Being a treasurer is an important role in any community organisation.
This practical workshop is designed to support new and existing treasurers with the essential knowledge needed to manage finances confidently and responsibly.

In this session we’ll cover:
• The role and responsibilities of a treasurer
• Key legislation and compliance requirements
• Financial reporting responsibilities
• Tax returns and key filing obligations
• How to prevent and identify fraudulent behaviour

 Upcoming Workshops

Queenstown – Wed 1 April | 5.30–7.30pm
Cromwell - Wednesday 29 April | 5.30pm – 7.30pm
Wānaka - Tuesday 5 May | 5.30pm – 7.30pm
Alexandra - Thursday 14 May | 5.30pm – 7.30pm

To register head to https://huddl.nz/.../upskilling-and.../treasurer-101

Otago Catchment Community and NZ Landcare Trust - Otago Catchment Leaders Forum

Earnscleugh Hall - 506 Earnscleugh Road

From Practice to Impact: Catchments in Action

For more information and to RSVP (by Friday May 8th) contact Camille admin@otagocatchments.co.nz , 027 418 3414

Lawrence, our Grand Tour is coming back this year with a new spin on the format

Here’s what you can expect on the night:

Power Hour (6:00pm) - Kick things off with a hands-on support session led by the Resolution team.

This is a great opportunity to get more out of Resolution, ask questions, or simply have a chat in a more informal setting — whether you're already using it or just curious to learn more.

A few examples of what you might want to chat through or get help with:

- Getting your team set up

- Adding and managing staff

- Organising and updating tags

- Enabling and using Chat day-to-day

- Making the most of Map Layers

- Seeing how Resolution could work for your operation (we’ll have a sales representative there if you’d like to chat further or get a live demo)

Resolution Real Talk (7:00pm) - A relaxed evening with a light supper, a few refreshments, and an open, informal atmosphere.

Resolution Update & Tips : A short overview of the past 12 months, including key new features and practical takeaways

Farmer Panel: Hear from farmers sharing how they’re using Resolution in their day-to-day, the impact it’s had, and real examples from their operation

Open Q&A: Ask questions, share ideas, and be part of the conversation

Feel free to join us for the Power Hour, the main session, or both.

Register here: https://forms.gle/8QcKUnrsg2eYRPxT9

An invitation to a South Otago Farming for Profit event focused on practical, on-farm feral animal control tools and strategies.

When: Friday 8 May 2026, 1:00–4:00pm

Where: Toko Rugby Club, Union Street, Milton

Otago: Kane property - Westholm Dairies, Dairy & Beef, Tapanui, 9am

Southland: Roberts property - Top Deck Trading, Dairy Grazing, Deer and Beef, Marino Downs, 1pm

SAVE THE DATE!

Why burn fuel twice when you can visit TWO incredible farms in ONE trip?

We're bringing people together, sharing ideas, and showcasing some great work happening across Otago & Southland!

Bringing you double the ideas, double the inspiration… and better value for your diesel

Make sure you’re following our page and Southland's Ballance Farm Environment Awards page, so you don’t miss out!

https://www.facebook.com/BFEA.Southland

Being a treasurer is an important role in any community organisation.
This practical workshop is designed to support new and existing treasurers with the essential knowledge needed to manage finances confidently and responsibly.

In this session we’ll cover:
• The role and responsibilities of a treasurer
• Key legislation and compliance requirements
• Financial reporting responsibilities
• Tax returns and key filing obligations
• How to prevent and identify fraudulent behaviour

 Upcoming Workshops

Queenstown – Wed 1 April | 5.30–7.30pm
Cromwell - Wednesday 29 April | 5.30pm – 7.30pm
Wānaka - Tuesday 5 May | 5.30pm – 7.30pm
Alexandra - Thursday 14 May | 5.30pm – 7.30pm

To register head to https://huddl.nz/.../upskilling-and.../treasurer-101

Outsmart the worms. Protect your profits.

Parasites continue to be one of the biggest silent drains on sheep and cattle performance — but smart, practical management can make a real difference. Beef + Lamb New Zealand’s Wormwise programme is running a series of upcoming workshops and a webinar designed to help farmers stay ahead of the challenge this season.

What’s coming up?

