust\, a charity dedicated to advocating for and promoting the use of indigenous tree species across Aotearoa.\n\nHosted by\nThe Baton Valley Trust www.thebatonhouse.nz\nTop of Baton Valley.\nSupported by\nNZ Landcare Trust\nMotueka Catchment Collective\n\n\nBring your own lunch and drinks.
URL:https://motuekacatchment.org.nz/event/know-and-grow-native-plant-event/
LOCATION:The Baton House\, Baton Valley
CATEGORIES:Biodiversity
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251025T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251025T113000
DTSTAMP:20260406T190715
CREATED:20251012T230828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251012T230828Z
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SUMMARY:Brooklyn BOMB squad working bee
DESCRIPTION:With spring growth kicking off\, it will be easy to identify the active vines. The more vines and seedlings destroyed before summer flowering\, the easier our task will be in the long term. \nAll welcome to join the effort! \nMeet at corner of Mickell Road then we’ll tackle some tricky patches on West Bank Road. \nIf you’d like to come along\, email brooklynoldmansbeardmustgo@gmail.com \nA pic from the BOMB squad’s March working bee\n \nSome of the Brooklyn Old Man’s Beard group\, aka the BOMB Squad!
URL:https://motuekacatchment.org.nz/event/brooklyn-bomb-squad-working-bee-2/
LOCATION:Corner of Mickell Road\, Brooklyn
CATEGORIES:Pest Management
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250918T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250918T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T190715
CREATED:20250626T043012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T015339Z
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SUMMARY:Community Hui: Understanding our rivers\, strengthening our communities
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a collaborative hui exploring the Motueka River system—iwi connections\, historical protection and management\, current dynamics and health\, and the resilience we need for the future. We’ll share insights on recent flood events\, river behaviour\, and begin the conversation around solutions for climate change and future flood resilience. \nThis event brings together iwi\, scientists\, engineers\, and community voices to deepen understanding and strengthen our collective response to flooding\, ecosystem health\, and community wellbeing. \n\n🕘 Session Highlights\n🔹 Iwi perspectives on the Motueka River\, catchment management\, and the Water Conservation Order\n🔹 River morphology\, sediment\, flood facts\, and freshwater ecology\n🔹 Resilience planning—wetlands\, flood response\, and community-led adaptation \n\n🎤 Speakers Include\n• Dayveen Stephens (Ngāti Tama\, MCC Co-Chair)\n• John Ellis (Contractor\, TDC)\n• Neil Deans (Ngāti Koata)\n• Mike Harvey (River Geomorphologist)\n• Trevor James (Principal Scientist\, TDC)\n• Alastair Clement (TDC Natural Hazards & Geomorphology)\n• Seb Den Doncker (Stream & River Consultants) \n\n☕ Lunch and refreshments provided\n🤝 Expect kōrero panels\, interactive group sessions\, and space to share ideas and build connections \nEveryone is welcome—especially community members from across the Motueka catchment. Let’s come together to listen\, learn\, and lead—ki uta ki tai. \n📌 Spaces are limited.\nRegister here\, including if you’d like to receive a recording of the event:\n👉 https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2ZJ3KL2
URL:https://motuekacatchment.org.nz/event/community-hui-understanding-our-river-strengthening-our-communities/
LOCATION:Riverside Community and Cultural Centre\, 289 Main Road\, Lower Moutere
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250906T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250906T123000
DTSTAMP:20260406T190715
CREATED:20250807T000614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250807T000614Z
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SUMMARY:Brooklyn Reserve Community Planting Day
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://motuekacatchment.org.nz/event/brooklyn-reserve-community-planting-day/
LOCATION:Linden Place Reserve\, Linden Place\, Brooklyn
CATEGORIES:Biodiversity
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250828T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250828T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T190715
CREATED:20250807T002706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250807T021014Z
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SUMMARY:Rapid Relief Team Tapawera event for farmers
DESCRIPTION:The Rapid Relief Team have their upcoming Farmers Community Connect event in Tapawera\, on Thursday 28th August 2025 from 8am – 12pm. This event is to support flood affected farmers in the Tasman region\, with donations of fencing materials. For more information about our past Farmers Community Connect events\, visit: www.bit.ly/FCCnz. \nAt the Tapawera event\, farmers will have access to: \n\nDonated fencing packs including posts and wire\nRRT’s FREE BBQ breakfast and lunch\nBarista coffee\nLocal support services including health services\, farm management advisory and veterinary support\nOpportunity to connect with their local community\n\nAll farmers must register by Friday 22nd August to receive free fencing materials. To register\, they can visit www.bit.ly/tapaweraFCC\, or call 028 2550 0838. \nWe would love to have you help us spread the word about this event! You can share our posts on social media\, print and share the attached flyer\, or send out your own emails including the event details and registration link.
