The Collective Voice of Catchment Communities.
Empowering communities through collaboration,
applied science, and local land stewards.
Our Purpose
Aotearoa New Zealand Catchment Communities (ANZCC) stands as the united voice of catchment communities, pushing for the responsible care of land and water by uniting local efforts, informed by science and community-driven action.
What Sets Us Apart
Land stewards/community-led Initiatives
A passionate group of leaders & landowners
Systems approach, not silos
Local agency & aspiration
Applying science to restore nature
Learning to tread more lightly on the land
Pan-sector collaboration
Local and national connections
Power back to the grassroots level
Quick Facts
Discover the core impact of ANZCC at a glance. These key facts highlight our reach, achievements, and the powerful role we play in supporting New Zealand's catchment communities.
*data is still being collected and refined (as of August 2024)
Services
6,357,782
Hectares
Landowner area covered
by ANZCC
75% of
Catchment
Groups
Are doing pest and
weed control
73% of
Catchment
Groups
Are working on farm planning
77% of
Catchment
Groups
Focussing on wetlands, restoration
& biodiversity
76% of
Catchment
Groups
Assisting their land stewards to become more climate resistant
87% of
Catchment
Groups
Are conducting water testing
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Join us in creating a sustainable future for our catchments. Together, we can drive positive change for our land, water, and communities.
