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Venue: Alexandra Community House

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Alexandra Bridge Club 52 Boundary Road, Alexandra 

Growing Value - Innovation and the Future of Food & Solar in Central Otago

Join us for an engaging afternoon exploring the future of food and energy in our sector. Jarred Mair, Chief Insight Officer at MPI, will share insights from two key reports on how global consumer demand, AI, and emerging technologies are transforming food production—from ethical sourcing to personalised nutrition and “weightless” exports. We’ll also hear from Matt Taylor of OPR Solar, who will present real-world case studies from Central Otago and offer practical guidance on solar system performance, finance, and installation. This session is a valuable opportunity to gain fresh insights and practical tools for your clients and business.

Need some funding and some help with where to go?

Alexandra - Alexandra Community House 11am

Cromwell - Central Lakes Trust Boardroom

For more general info about applying for Council grants go to: https://www.codc.govt.nz/services/funding-grants

Thriving Southland webinar to clarify the current regulations, and make sense of what this means on-farm.

Join Landpro Ltd for a webinar, Wednesday 30th July | 7 - 9pm

• Where the rules come from (RMA, NES, and regional plans)

• What they actually mean on-farm

• Cultivation, winter grazing, wetlands, sediment traps

Free, online, session – email office@thrivingsouthland.co.nz to register

https://www.thrivingsouthland.co.nz/events/...

Would you like to know more about the recycling options for on farm items such as drench containers/drums and balage wrap?

Do you have any of the following items on-farm and want to recycle them?

• Feed & fertiliser bags (under 40kg)

• Batteries (large and small)

• Tyres (maximum of 5)

• Drench containers/drums (charge of $2+ per drum unless you are a financial member of Otago South River Care)

• Sharps

• Pallet wrap

• Vaccine packs

If you answered yes, we invite you to register for our Farm Recycling Pop-up – a local initiative to help you dispose of farm waste responsibly and learn what the options are for recycling in South Otago.

📍 Location: Cross Rec Centre, 18 Glasgow Street, Balclutha

This is a great opportunity to clear out old items safely and sustainably while contributing to better environmental outcomes in our rural communities.

🔗 Register now via the QR code below or simply email Bex Begg at rebecca@wekadowns.co.nz so we have an idea of what we might collect on the day

Many thanks to our supporters Clutha District Council, New Zealand Landcare Trust and CMC Recycling for their help.

Please Register here for this online webinar event.  

Location: Start the show at the ICL Building in Ranfurly @ 10.00am

End: at the Tiaki Nursery in Patearoa around 2.00pm

Contact: Caitlin caitlin@tiakimaniototo.co.nz

Online sessions and dates:

Sessions for farmers, farm managers and consent holders 22 or 30 July, 10am-2pm

Sessions for rural professionals and consultants 24 or 31 July 10am-2pm

Learn more at orc.govt.nz/effluent

Need more information? Contact catchments@orc.govt.nz

B+LNZ Ladies' Long Lunch: Empowering & Celebrating Women in the Rural Sector, 9.30am – 2.30pm, Gore - NB This event is currently SOLD OUT but if you go to the Website, you can go on the Waiting List

Your opportunity to have a closer look at Matakanui Station - Ballance Farm Environment Awards Otago Regional Supreme winner

This year’s Forum is in Alexandra. Theme - Sharing Success: Celebrating Otago Catchment Groups in Action.

A workshop at Millers Flat Hall about the opportunities and challenges of integrating trees into NZ farms. RSVP to Deidre Perkins teviotwater@gmail.com

Growing Native Forests Workshop at East Otago Events Centre. RSVPs not essential for attendance, but helpful for catering.
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Growing Native Forests Workshop at Tarras Community Hall. RSVPs not essential for attendance, but helpful for catering.
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Join us as we learn about two-tooths, and what she can contribute to your business in her first two years of life.
Professor Paul Kenyon from Massey University, Veterinarian Andrew Roe from Clutha Vets and farmer Sam Barton from Montana Pastoral will be sharing their knowledge and experience on this topic. Throughout the afternoon they will be discussing a range factors that can influence two-tooth scanning percentage, including: feeding, target weights, animal health, & hogget mating. This will be balanced by keeping an eye on drivers of profitability.