URL:https://motuekacatchment.org.nz/event/rapid-relief-team-tapawera-event-for-farmers/
LOCATION:160 Tadmor Valley Road\, Tapawera
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250810T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250810T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T190715
CREATED:20250806T234737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250807T000056Z
UID:7397-1754834400-1754845200@motuekacatchment.org.nz
SUMMARY:MCC trap collection
DESCRIPTION:This Sunday 10 August from 2-5pm is another opportunity to collect the subsidised traps you ordered from MCC in May & June. \nYou will need to pay for your traps in advance: \nDOC 200 (stoats) $50 \nRat Trap $15 \nTASMAN ENVIRONMENTAL TRUST \n03-1354-0519197-00 \nUse your SURNAME & the words MCC TRAP as your reference. \nOnce paid\, please come to the Ngatimoti Community Rooms/Fire Station between 2-5pm on Sunday to collect your traps. \nIf you can’t remember which traps you ordered\, email support@motuekacatchment.org.nz to find out. \nA big Thank You to all the trappers in our area\, lets get rid of those pesky pests!
URL:https://motuekacatchment.org.nz/event/mcc-trap-collection/
LOCATION:Ngatimoti Community Rooms
CATEGORIES:Pest Management
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250802T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250802T123000
DTSTAMP:20260406T190715
CREATED:20250626T044055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T050522Z
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SUMMARY:Linden Place Reserve Community Planting Day
DESCRIPTION:Brooklyn Planting Project\nThe BOMB Squad has taken on a small native planting project on the banks of the Brooklyn Stream just past the Linden Reserve\, in conjunction with Vaila Orchard.  We’re currently preparing the site for planting in early spring and have a bit more work to do in removing willow saplings.\n\nIf you are a keen gardener with time on your hands or would like to know more about this project\, please do get in touch as we definitely need more people involved!\n\nWe are having a community planting day:\nSaturday 2 August\, 10am – 12.30pm\nLinden Place Reserve\, Brooklyn.\n\nAll welcome\, but please let us know if you’d like to come along by emailing:\nbrooklynoldmansbeardmustgo@gmail.com
URL:https://motuekacatchment.org.nz/event/linden-place-reserve-community-planting-day/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250615T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250615T130000
DTSTAMP:20260406T190715
CREATED:20250529T020527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T220301Z
UID:7190-1749974400-1749992400@motuekacatchment.org.nz
SUMMARY:MCC at the Motueka Sunday market
DESCRIPTION:The Motueka Catchment Collective crew will be at the Motueka Sunday market on Sunday 15th June. We will have a stall with all sorts of things to talk to you about and show you. This will include: \n\nTraps – rat traps\, DOC200s and possum traps to disseminate to those community members who’ve ordered them. If you’re interested in getting traps\, you can put your name down for our next round of trap construction. So far we’ve had 100 registrations\, so jump on the band wagon and join in the trapping effort!\nPlants – members of our Biodiversity and Restoration Thematic group will be there with some native plants from our community nurseries. You might have to do a few things to receive a free eco-sourced native plant to take home! Come find out!\nRiver recreation spots – we plan to have a map showing our new picnic spots and the proposed spots that additional MCC picnic tables will go\, as well as be able to talk to you about a few other initiatives that the River Access and Recreation Thematic group have underway\, including signage.\nWater quality – e may have some information about our community based freshwater monitoring\, including showing you some of the bits of SHMAK kit\, a Stream Health Monitoring Assessment Kit.\n\nWe might have a few other prizes and giveaways so come along and say hi!
