A key focus at present is river catchments and the work of farmer groups to address local environmental issues. The trust had a wide and deep information base, as well as extensive networks and ''we want to make these available to bodies such as catchment groups to support their activities''. ''The launch of Ace, which involves six Aparima catchment groups, Pourakino, lower Aparima, Orepuki, mid-Aparima, upper Aparima and Waimatuku, is the next evolution of these community projects.'' Her role supporting the different catchment groups varied as each group was unique. ''Some groups are informal or just getting under way, while others such as the Pourakino catchment group were well under way in their community.''

Source: Otago Daily Times February 05, 2019 15:33 UTC