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Bonfires burn for Matariki at Akitio
July 16th 2026
Seven bonfires signifying the seven stars of Matariki burned on Akitio Beach on Friday, as the community came together for an afternoon of food, family and connection to celebrate the national
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Three possums down…
June 24th 2026
New pest traps have been set in the Pongaroa Village bush walk, and within 24 hours had registered their first catch. Led by Owahanga Catchment Group leader, Mark Wheeler, and ably assisted by
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Restoring a thriving coastline at Wainui
May 1st 2026
Herbertville farmer Mark Speedy is on a mission to restore bird and marine mammal life to the Wainui Beach coastline where his family has farmed since 1856. At Pipi Bank Sation, so named for the
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Pesky plants – how to deal with Old Man’s Beard
March 31st 2026
Old Man’s Beard, a deciduous climbing vine that smothers and kills desirable trees and shrubs, is a plant no one wants to see in our catchment. Now is a great time to deal to it before it loses its
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PPCC Bingo Event
November 26th 2025
Our recent Bingo wellbeing event was a huge success. Thanks to our witty and entertaining caller, Te Radar, and especially to June and Lynda for pulling a great evening event together. It was great
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Riparian planting on your farm
November 20th 2025
Riparian planting is a great way to help filter nutrient run off and create biodiversity habitat on your farm. We spoke to Horizons Regional Council (HRC) Freshwater Advisor, Sarah Falloon, to find o
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Abundance of life on the Owahanga River
October 16th 2025
Tracey Sorensen grew up on her family’s sheep and beef farm, Cathill, beside the Owahanga River, but she had never fully appreciated the abundance of aquatic life co-existing right beside them
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Native tree establishment
September 23rd 2025
Give Your Plants the Best Start
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Predator control 101
September 17th 2025
what you need to know about making a plan for your farm
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