Learn no matter where you are in Aotearoa
The training takes place over three main pillars; an online learning platform, in-person Knowledge Hub events, and regional Communities of Practice.
ACE (Aotearoa Catchment Extension) will cover six topics:
➊ Freshwater Management in Aotearoa
➋ Strategic Leadership
➌ Integrated Farm to Catchment Scale Planning
➍ GMP and Mitigation Tools and Technologies
➎ Monitoring and Evaluation
➏ Engagement and Storytelling.
Knowledge Hub One:
Completed
Knowledge Hub Two:
Completed
Knowledge Hub Three:
Completed
Knowledge Hub Four:
Will be held online via three webinars on October 22, 23 and 24 and will cover the following topics using real examples from Otago:
Webinar One:
Exploring efforts to control sediment loss in the East Otago area. The webinar will cover:Land User Capability
Erosion control
Sediment traps
Webinar Two:
In this webinar we’ll view some of the efforts of the Pomahaka Water Care Group to address water quality concerns. We’ll cover:Good Management Practices
Edge of field wetlands
Catchment scale wetlands
Webinar Three:
The use of technology can aid our management of catchments. In this webinar we’ll cover some of the work Otago South has been exploring including:Native plant establishment
Physiographic zones
Plant guard trials
Catchment management plans
Knowledge Hub Five:
Will be held online in March 2025 and will be recorded
Knowledge Hub Six:
May 2025 - dates and locations to be confirmed
The Aotearoa Catchment Extension project is funded through Ministry for the Environment’s Essential Freshwater Fund (EFF). More information can be found here.
The ACE programme is a NZ Landcare Trust project, proudly funded by Ministry for the Environment and supported by Fonterra.
Meet the ACE Team
The ACE programme is a NZ Landcare Trust project.
Hannah Blake
National Capability Development Manager
Hannah has a background in media and communications and has a wealth of experience in business and community project management working in New Zealand and Australia. Hannah has a long history with NZ Landcare Trust, originally working as Communications Manager from 2018 to 2021. As National Capability Development Manager, Hannah works with a wide section of organisations, individuals and communities to run the ACE extension project. Hannah is based in Te Awamutu.
Casey Toa
Capability Project Coordinator
Casey joined NZ Landcare Trust in 2023 to help coordinate the ACE programme. She has a background in media, events and communications and held roles in radio stations and central and local government organisations. Casey is based in Te Awamutu.
Registrations for the ACE Programme have now closed
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