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Wanaka
Catchment
Group

Freshwater Improvement Fund

Wai Ora Project:

Key Achievements Over the past three and a half Years


52,947 native plants established in stock-excluded riparian zones

22.67 km of new riparian fencing installed

94.42 hectares of riparian zones and wetlands fully stock-excluded

4 school education days delivered


4+ community workshops held

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Collaborations with Wanaka Climbing Club, Upper Clutha Anglers, Cardrona Catchment Group, and Wai Wanaka


60+ mature willows removed
Over 50 mulched and reused around plantings to suppress weeds


4+ fish passage barriers remediated, improving aquatic connectivity

Our Farms

The farms set around the picturesque Lake Wanaka, represent some of the most iconic high country stations in New Zealand. With the region under regular public scrutiny due to its tourism profile, the farms that make up the Wānaka Catchment Group take a proactive, self-managed approach to their environmental responsibilities, ensuring long-term sustainability of both the land and their farming operations.

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Examples of Freshwater Improvement Sites

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Featured FIF Site

Mt Aspiring Station

In a highly visible are with literally tens of thousands of tourists annually. Stopping and photographing and enjoying the high country environment.

Featured FIF Site

Alpha Burn Station

One of the more prominent and visible high country stations local to the town of Wanaka. 100's of walkers traverse the Roys Peak track through the station.

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