To add some balance to the Southland commentary in this piece; there are 28 thriving farmer-led catchment groups across the Southland region, all working hard to improve freshwater outcomes. Great examples include the Balfour Catchment Group and the Makarewa Headwaters Catchment Group – both demonstrating the power of local leadership and collaboration.
So Southland is not starting from ground zero on tackling this issue, but the Gore issue shows there is plenty of work ahead of the region, and the other dairy strongholds across New Zealand.
To add some balance to the Southland commentary in this piece; there are 28 thriving farmer-led catchment groups across the Southland region, all working hard to improve freshwater outcomes. Great examples include the Balfour Catchment Group and the Makarewa Headwaters Catchment Group – both demonstrating the power of local leadership and collaboration.
So Southland is not starting from ground zero on tackling this issue, but the Gore issue shows there is plenty of work ahead of the region, and the other dairy strongholds across New Zealand.