Wormwise Webinar – Online

Mon 4 May | 7:00–8:00pm

Learn practical strategies that go beyond routine drenching

Reduce drench resistance and protect future productivity

Improve monitoring, grazing management and decision-making

Take home tools you can apply immediately on your own farm

Whether you’re battling high worm loads now or planning ahead for upcoming seasons, there’s an option to suit everyone — join in person or jump online from home.

Registrations are essential.

Find out more and secure your spot here:

https://beeflambnz.com/events

Let’s build healthier, more resilient stock — and take control of the worm challenge together.

The online workshop will be held on Monday, 4 May at 11am. The catchments, consents and compliance teams will be online to present and answer any questions you may have.

The online workshop consists of:

• A short presentation covering:

  • The latest IWG research findings

  • Current legislation regarding IWG (what has changed)

  • IWG Management Plan overview

  • Risk identification in IWG paddocks

  • Overview and selection of IWG good management practices.

• A Q&A session

Online workshop details for Monday, 4 May, 11am:

MS Teams link: orc.govt.nz/iwgonline 

Optional (if the link above does not work for you; this is for manually finding the meeting)

MS Teams Meeting ID: 492 104 371 728 93 

NZ Landcare Trust webinar, "The Economic and Environmental Benefits of Native Habitats for Productive Systems," featuring Susan Moore Lavo, Senior Advisor for Te Uru Rakau NZ Forest Service.

Discover how integrating native habitats, from forest blocks and wetlands to small areas for attracting beneficial insects, can enhance farms and other productive systems. These ecosystems offer a wealth of environmental, cultural, spiritual, and economic advantages, complementing land use rather than competing with it.

Learn how to enrich the land you live and work on.

Register here‍ ‍

Being a treasurer is an important role in any community organisation.
This practical workshop is designed to support new and existing treasurers with the essential knowledge needed to manage finances confidently and responsibly.

In this session we’ll cover:
• The role and responsibilities of a treasurer
• Key legislation and compliance requirements
• Financial reporting responsibilities
• Tax returns and key filing obligations
• How to prevent and identify fraudulent behaviour

 Upcoming Workshops

Queenstown – Wed 1 April | 5.30–7.30pm
Cromwell - Wednesday 29 April | 5.30pm – 7.30pm
Wānaka - Tuesday 5 May | 5.30pm – 7.30pm
Alexandra - Thursday 14 May | 5.30pm – 7.30pm

To register head to https://huddl.nz/.../upskilling-and.../treasurer-101

How well do they trap sediment?

Field day presenting the results of a 3 year trial.

• How detainment bunds work and where to place them

• Results from the Phosphorus Mitigation Project

• Practically how detainment bunds work on farm

RSVP: pwcg2016@gmail.com

Location: Al Body’s farm - 473 Beatties Road, Tapanui

A fun interactive workshop to build knowledge, confidence and connection.

Where: Middlemarch Golf Club 12.00 pm

Hosted by Trish Rankin (Taranaki Dairy Farmer, Rural Leader & Waste Expert)
On Farm Waste Management

• Best Practice approaches to on-farm waste management

• Practical options for reducing, handling and storing farm waste.

• How good waste management supports Farm Plans and audit outcomes.

• Otago’s rules on rural waste management & local solutions

Resources to support waste and recycling on from will be available on the night.

Supper provided.

RSVP: otagosouthrc@gmail.com P: 0274183414

The Otago Regional Council (ORC) is hosting a free in-person workshop in Cromwell to help with all things related to intensive winter grazing (IWG).

Tapanui Wednesday, 15 April, 11am

West Otago Community Centre1 Suffolk Street, Tapanui
Register at: orc.govt.nz/iwgworkshops

Being a treasurer is an important role in any community organisation.
This practical workshop is designed to support new and existing treasurers with the essential knowledge needed to manage finances confidently and responsibly.

In this session we’ll cover:
• The role and responsibilities of a treasurer
• Key legislation and compliance requirements
• Financial reporting responsibilities
• Tax returns and key filing obligations
• How to prevent and identify fraudulent behaviour

 Upcoming Workshops

Queenstown – Wed 1 April | 5.30–7.30pm
Cromwell - Wednesday 29 April | 5.30pm – 7.30pm
Wānaka - Tuesday 5 May | 5.30pm – 7.30pm
Alexandra - Thursday 14 May | 5.30pm – 7.30pm

To register head to https://huddl.nz/.../upskilling-and.../treasurer-101 

The Otago Regional Council (ORC) is hosting a free in-person workshop in Cromwell to help with all things related to intensive winter grazing (IWG).

