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Ka ora te awa, ka ora te tangata – when the river is well, people are well
What's our journey?
The Motueka Catchment Collective (MCC) is a collective of local community members who aim to facilitate community action to enhance freshwater wellbeing across the Motueka catchment. The MCC began in 2020 when a group of motivated farmers in the Upper Motueka wanted to start a catchment group.
The collective is supported by funding from Ministry of Primary Industries to help build capacity and expand reach into the community.
What is the MCC doing?
MCC has run many events, workshops and training since its inception, along with supporting community members with their catchment projects. After asking the community what was important, Thematic Groups were set up to take action in the following areas across the catchment:
Progress of the Motueka Catchment Collective
This article provides a summary of achievements and highlights from last year – click here.
Funding and resources
The MCC received $870,000 funding from Ministry of Primary Industries in 2020 to help build capacity and expand reach into the community. The funding lasts until June 2025.
Other funding has come from Trees that Count and other external funding sources. In addition, places like Waimea Nurseries gift their used bamboo poles to MCC nurseries to help with native plantings. Many people gift their time and energy to the collective to organise events, contribute to discussions and decisions, and have an active involvement in training and conservation efforts.
Identifying priorities
A number of public meetings have been held across the catchment on different topics to ensure the focus of the MCC aligns with community goals. A survey was conducted in 2023 to determine what priorities the community want the Motueka Catchment Collective to focus on. The survey was sent to xx people, and 288 responses were received from community members from across the catchment. Three meetings were held across the catchment to discuss the results of the survey.
These informed the priorities identified by the collective as you can see on our home page.
To download the results of this survey please click here (PDF).
Appointment of people and groups
Although it would be great to jump straight into mahi on the ground in the catchment, a big part of the Motueka Catchment Collective’s initial focus is to build capacity in the community, and to create strong, high functioning groups and connections to enable the mahi to be done effectively and collaboratively. In light of this, the following are examples of progress made to form groups and establish connections:
- A Steering Group has been formed – this is to provide high level governance of the progress of MCC.
- Four Thematic Groups have been established, and a number more are in the process of being formed. The purpose of these groups is to take action on the priorities identified from survey results.
- Terms of reference have been established for the Steering Group and a number of the Thematic Groups.
- Regular meetings are being held with Thematic Group members and the Steering Group.
- A full-time paid coordinator has been appointed to manage the project and oversee the delivery to project milestones, along with a number of part time support staff.
- Four iwi representatives have joined the governance group (SG), on behalf of Ngāti Tama, Ngāti Rārua, Te Ātiawa, Ngāti Kuia, Ngāti Apa ki Te Rā Tō and Rangitāne.
Support and partnerships
This work could not be done without the help of many other organisations and individuals. The Motueka Catchment Collective is supported by the Tasman Environmental Trust. Like some other community led environmental groups or projects, TET provides support for budget management, administration, coordination and project management, and use of templates and systems.
The MCC also works closely with many other established groups and organisations who provide invaluable input. These include:
- Tasman Bay Guardians – TBG help facilitate events such as the guided snorkel events, SHMAK kit training and other freshwater work.
- NZ Landcare Trust – also help run joint events and contribute resources and knowledge to help the project.
- Tasman District Council – provide technical knowledge, some financial support and general support.
Events delivered
Events are a big part of bringing together and empowering the community in the catchment. So since the project started there have been many events held.
CLICK HERE to see a list of events we’ve organised.
How can I find out more information and/or take part?
We would love your support! To find out how you can be involved in this action and to sign up for our newsletter, please contact Shannon Parker.
Also, check out and like our Motueka Catchment Collective Facebook page.
Also, check out and like our Motueka Catchment Collective Facebook page.