URL:https://motuekacatchment.org.nz/event/mcc-at-the-motueka-sunday-market/
LOCATION:Motueka Sunday Market
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250614T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250614T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T190715
CREATED:20250529T101217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T220431Z
UID:7200-1749895200-1749902400@motuekacatchment.org.nz
SUMMARY:Brooklyn BOMB squad OMB working bee
DESCRIPTION:Brooklyn Old Man’s Beard Group aka The BOMB Squad\n\nWe’re looking for new volunteers!\nWe’re a very informal group that runs monthly working bees in the hope that we can eventually push Old Man’s Beard out of Brooklyn. We have a mailing list of 23 people\, with anything between 3-10 people turning up to each session. We’re a friendly bunch of people who enjoy a chat and a laugh while wielding loppers and saws\, and here is absolutely no pressure to attend every working bee.  However\, we are keen to increase our volunteer numbers\, so please get in touch if you’d like to join our email list.\nEmail us at brooklynoldmansbeardmustgo@gmail.com\n\nNext BOMB Squad working bee is\nSaturday 14 June\n10am -12pm (it doesn’t matter if you only come for an hour)\nMeet at Blue Gum corner\n\nTools/gloves/poison/morning tea provided\nWe’ll be chopping and poisoning vines on the West Bank Road towards Brooklyn.\nLet us know if you’re planning to attend.
URL:https://motuekacatchment.org.nz/event/brooklyn-bomb-squad-omb-working-bee/
LOCATION:Blue Gum Corner
CATEGORIES:Pest Management
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250607T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250607T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T190715
CREATED:20250529T100934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T220227Z
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SUMMARY:Brooklyn Community planting day
DESCRIPTION:Brooklyn Planting Project\nThe BOMB Squad has taken on a small native planting project on the banks of the Brooklyn Stream just past the Linden Reserve\, in conjunction with Vaila Orchard.  We’re currently preparing the site for planting in early spring and have a bit more work to do in removing willow saplings.\n\nIf you are a keen gardener with time on your hands or would like to know more about this project\, please do get in touch as we definitely need more people involved!\n\nEmail us at brooklynoldmansbeardmustgo@gmail.com\n \nNext Brooklyn Planting Project working bee is\nSaturday 7th June\n10am -12pm\n\nWe’ll be removing and poisoning more of the scraggly young willow trees\, in preparation for August planting.\nMeet at the far corner of the Linden Place Reserve\n\nBring saws (handsaw\, chainsaw)\n\nCuppa and a muffin afterwards (bring your own drink)\n\n\nThere will be further dates for this project coming up too\, so watch this space!\n\n\n\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				Kim\,\, Dean\, Joe \,Nick\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				planting site\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				Dean\, Nick\, Petreah\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				Planting site
URL:https://motuekacatchment.org.nz/event/brooklyn-community-planting-day/
LOCATION:far corner of the Linden Place Reserve
CATEGORIES:Biodiversity
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250606T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250606T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T190715
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UID:7086-1749204000-1749211200@motuekacatchment.org.nz
SUMMARY:Fence masterclass: A guided tour with a fencing guru
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to get fencing right from fencing guru John Knoakes. Also learn about new fencing technologies from Ken McMiken from Gallagher. \nThe MCC would like to invite all rural landowners\, residents\, farmers and others interested in fencing to a guided tour around John Noakes’ farm to show you the various types of fencing to protect your environmental restoration work and native bush areas (including QEII lots)\, waterways\, including riparian areas and wetlands\, along with just general fencing tips for your rural property. \nJohn Knoakes is a fencing contractor with tons of experience. He was recently awarded the “legends” award at the Annual Fencing Contractors Association of New Zealand industry awards. \nThe very knowledgeable and practical John Noakes will talk you through the pros and cons and must haves for different fencing functions\, as well as gates. He’ll also give you a demonstration of all the equipment you’ll need\, how to erect and operate electric fencing\, and give you pointers around fencing maintenance. \nMotueka catchment residents will also have the opportunity to apply for free fenceposts through Repost. MCC will be be requesting applications shortly. \nTo register\, go here. \nHere are some photos from last year’s MCC fencing event which was a great success.
