Catchment Management

We work where nature and production meet - supporting rural communities to plan for landscapes that are both productive and ecologically resilient.

Our approach recognises the deep interconnections between land use, environmental values, and the wellbeing of the people who live and work within these systems.

By collaborating with landowners, community groups, and mana whenua, we help shape place-based strategies that reflect the unique character of each catchment. From environmental management plans and land use assessments to nature-based solutions and reserve planning, we bring together science, local knowledge, and practical tools to guide coordinated action.

At the heart of this work is a commitment to living landscapes - where biodiversity, water quality, and soil health are protected, and where communities can thrive alongside nature.

Catchment Management Services

Catchment Management

Delivery of place-based, systems-focused approaches to managing the natural resources and values of entire catchments - balancing ecological health, primary production, and community needs.
Strategic Planning

Support in development of long-term, high-level planning that aligns catchment goals with environmental, cultural, and community priorities, enabling coordinated action and adaptive management.
Catchment Management Plans

Development of practical, tailored plans to guide the protection and enhancement of environmental values - including biodiversity, water quality, soil health, and habitat integrity - at local and regional scales.
Nature Based Solutions

Design & implementation of strategies that work with nature to address environmental challenges, such as erosion control, flood mitigation, carbon sequestration, and ecosystem restoration.
Reserve Management Planning

Development of management plans for reserves or protected areas, including iconic/important sites like Harbour Cone and the Rakiura Tītī Islands, balancing ecological needs with human activity.
Land Use Feasibility Studies

Assessment of opportunities for productive commercial ventures, including those on marginal land, with ‘waste’ products (such as pest animals or wood residues), or on Ahu Whenua Trust land.
Biodiversity & Restoration

Pest management, carbon sequestration, biodiversity monitoring, restoration, and the like. Visit our Biodiversity & Restoration page for more information about these specific offerings.