Monday, 9 March, 11am
Cromwell & Districts Presbyterian Church (10 Elspeth Street, Cromwell)
Register at: orc.govt.nz/iwgworkshops

bfea.org.nz

Predator Control Workshop at Omakau Golf Club

Learn about methods for possum, rat and mustelid control with:

• Practical trapping demonstrations

• Toxin control options

• Predator control in the Manuherekia context

1 - 3pm followed by afternoon tea and a field trip to see trapping in action at Orkney Wetland.

Register by emailing nicole@otagocatchments.co.nz

Site 1 - Planting unproductive areas

• 10.30am

• Mark Adam’s

• 56 McDonald Road, Woodside

• Meet at shed.

Site 2 - Enhancing an open drain

• 11.45am

• Cody Cowley’s

• 405 Bush Road, Mosgiel

• Meet at shed.

RSVP to sally.dicey@whirika.co.nz

Rural Emergency Preparedness Workshops

NZ Landcare Trust is embarking on a nationwide workshop series designed to equip rural communities with the tools and knowledge to effectively prepare for and respond to emergency events.

From floods and storms to droughts and other adverse events, being well-prepared can make a world of difference when it matters most.

These workshops are
Fun
Interactive
Practical
Fast-paced

You’ll learn how to plan, respond and recover using the Toolbox Module developed by Taranaki Catchment Communities, alongside support from Avalon Communications.

Where and When:

Nelson – 25 Feb
Dunedin – 18 Mar - Cullen Conference Room, Invermay, Mosgiel
Blenheim – 24 Mar
Canterbury (Dunsandel) – 14 Apr
Ruapehu – 23 Apr
North Waikato – 30 Apr
South Waikato – 4 May
Te Puna (BOP) – 13 May
Whangārei – 19 May

This is about strengthening local capabilities and building resilience in our rural communities, so they are prepared before, supported during, and can recover after an emergency.

Register by March 16th at https://landcare.org.nz/link/form_events_registration/form_events_registration.php?gxEvent_ID=727

Lunch provided

Are you part of a local community group, charity or not-for-profit organisation? huddl and Volunteer South invite you to a free workshop looking at the lifecycle of your non-profit board.

Learn how to attract and welcome new board or committee members
Get practical ideas to keep your group strong when people move on
Take away useful tools to support your board or committee

This session is perfect for volunteer-led groups and committees.

 Māniatoto Arts Centre
 Thursday 12 March
 12.00pm – 1.30pm

Don’t miss this chance to upskill and connect with other community organisations.

Find out more and RSVP at https://huddl.nz/existing-groups/upskilling-and-connections/community-committee-essentials

Want to feel more confident with the finances of your community group?

Join us for a free, practical workshop in Alexandra designed for local community groups and hosted by Georgie McLean from ICL Chartered Accountants and Carole Gillions from huddl and Alexandra Community House.

We’ll cover:

How to read and understand key financial statements

Your responsibilities as a board or committee member

The right questions to ask management or the treasurer

Perfect for new board members, volunteer-led groups, or anyone wanting a refresher on the financial side of governance.

Alexandra Community House, 14/20 Centennial Ave

Free

Register at https://events.humanitix.com/finance-101-for-non-profit...

A free workshop to build your skills and confidence using Canva with Bex Borland - Marketing Consultant, Borland Marketing

Time: 11am – 2pm (lunch included)

Venue: St Enoch’s Church Lounge (next to Alexandra Community Centre)

To register email Camille at admin@otagocatchments.co.nz by 6 March

The Otago Regional Council (ORC) is hosting a free in-person workshop in Cromwell to help with all things related to intensive winter grazing (IWG).

Monday, 9 March, 11am
Cromwell & Districts Presbyterian Church (10 Elspeth Street, Cromwell)
Register at: orc.govt.nz/iwgworkshops

The workshop consists of a presentation covering:
• The latest IWG research findings
• Current legislation regarding IWG (what has changed)
• IWG Management Plan overview
• Risk identification in IWG paddocks
• Overview and selection of IWG good management practices.
• A Q&A session

The ORC compliance and catchment advisor teams will help ensure that you leave the workshop with all the updated information you need to know to give you peace of mind for the upcoming winter grazing season.