URL:https://motuekacatchment.org.nz/event/fence-masterclass-a-guided-tour-with-a-fencing-guru/
LOCATION:15 Hurley Road\, Motueka Valley
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250529T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250529T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T190715
CREATED:20250529T021918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T100531Z
UID:7193-1748505600-1748538000@motuekacatchment.org.nz
SUMMARY:Motueka OMB group QEII weeding event
DESCRIPTION:The Motueka OMB Group\, led by Bruce Stare\, who is also a member of the Pest Management group of MCC\, are holding an OMB weeding event in a significant piece of QEII covenanted bush on private land on Saturday July 27th. Bruce is still finalising details for the event\, including the time. Watch this space for an update and more details! \nIt would be great to have a good number of people from the community along to this event. Managing OMB in native bush areas is priority for MCC\, and is a real challenge in the catchment. If we focus our efforts on tackling OMB in significant native bush areas the task doesn’t seem so huge. It will also greatly help the trees and habitats in these areas if they’re not infested with OMB.
URL:https://motuekacatchment.org.nz/event/motueka-omb-group-qeii-weeding-event/
CATEGORIES:Pest Management
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250509T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250509T123000
DTSTAMP:20260406T190715
CREATED:20250326T214343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250328T004747Z
UID:6828-1746783000-1746793800@motuekacatchment.org.nz
SUMMARY:Growing native forests workshop
DESCRIPTION:When:       Friday 9 May\, 9.30 – 12.30pm \nWhere:      Moutere Hills Community Centre \nThis workshop will cover the basics of growing native forests\, plant propagation and selection\, and much more. This workshop is organised by Te Uru Rākau – New Zealand Forest Service to support sustainable native afforestation efforts. \nSee this link for more information and to register – https://www.canopy.govt.nz/events/2025/growing-native-forests-upper-moutere/
URL:https://motuekacatchment.org.nz/event/growing-native-forests-workshop/
LOCATION:Moutere Hills Community Centre\, 1539 Moutere Highway\, Lower Moutere\, 7175\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Biodiversity,Forestry
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250419T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250419T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T190715
CREATED:20250402T011125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T201408Z
UID:6928-1745056800-1745064000@motuekacatchment.org.nz
SUMMARY:Brooklyn planting project working bee
DESCRIPTION:It’s time for another preparation session at our Brooklyn stream planting area.  We will continue scraping out a rough path and chopping down more of the skinny willow saplings.  The area is looking good and it’s easy to imagine how beautiful it will look in years to come!\n\n\nDean (left)\, Nick\, Petreah at the planting site\n\nSaturday 19th April (Easter weekend)\n10am – 12 noon\nCuppa & catch up at noon\n\nMeeting at the Linden Place Reserve\, located at the end of Linden Place\, off Mickell Rd\, Brooklyn. 
URL:https://motuekacatchment.org.nz/event/brooklyn-planting-project-working-bee/
LOCATION:Linden Place Reserve\, located at the end of Linden Place\, off Mickell Rd\, Brooklyn.
