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Catchment Coordinator Sarah Thorne gives Andy an overview of upcoming field days and community events

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March 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...

February 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...

Richard 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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‘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...

Southland 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...

Rachael 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 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...

Richard 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 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...

Rachael Halder talks with Andy about this year's AGM and other upcoming events.

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October 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...

Richard 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 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...

Thriving Southland ‘the difference that makes a difference’ — New Report

With more than 80 projects and almost $2m in funding accessed by Southland Catchment Groups during the past two years, farmers are hailing the success of the Thriving Southland Change and Innovation Project.  Catchment Group numbers in Southland have doubled from 18 to 36 during the first two years of the project — and a report released this month titled Thriving Southland ‘the difference that makes a difference’ has highlighted progress the three-year project has achiev...

Richard Kyte talks with Andy about the Winter Crop Establishment Trial.

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August 2022 Thriving Southland Newsletter

Welcome to our August newsletter! We’ve notice that there is quite a bit of talk about resilience in the farming sector at the moment, as various changes appear on the horizon. One of the best things about Catchment Groups is their ability to connect their community and allow members to bounce ideas off each other in a positive environment where potential changes are embraced as opportunities. And it’s great to see new Catchment Groups being created all the time in Southland. Congratulations...

Sandra Campbell talks with Andy about the latest news on Catchment Groups and upcoming events.

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Richard Kyte talks with Andy about the new published resources that provide invaluable information on Catchment Groups.

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July 2022 Thriving Southland Newsletter

Welcome to our July newsletter!...

June 2022 Thriving Southland Newsletter

Welcome to our June newsletter and happy moving day!...

Richard Kyte talks with Andy about our latest 'Give it a Go' campaign and the launch of a promotional video for the 'Beyond Regulation' project.

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May 2022 Thriving Southland Newsletter

Welcome to our May Newsletter!...

April 2022 Thriving Southland Newsletter

Welcome to our April newsletter!...

Rachael Halder speaks with Andy about upcoming events and campaigns, and offers a glimpse into exciting new projects in the pipeline.

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