What a fantastic day we had celebrating our annual Spud in the Bucket competition! This year, the event was made even more special thanks to the generous support of Hinemoa Produce, who kindly donated the seed potatoes to grow a whopping 170 buckets of spuds—an incredible effort by everyone involved!

Laura from The Kiwi Country Girl hosted two wellbeing workshops in our community. Attendees learning practical tips for quick, healthy meals that fit seamlessly into our busy lives.

The official launch of the West Waikato Coastal Community Catchment Group was an incredible success, with 166 people in attendance bringing together our community to celebrate, connect, and kick off this exciting project.

Matt Chisholm, TV presenter turned sheep and beef farmer, shared his personal journey with mental health struggles, offering a raw and relatable insight into his experiences. His honesty and vulnerability resonated with everyone in the room, reminding us that it’s okay to not be okay.

We hosted a highly successful stakeholders lunch, bringing together key members of our West Waikato community. The event was a fantastic opportunity to share our vision, purpose, and introduce the amazing people behind the West Waikato Coastal Community Catchment Group.

During the months of April & May 2024, the West Waikato Coastal Community Catchment Group held a series of workshops across the catchment area, we had a fantastic turnout and great conversations.