CATEGORIES:Biodiversity
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250417T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250417T153000
DTSTAMP:20260406T190715
CREATED:20250309T223829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T190025Z
UID:6723-1744882200-1744903800@motuekacatchment.org.nz
SUMMARY:Innovative farming solutions for people\, place and planet
DESCRIPTION:This forum is open to all but is targeted at farmers and rural land managers wanting to know how to put more money in their back pockets while looking after their land for future generations.\nThe forum is structured around a number of topics and there will be a mix of presentations\, trade stands\, and Q&A sessions. Presenters are a mix of government organisations\, businesses offering innovative solutions\, and farmers who’ve implemented some of these solutions on their farms. Topics include:\n\nData management tools\nSmart Energy solutions\nFarm plans and integrated farm planning\nEmissions Trading Scheme possibilities\nPest Management\n\n\nThere will be breaks so attendees can walk around stands to hear more detailed information from trade stand holders about what they offer…. and of course food will be provided. \nThis event is free to attend\, courtesy of the Motueka Catchment Collective and the Ministry of Primary Industries. \n\n\nRegister here – https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/QGBZ3X8
URL:https://motuekacatchment.org.nz/event/new-technologies-for-farms-forum/
LOCATION:Moutere Hills Community Centre\, 1539 Moutere Highway\, Lower Moutere\, 7175\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:All events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250413T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250413T130000
DTSTAMP:20260406T190715
CREATED:20250303T234903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T185826Z
UID:6665-1744536600-1744549200@motuekacatchment.org.nz
SUMMARY:MCC BIG April Old Man's Beard weeding event
DESCRIPTION:The Pest Management Group invites you to the fourth BIG Motueka Valley April Community Weeding Bee to clear Old Man’s Beard vines from native vines from a site near Haycocks Bush. This is an iconic site next to the Motueka River and we need your help to restore it! \nMCC are continuing their fight against Old Mans’ Beard which is taking over in the Motueka Valley & needs to be stopped! This is all the more urgent as there was a huge flowering this year leaving many seeds ready to fly.\n\n\n\n\nLocals and volunteers will be picking up their secateurs & bottles of gel weedkiller to continue their work. All tools & a picnic lunch will be provided. \n\nWhere: 2094 Motueka River West Bank Road\nWhen: Sunday 13th April\, 9.30am – 1pm \n\nThere will be local experts present to offer weed killing information & training on Old Mans Beard & other common plant pests plus information on pest animal trapping with updates on baits to use\, trapping strategy & getting registered with TrapNZ.\n\nCome and join the MCC in making a difference to our taonga species and our beautiful awa – be a part of the change you wish to see! Register here – https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/77VXXV8 \nIf you’d rather volunteer other skills and time than weeding\, we’d love to hear from you too. Email support@motuekacatchment.co.nz.\n\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				Heather Lindsay removing OMB vines at MCC’s 2nd event\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				Members of Fish and Game helping at MCC’s 1st weeding event\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				Old Man’s Beard\n				\n		\n\n 
URL:https://motuekacatchment.org.nz/event/mcc-big-april-old-mans-beard-weeding-event/
LOCATION:Haycocks Bush\, Motueka River West Bank Road\, 2094 Motueka River West Bank Road\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Pest Management
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250405T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250405T113000
DTSTAMP:20260406T190715
CREATED:20250309T223546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T010721Z
UID:6752-1743845400-1743852600@motuekacatchment.org.nz
SUMMARY:BOMB squad April working bee
DESCRIPTION:A pic from the BOMB squad’s March working bee\nWhen:       Saturday 5th April\, 9:30am – 11:30am \nWhere:      Meet at meet at Blue Gum corner \nOur next Brooklyn Old Man’s Beard working bee is scheduled for this Saturday.  People are concerned at the way OMB is steadily spreading around the Blue Gum corner area and we’re going to focus on this area until we’ve brought it under control.\n\n\nAs usual we’ll gather for a cup of tea/coffee and a spot of home baking at 11:30am.  Bring your own drinks and I’ll bring something tasty to share! \n\n\nWe have gloves\, secateurs\, pruning saws and poison for everyone to use. \n\n\nIf you have loppers and/or your own tools and prefer to use them\, please do. \n\n\nLooking forward to seeing you\, the more the merrier!! \n\n\n  \n 
URL:https://motuekacatchment.org.nz/event/bomb-squad-april-working-bee/
LOCATION:Blue Gum Corner
CATEGORIES:All events,Biodiversity
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250316T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250316T130000
DTSTAMP:20260406T190715
CREATED:20250303T234927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250309T220050Z
UID:6661-1742117400-1742130000@motuekacatchment.org.nz
SUMMARY:MCC BIG March weeding event
DESCRIPTION:Heather Lindsay\, local who helped at MCC’s 2nd event\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				Members of Fish and Game helping clear OMB\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				Bruce Stare\, a key member of the Pest Management Group\n				\n		\n\nThe Motueka Catchment Collective’s Pest Management Group are continuing their fight against Old Mans Beard which is taking over in the Motueka Valley & needs to be stopped! This is all the more urgent at the moment as there was a huge flowering this year leaving many seeds ready to fly. \nThe MCC will be holding 2 Big Weeding Events on Sundays 16 March & 13 April where locals & volunteers will be picking up their secateurs & bottles of gel weedkiller to continue their work removing this pest from native trees at Haycocks Bush\, 2094 Motueka River Westbank Road. \nYou are invited to come along and join in from 9.30am. All tools & a picnic lunch will be provided. \nAnyone attending the working bee will receive a free bottle of weed control gel to take home & use on their own properties. \nTrapping animal pests like rats\, possums\, stoats & controlling plant pests which smother the trees has a direct effect on the health of our native birds\, bush & river. \nCome & join the Motueka Catchment Collective in making a difference to our taonga species and our beautiful awa – be a part of the change you wish to see! \nIf you don’t fancy doing the actual weeding work but would like to volunteer any other skills/time\, they’d love to hear from you. Contact support@motuekacatchment.co.nz for information and to register for these events.