Montana, 218 Mackay Rd, Wilden, Tapanui 9587, New Zealand

Bullock Creek Wetland, Stone Street Wanaka. A fun day for all the family to explore the unique Wanaka urban wetland on World Wetlands Day 2025. Hosted by Otago Fish & Game and Friends of Bullock Creek. There will be loads of things to see and do. Bring your picnic rug and enjoy a FREE BBQ.

At the Patearoa School - Ranfurly District.

Free Entry.

Kids Activities, Music, BioBlitz, Guest Speakers, Food & Drink.

Where: Creamery Bridge ( parking on Creamery Road off Ranfurly - Patearoa Road )

When: Saturday 14th December 10am - 12pm

We would love to have you join us next Saturday (10/12) at the Creamery Bridge to help us restore the area back to native vegetation and transform it into a recreational space for everyone to enjoy again. Your help would make a big difference.

No experience needed. Bring suitable footwear, clothing and spade if you have one.

Hot drink and snack after.

See you there!

Chingford Park, North East Valley. Volunteers can meet at the wooden footbridge at 9:30. 

Do you have questions about managing your riparian plantings?

6 December 2024 12noon - 2pm

Cullens Farm, at the top of Glenomaru Valley Road

Check out some established plantings from 20 years ago and some new ones done in the last couple of months and see how they fared in the recent floods.

Ask Glen Riley from Habitat Restorations Aotearoa all your questions and catch up with Nicole from the NZ Landcare Trust who is helping us with information and lunch.

As its so busy at the moment with farm jobs stacking up, no need to RSVP, we will be pleased to see you if you can make it.

EOS Ecology (with Wai Connections funding) are supporting a community event with the Ahuriri Catchment Community Group on the 5th December. All welcome.

Find out the special fish living in our Rivers. Learn about survey methods for our elusive fish and get up close and personal with our rare species.

Meet at the Bog Roy Woolshed (Rapid number 3570 on SH83).

Register by following the link: https://forms.office.com/r/NzgMfkfTjc

Exploring Drone Technology in Agriculture

Live Demo & Expert Panel

Becks Memorial Hall - 51 St Bathans Loop Road

RSVP: admin@mcg.org.nz

Join us at The Wandle on Wednesday 13th November 2024 - more details to follow…

Hosted by OCC, NZ Landcare Trust & Tiaki Maniototo.

Starts at 10.00 am at Patearoa Old School - 1607 Patearoa-Ranfurly Road.

Soil Health Workshop

Tuesday, 22nd October - Matarae, Middlemarch

The Whole Story is proud to be partnering with The New Zealand Merino Company and Agrownomics to bring you this soil health workshop at Matarae.

YOU DO NOT NEED TO BE A NEW ZEALAND MERINO SUPPLIER TO ATTEND. With the support of the MPI Integrated Farm Planning Fund we have been able to open this up to the entire catchment.

Agrownomics, an established soil consultancy company based in Christchurch, will lead this workshop.

Come and hear about ways to improve your soil health on-farm. The workshop will cover:

• fundamental aspects of soil health,

• address issues such as thatch buildup

• importance of proper land preparation

• various approaches to weed issues and species persistence

• practical sessions in the field on visual soil assessments.

After attending this workshop you will leave with actionable, realistic, and valuable steps you can take with your farming practices to improve soil health.

Huge thanks to Emily, Willie, Ron and Juliet Jones for hosting this day.

Tuesday, 22nd October

Start: 9:30am / Lunch: 1:00pm

Matarae Station, 4738 Sutton-Clarks Junction Road,

Middlemarch, Central Otago

We will meet at the woolshed at 9:30am, and return at 1:00pm to conclude with a lunch provided by The Whole Story.

Note: Please arrive in a 4WD vehicle and wear appropriate clothing and footwear. To confirm your attendance and assist with catering requirements, please RSVP by Friday 18 October via the link below.

https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx...

OCC - Otago Catchment Community Inc Whirika Mid Taieri Wai Strath Taieri Connect Charitable Trust Strath Taieri Noticeboard