Anna Crosbie chats to Andy about the launch of an exciting new project that aims to boost Southland's food and fibre sector
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July 10, 2023Sarah Thorne chats to Andy about the upcoming Carbon Neutral Dipton Project Outcomes Field Day
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July 7, 2023Richard Kyte chats to Andy about the value of Southland’s Catchment Groups and the difference they make to the region.
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July 2, 2023July 2023 Thriving Southland Newsletter
Settle in with a hot cuppa, this is one of our longer issues....
July 1, 2023Thriving Southland Launches Exciting New Project to Boost Food and Fibre Sector in the Region
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June 27, 2023Rachael Halder gives Andy an update on upcoming events and what Southland Catchment Groups are up to.
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June 26, 2023June 2023 Thriving Southland Newsletter
It’s hard to believe Thriving Southland turns three this month! There’s so much happening on the ground with 35 Catchment Groups in the region now, covering more thn 90% of Southland. Lots of great projects are on the go, some just starting and others starting to culminate with fantastic outputs that are making a real difference — reflecting the hard work of Catchment Group members. One of the really pleasing aspects has been the ability to show that environmental miti...
June 1, 2023May 2023 Thriving Southland Newsletter
It’s been a fantastic month with plenty of great events as Catchment Groups have made the most of the autumn weather in Southland. We recently held a stakeholder breakfast, with Catchment Group members presenting some of the great projects being delivered across the region. We also were able to share that we’ve secured another two years’ funding. This has been made possible thanks to the hard work and innovation of the amazing Catchment Groups - 35 at last count! - and we’re thrille...
May 1, 2023Richard Kyte talks to Andy about the upcoming Beyond Regulation Field Day on 9th May
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April 27, 2023April 2023 Thriving Southland Newsletter
It’s been a busy few weeks with project launches, field days and heaps of other Catchment Group activities happening throughout the region.The Greater Dipton Catchment Group’s Carbon Neutral Dipton launch was a big success, with more than 50 people attending to hear about the variety of farm systems involved and the potential for reducing environmental footprint, options available, and keeping a good eye on farm resilience.It was great to hear from the case study farmers involved, who are ge...
April 1, 2023Richard Kyte talks to Andy about the upcoming Beyond Regulation event
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March 16, 2023Catchment Coordinator Sarah Thorne gives Andy an overview of upcoming field days and community events
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March 14, 2023March 2023 Thriving Southland Newsletter
First and foremost this month, our hearts and thoughts go out to everyone affected by Cyclone Gabrielle in the North Island. It’s a devastating time for many people both personally and professionally, and no doubt many people in Southland are wondering what they can do to help support people in need in some way. AgProud NZ has been working on ideas around cyclone support and is suggesting the following: “In response to the devastation of Cyclone Gabrielle, Ag Proud and Federat...
March 1, 2023February 2023 Thriving Southland Newsletter
We hope you’ve had a relaxing Christmas and New Year period, been able to recharge the batteries, and are full of inspiration for the year ahead. Reflecting back on 2022, it was challenging year in some regards for farmers, but one of the big positives was the growth of Catchment Groups in Southland and the number of farmers across every sector getting involved. It’s been a really good, positive year for Thriving Southland, and we’re chomping at the bit about all the fantastic op...
February 1, 2023Richard Kyte talks with Andy about the recent 'Everything to Gain' event, which was hosted by Thriving Southland and supported by AgResearch.
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December 20, 2022‘Everything to Gain’ event shines a light on the future of farming in New Zealand
About 150 people attended the ‘Everything to Gain - maintaining our international market position’ event at the Invercargill Workingmens’ Club on Thursday (December 15) to hear from industry leaders about national and international opportunities. The event was hosted by Thriving Southland and supported by AgResearch. Thriving Southland CEO, Richard Kyte said: “it’s fantastic to see so many farmers and rural professionals come along to this event in one of the busiest weeks of the year...
December 19, 2022Southland Catchment Group Christmas Competition lighting up the region
The Southland Catchment Group Christmas Competition is lighting up the region for the second year with a record number of entries spreading festive cheer. Last year, the Hedgehope Makarewa, Waihopai, Gore and Mid Aparima Catchment Groups came up with the idea of Christmas displays across the region to spread some rural festive cheer throughout Southland. And it was a huge success. This year the number of farm Christmas displays has blossomed as people in rural areas get into the spirit of the s...
December 16, 2022Rachael Halder talks with Andy about the upcoming Everything to Gain event, the Catchment Group Xmas competition and the release of a video marking Thriving Southland's successful second year.
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December 8, 2022December 2022 Thriving Southland Newsletter
Can you believe that we’re already at December, Christmas is around the corner and 2023 is a mere few weeks away. As the year comes to an end, we’ve been reflecting on the incredible journey the Southland Catchment Group community is on. With 37 Groups across the region, the network now covers more than 90% of Southland. Some Groups have had revivals, new Groups have started in areas that have never had a Group before, and some have splintered off larger Groups to address challenge...
December 1, 2022Richard Kyte talks with Andy about 'Everything to gain – maintaining our international market position' - a special event hosted by Thriving Southland and supported by AgResearch on 15 December.
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November 23, 2022November 2022 Thriving Southland Newsletter
Catchment Groups are becoming more and more prominent in conversations around Southland’s prosperity, heritage, environment and health. For example, it was awesome to see Catchment Group members and leaders sharing their stories at the Southland DEL (Dairy Environment Leaders) conference in Invercargill in October. Also during October, the work of Southland Groups was recognised when Thriving Southland was asked to speak first at the Catchment Group Initiatives session as part of the firs...
November 1, 2022Rachael Halder talks with Andy about this year's AGM and other upcoming events.
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October 13, 2022October 2022 Thriving Southland Newsletter
With everyone heads down and busy with calving and lambing, the team have been spending some time preparing for upcoming events and continuing to support Catchment Groups’ projects and plans. The success of Thriving Southland, and the growth of Catchment Groups in Southland, with tangible on-the-ground changes and projects, speaks for itself. We believe after only two and a half years, the momentum of our Catchment Groups, supported by Thriving Southland, is only just getting going and we...
October 1, 2022Richard Kyte talks with Andy about the findings of a new independent report that highlights the progress Thriving Southland has achieved to date.
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September 5, 2022September 2022 Thriving Southland Newsletter
Welcome to our September newsletter! (yes we can hardly believe it’s September either!) Hopefully calving and lambing is going well and everyone is enjoying the days lengthening out. This newsletter is full of some great information about what Catchment Groups are up to. The fact that communities are coming together and creating positive change has been noticed by the government and other stakeholders. I am continually being told by others who see what Catchment Groups and Thriving S...
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