http://www.pokaiwhenua.org.nz/blog/ The latest Blog feeds from www.pokaiwhenua.org.nz en-us Thu, 21 May 2026 10:44:49 +1200 Rocketspark http://www.pokaiwhenua.org.nz/blog/post/128145/sediment-detention-bund-fielday-may-24th/ We’d like to invite you to a fielday on the 24th May.  Come and learn about sediment detainment bunds, and how these can be built/constructed into your farm’s landscapes.Many of you will have seen similar scenes to that in the picture seen in the background of the poster. -With heavy downpours, “streams” appear through gullies which are normally dry!If you weren’t aware, we had an initial fielday at Hodderville Farms in November last year, before the bunds were constructed. &... Wed, 08 May 2024 21:00:34 +1200 http://www.pokaiwhenua.org.nz/blog/#post128145 http://www.pokaiwhenua.org.nz/blog/post/128144/local-business-rural-professionals-planting-day-may-22nd/ We are continuing our series of planting days at a site we are restoring on the Whakauru Stream (a tributary to the Pokaiwhenua Stream) on the outskirts of Tokoroa, in conjunction with Raukawa and DairyNZ.Local businesses, industries, rural professionals, this day is for you! (And anyone else who would like to come along, you are more than welcome)We'd love you to join us to plant some beautiful native plants, learn about what we are doing at this site, have some laughs toget... Wed, 08 May 2024 20:54:27 +1200 http://www.pokaiwhenua.org.nz/blog/#post128144 http://www.pokaiwhenua.org.nz/blog/post/126740/dairynz-raukawa-pokaiwhenua-catchment-group-community-project/ Pokaiwhenua Catchment Project:The project operates in DairyNZ partnership with Raukawa Charitable Trust to establish a holistic understanding of catchment health. The project combines western science with the delivery of holistic cultural assessment to prioritise effective restoration strategies in the Pokaiwhenua Catchment. The project provides a platform for science and mātauranga interpretation to landowners and the wider community as they look to address catchment issues in a targeted and i... Fri, 12 Apr 2024 13:50:00 +1200 http://www.pokaiwhenua.org.nz/blog/#post126740 http://www.pokaiwhenua.org.nz/blog/post/126709/empowering-farmer-compliance-workshop-may-3rd/ Back by popular demand, we are running this fantastic workshop again!  Empowering Farmer Compliance.  See poster below for details.Spaces are limited, and this event sold-out very quickly last time, so please jump in and register to secure your spot.  Anyone is welcome, regardless of where your farm is located!Friday 3rd May 2024 from 9:30am to 2:30pm, upstairs at Over the Moon, PutāruruRegistration is essential, register here: https://www.event... Fri, 12 Apr 2024 11:13:23 +1200 http://www.pokaiwhenua.org.nz/blog/#post126709 http://www.pokaiwhenua.org.nz/blog/post/126706/planting-day-20th-april/ Hi everyone, We are getting cracking with some planting early this year, and you are invited to join us! This is the first of a few planting days at a site we are restoring on the Whakauru Stream (a tributary to the Pokaiwhenua Stream) on the outskirts of Tokoroa, in conjunction with Raukawa and DairyNZ. We'd love you to join us to plant some beautiful native plants, learn about what we are doing at this site, have some laughs together, and share some kai when we ha... Fri, 12 Apr 2024 10:36:37 +1200 http://www.pokaiwhenua.org.nz/blog/#post126706 http://www.pokaiwhenua.org.nz/blog/post/124355/animal-pest-control-event/ Farmers/landowners, are you concerned about animal pest predators on your land? Keen to see and hear more native birds on your land? Want to get together and discuss what can be done collectively? There is likely more animal predators on your land than you think!Come along to this free event and hear from experts on predator control, and ways to increase native biodiversity through effective predator control.Date: Thursday 7th MarchTime: 10:00am - 2:00pmLocation: Putaruru St ... Thu, 07 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.pokaiwhenua.org.nz/blog/#post124355 http://www.pokaiwhenua.org.nz/blog/post/124207/healthy-streams-from-profitable-pasture-and-fertiliser-tactics/ Join the Pokaiwhenua Catchment Group on Monday 4th March, along with Dr Katherine Tozer, Kate Fransen and Doug Edmeades to discuss and learn strategies for improving pasture quality, soil fertility and fertiliser use at this in-person workshop. Venue: Putaruru St John Youth Hall, 25 Overdale Street, Putaruru (opposite the Overdale Community Centre)Start: 10:00amLunch: 12:00pmFinish: 2:00pm Our speakers:Dr Katherine Tozer, Senior Scientist, AgRese... Mon, 04 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.pokaiwhenua.org.nz/blog/#post124207 http://www.pokaiwhenua.org.nz/blog/post/116476/empowering-farmer-compliance-workshop/ SOLD OUT SORRY!... Fri, 19 Jan 2024 11:28:09 +1300 http://www.pokaiwhenua.org.nz/blog/#post116476 http://www.pokaiwhenua.org.nz/blog/post/116475/first-aid-course/ Friday 9th February. Register now:  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/first-aid-on-farms-course-tickets-799150449507?aff=oddtdtcreator... Fri, 19 Jan 2024 11:23:52 +1300 http://www.pokaiwhenua.org.nz/blog/#post116475 http://www.pokaiwhenua.org.nz/blog/post/114435/detention-bund-field-day/ Detention Bund Field Day Want to know more about detention bunds on farms?What are the funding options?How are they designed?How can they improve water quality on your farm?Join the Pokaiwhenua Catchment Group at Hodderville Farms open field day on 14th December to discuss their detention bund project with topics including: funding options, challenges, design and construction process, water quality objectives.We will have speakers from the Waikato River Authority to share inf... Thu, 14 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.pokaiwhenua.org.nz/blog/#post114435