A catchment is an area of land where all the water that falls as rain (or snow) drains into a common outlet, such as a river, lake or the sea. What happens anywhere within a catchment can impact water quality and quantity downstream.

This fund is an opportunity to work together for healthier waterways and a stronger future for Northland’s whenua and communities. If you have a project that fits, now is the time to start planning and get your application underway.

The Northland mudfish (Neochanna heleios) is unique to Te Taitokerau, and its survival depends on precise, habitat-driven conservation.