Western Bay of Plenty Catchments
From Waihī Beach to Pukehina and across to the Kaimai Mamaku Conservation Forest, the Western Bay of Plenty has faced the most significant changes to land use.
Our work is focused on increasing biodiversity and improving water quality. We do this by partnering with local community groups and individuals on environmental projects that are important to them.
Projects in your backyard – Pukekauri Farms
Restoring biodiversity and improving water quality couldn’t be done without our community.
Volunteers undertake some of the most crucial work across our vibrant region. Every year thousands of people, roll up their sleeves and get to work helping protect our wai (water), whenua (land) and kararehe (animals).
Funding, support and advice
For some projects, financial support may even be available to help you – whether you’re a landowner, organisation, care group or even a school.
That’s why we have a dedicated team of Land Management Officers to provide advice and support that suits you, your property and environmental goals best.
Our Land Management Officers work closely with landowners, iwi, hapū, community groups and organisations to support and encourage better land use practices around the rohe.
We can provide advice on a range of topics, from big projects like restoring a wetland to something as small as advice on what native plants are best to use on your property – we’re here to help.
For some projects, financial support may even be available to help you – whether you’re a landowner, organisation, care group or even a school.
If you are ready to get started or simply want to find out more, get in touch with your local Land Management Officer by selecting your area on the map.
Please note, our Land Management Officers cannot support resource consent applications or conditions, and funding cannot be applied to compliance costs these either.
Cutwater Road Wetland
Cutwater Road Wetland sits between the Pongakawa River and Pukehina Canal on the fringe of the Waihī Estuary. In partnership with Te Wahapū o Waihī, Regional Council will transform 30ha of farmland into coastal wetlands to help restore the health of the Waihī Estuary.