URL:https://motuekacatchment.org.nz/event/mcc-big-march-weeding-event/
LOCATION:Haycocks Bush\, Motueka River West Bank Road\, 2094 Motueka River West Bank Road\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Pest Management
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250221T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250221T133000
DTSTAMP:20260406T190715
CREATED:20250129T010603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250211T015255Z
UID:6604-1740132000-1740144600@motuekacatchment.org.nz
SUMMARY:Protect your land and water:  Sediment control solutions every landowner needs to know!
DESCRIPTION:When: Friday\, 21 February\, 10am – 1:30 pm  \nWhere: Tapawera Rugby Club Room\, Main Road\, Tapawera   \nDo you have areas of your land that are prone to erosion? Would you like to discuss and learn practical techniques and methods to reduce soil loss from your farm\, lifestyle property\, or forestry block?   \nMotueka Catchment Collective would like to invite you to this event aimed at helping answer key questions landowners have about ensuring effective control of sediment on their rural property. We have a line-up of excellent speakers who will talk you through some of these key questions\, giving great examples and case studies to help make their advice as practical as possible.   \n  \n  \nQuestions that will be addressed are:  \n\nWhy is sediment control important in the Motueka catchment? \n\n\nWhat are some key research findings that have emerged regarding sediment in the Motueka Catchment? \n\n\nWhat are the current regulations regarding sediment and what tools are available to the community to manage sediment issues? \n\n\nHow is forestry addressing sediment concerns and what are the most commonly used mitigation practices? \n\n\nHow is the agricultural sector addressing sediment issues and what are the most common and effective mitigation practices? \n\nSpeakers include:  \n\nDr. Les Basher\, NZ Landcare Research  \n\n\nDr. Andrew Swales\, Principal Scientist – Coastal and Estuarine Physical Processes\, Programme Leader  – NIWA \n\n\nDr Charlotte Šunde\, Policy Planner\, Natural Resources – Tasman District Council \n\n\nMike Fahey –  Taylors Contracting \n\n\nDr. Tom Mackay – Director – Verdantia Research \n\nOnce speakers have given their presentations\, there will be an opportunity for the audience to ask questions of a wider panel of speakers and other experts. Such as:   \n\nTrevor James – Principal Scientist   Freshwater & Estuarine Ecology – Tasman District Council   \n\n\nDan Montgomery – Technical/Environmental Forester – Tasman Pines \n\n\nSean Hardly – Marine Biologist – NIWA \n\nLight lunch will be provided. The event is free\, courtesy of MCC.   \nDon’t miss this important event that will give you practical advice and tools at a property level about reducing erosion and managing sediment loss.   \nRegister now here –https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CYLWZSC
URL:https://motuekacatchment.org.nz/event/protect-your-land-and-water-sediment-control-solutions-every-landowner-needs-to-know/
LOCATION:Tapawera Rugby Clubrooms\, Main Road\, Tapawera
CATEGORIES:Forestry,Freshwater Monitoring
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250220T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250220T230000
DTSTAMP:20260406T190715
CREATED:20250129T010624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250129T010624Z
UID:6607-1740076200-1740092400@motuekacatchment.org.nz
SUMMARY:Tasman Bay Guardians FUN-draising event!