You will need to register for this workshop (this helps with organising number of staff attending).

There are also other in-person workshops across Otago.

To register or learn more about this in-person IWG workshop and other workshop locations, go to:
orc.govt.nz/iwgworkshops

A chance to reconnect and take a load off. Bring along the farm team and family. Everyone is welcome. Great food, lucky prize draws, activities for the kids.

Clutha Valley Community Centre

There is no cost for dinner but please RSVP number of people and any dietary requirements by text to 0212235498 before 1 Mar.

Non alcoholic drinks provided

Brought to you by Rural Support Trust

What would you like to do for your local environment?

If you’ve got ideas, big or small, then our ECO Fund could be for you!

The ECO Fund supports environment-led projects that protect, enhance, or promote Otago's environment.

Applications for the ECO Fund are opening soon (16 March) — and we want to help you turn your ideas into reality.

Join our webinar to learn more about the ECO Fund and how it could help your environmental project.

When: Tuesday, 3 March at 7pm

Where: Online via Zoom

Link: orc.govt.nz/ecowebinar

What we’ll cover:

What the ECO Fund is (and if it’s right for you)

New funding categories for 2026

Whether you’re a community group, organisation, or private landowner, come along to this webinar to learn more about the ECO Fund.

Can’t make it? No worries — we’ll be recording the session so you can watch it later on.

You will find the recording and other ECO Fund details at:
orc.govt.nz/ecofundwebinar

Keen to grow your confidence and effectiveness as a chair?

Join huddl for 'How to be an Effective Chair' - a practical and engaging workshop in Wānaka, designed to equip aspiring, new, and experienced chairs with the skills and insights needed to lead effectively in today’s non-profit governance environment.

Facilitated by governance expert Giselle McLachlan, Founder of Grounded Governance, this session offers valuable tools and actionable takeaways to help you feel more confident and capable in your chair role.

We ran this session in Cromwell last year and it received rave reviews:

"I liked Giselle's down to earth approach to the subject, her inclusiveness and obvious track record in using what she was teaching."

"This workshop provided practical tips around meeting agendas, valuable tools and key actions to take forward"

Lake Wānaka Centre, 89 Ardmore Street, Wānaka

Cost: $35

Register now: https://huddl.nz/.../upskill.../how-to-be-an-effective-chair

Doug Allan OBE is one of the world’s most respected wildlife cameramen, and he’s coming to New Zealand’s South Island this summer.

Doug has spent more than four decades filming topside and underwater in the world’s most extreme environments, making over fifty expeditions to the Arctic and Antarctica. A multi-Emmy and BAFTA award-winning cameraman, his work includes landmark series such as Blue Planet and Planet Earth. It focusses on the realities of working in extreme environments, long-form storytelling, patience, logistics, and the unseen moments behind iconic wildlife footage. Join Doug for an illustrated evening of adventures, encounters and insights from a life spent working behind the lens. 

Will be visiting venues across the South-Island, including Glenorchy (24 February), Wānaka (26 February), and Queenstown (1 March).

Organisers said while Doug is widely recognised for his filmmaking, he is also a strong voice on conservation. Over more than four decades working in some of the world’s most fragile environments - particularly polar and wilderness regions - he has witnessed first-hand the long-term impacts of climate change, human pressure, and biodiversity loss. His talks focus not only on remarkable encounters, but on what has changed, what is at risk, and why storytelling matters in building public care for wild places.

Event format

• 1-hour illustrated talk

• Followed by a live Q&A session

“For me, wildlife cameramen don’t come much more special than Doug. There’s just no one else who knows these frozen worlds as he does.” - David Attenborough

“From the beautiful and breathtaking to the brutal and provocative, whether you’re a wildlife enthusiast, photographer, documentary maker or simply fascinated by his work, Doug Allan’s stories make this an evening you don’t want to end.” - Total Ntertainment

Tickets and full tour details are available here:
https://www.eventbrite.co.nz/cc/life-behind-the-lens-with-doug-allan-nz-tour-4802224