Landcare groups

On this page:

What are landcare groups? •
Landcare groups in the Waikato region •
How you can get involved •
Who can support your group? •
Other landcare links

Waikato Regional Council can help landcare groups with technical advice and information, and can also provide financial assistance.

We have large amounts of natural resources in the Waikato region, and it is important that rural and land-based businesses are sustainable, both economically and environmentally.

What are landcare groups?

Landcare groups are generally partnerships where local people work together to take action on local environmental issues. Both catchment groups and community groups can act as landcare groups with a focus on sustainable land and water management.

People find that being part of a landcare group helps them to get support from a range of organisations and sponsors. It also helps with motivation, as a group effort has a much greater impact than working alone and it is more fun.

Common issues addressed by landcare groups include water quality, soil erosion, pest management and biodiversity.

Landcare groups provide a structure for communities to take control of environmental issues themselves, allowing them to find solutions and take action. They carry out a range of projects including:

stream fencing and planting
plant propagation
water quality monitoring
bush protection
pest management
walkway construction
biodiversity

Landcare groups in the Waikato region

Have a look at these map and website resources to learn more about groups near you across the Waikato region.

To use the maps, zoom in and out or click and drag to find your location of interest. Click on a marker point or pin to bring up more details.

Map - New Zealand catchment collectives, catchment groups and environmental community groups (NZ Landcare Trust)

NZ Landcare Trust's interactive map contains information on catchment groups and environmental community groups in the Waikato region and throughout New Zealand.

Visit the NZ Landcare Trust website for more information or updates

Map - Community group projects (Waikato Biodiversity Forum)

Waikato Biodiversity Forum's interactive map has information on community groups in the Waikato region.

For more information visit the Waikato Biodiversity Forum website

Getting started and getting support

How you can get involved

Find out what is happening in your local area.

Check out the maps above or get in touch with our Primary Industry Engagement team.

There are lots of resources online available to help existing groups with planning or for groups looking to start. You might want to check out New Zealand Landcare Trust’s Catchment Toolkit, which has a large database of resources.

View resources in the ACE Catchment Toolkit | NZ Landcare Trust

Who can support your group?

The following groups support landcare groups in the Waikato in a variety of ways. See this page for links.

New Zealand Landcare Trust - The New Zealand Landcare Trust supports sustainable land management initiatives through community involvement. The trust is governed by representatives from the agricultural sector as well as outdoor recreation and environmental interest groups.
Waikato Biodiversity Forum - The Waikato Biodiversity Forum is a voluntary network that operates independently of management agencies. It is made up of representatives from research and management agencies, iwi groups, private landowners and community groups who are interested in enhancing native biodiversity in the Waikato Region.
Waikato River Authority (WRA)
Ministry for Primary Industries - MPI provide On Farm Support, a service for farmers and growers.
Waikato Regional Council - We can help with technical advice and information, and can also provide financial assistance. Get in touch with our Primary Industry Engagement team if you have questions.