DESCRIPTION:Come to the Playhouse Theatre on February 20th from 6.30pm until 11pm to hear some awesome DJ’s and support the ongoing work of Tasman Bay Guardians in our catchment. The event is $30. Expect an electrifying lineup of funky breaks\, garage\, ragga vibes\, jungle rhythms\, and drum and bass bangers.  \n  \nHere’s the event link on facebook with more details – https://www.facebook.com/events/964854555848369/  \nIt should be a fun night and it would be great to support our very own Tasman Bay Guardians who do so much great work in our catchment.  All ticket sales go directly to Tasman Bay Guardians\, supporting their vital work in marine and freshwater conservation\, education\, and community collaboration. 
URL:https://motuekacatchment.org.nz/event/tasman-bay-guardians-fun-draising-event/
LOCATION:Playhouse Theatre\, 171 Westdale Road\, Tasman 7081
CATEGORIES:All events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250215T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250215T113000
DTSTAMP:20260406T190715
CREATED:20250129T010643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T185847Z
UID:6610-1739611800-1739619000@motuekacatchment.org.nz
SUMMARY:BOMB squad working bee
DESCRIPTION:Linden Place Reserve planting site\nWhen:   Saturday 15 February\, 9am – 11am  \nWhere:  meeting at the Linden Place Reserve\, located at the end of Linden Place\, off Mickell Rd\, Brooklyn.  \nDetails:  Kim will send details a week before including what tools to bring.   \nThe plan for 2025 is to continue preparing the site\, with the focus on weed control and creating a permanent track during the first six months. Call Kim Burridge on 027 288 2134 or email brooklynoldmansbeardmustgo@gmail.com if you’re interested in helping out. This is a Brooklyn community project\, but we welcome volunteers from anywhere.   \n 
URL:https://motuekacatchment.org.nz/event/bomb-squad-working-bee/
LOCATION:Linden Place Reserve\, Linden Place\, Brooklyn
CATEGORIES:All events,Biodiversity
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241211T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241211T193000
DTSTAMP:20260406T190715
CREATED:20241202T205331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241203T041013Z
UID:6445-1733938200-1733945400@motuekacatchment.org.nz
SUMMARY:Whenua Iti native plant potting up event
DESCRIPTION:Community nurseries in the Motueka and Moutere catchments have been growing first colonising native seedlings for potting up and growing on for their catchment groups.\nThis is the time of year some of the community nurseries need a little help to finish potting up seedlings to fill their nurseries. \nAt this event you will help add to the plants already potted up by students and these will be planted out by students on landowners properties once they’re big enough. \nPlease note there may be some 1 – 5cm seedlings leftover that we can give away before Christmas for people to take home\, pot up themselves using their own containers and potting mix. There is an opportunity to register an interest in that as well in below survey. \nTo register for these events – https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/8L55JFM
URL:https://motuekacatchment.org.nz/event/whenua-iti-native-plant-potting-up-event/
LOCATION:Whenua Iti Outdoors\, 375 Main Road\, Lower Moutere
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241209T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241209T110000
DTSTAMP:20260406T190715
CREATED:20241202T200109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241202T234526Z
UID:6430-1733736600-1733742000@motuekacatchment.org.nz
SUMMARY:Motueka native plant potting up / pricking out event
DESCRIPTION:Community nurseries in the Motueka and Moutere catchments have been growing first colonising native seedlings for potting up / pricking out and growing on for their catchment groups.\nThis is the time of year some of the community nurseries need a little help to finish potting up seedlings to fill their nurseries\, or have some excess seedlings they are able to give away.\n\n\n\n\nAt this event next Monday 9th December bewteen 9.30am and 11am\, you’ll learn how to grow your own native plants\, pot up / prick out plants into root trainers to take home to grow on. Please bring empty root trainers if you have them. There is a limit of 20 people. You will be notified of the location after registering\, but it is in central Motueka.\n\n\n\n\nPlease register here – https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/8L55JFM.\n\n\nThe late Roger Gaskell giving advice at last year’s potting up event
URL:https://motuekacatchment.org.nz/event/mcc-potting-up-pricking-out-event/
LOCATION:Motueka (venue TBC)
CATEGORIES:Biodiversity
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