Pihama/Oeo Catchment Community

26/11/2025

Hi Everyone!

STOATS ALERT

November & December is an especially active time for Stoats.

Many more juveniles going out to feast. A good time to maintain & reset traps.

Reach out if you'd like extra support.

Fiona Young
Pihama / Oeo Catchment Coordinator.

027 580 3502
[email protected]

November and December mark a busy time for stoats. Research shows juvenile stoats often disperse in late spring and early summer, which can lead to increased activity and higher chances of encountering traps. Studies show many juveniles are caught in November and December as rodent and bird prey become more abundant.

If you’ve noticed more stoats in your traps recently, this could explain it. Now’s an ideal time to check and rebait traps to help protect nesting birds and their chicks. Every stoat caught makes a real difference for our native wildlife. 🐦🌿

Predator Free New Zealand Trust

24/11/2025

For anyone interested or curious about the Halter system. This Wednesday 26th November, there'll be an open day in Pihama at Paddy & Kate Stevenson's. 11am to 1pm.

Details below: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1Bx1kHf83P/

01/11/2025

It's all go in Taranaki with Spring Garden & Art Festivals & the Sustainable Backyards (31 Oct - 9th Nov), followed by the Sustainable Farms & Builds Trails (10th - 16th Nov)
🌱☀🌿🌺🥑🥕🥦🎨🌳🐮🐣

+ special bonus event 'Building Sustainable Lifestyle Farms Workshops & Farm visit' (Tikorangi) Sunday 9th & 17th November.

~ Links to all events below in comments section.
Get amongst & be inspired! 😍😁🧐☀️😎🤩🥳

🌿Visit the Sustainable Trails website to pick & plan your priority destinations (& where relevant, book your event or workshop), lots to see, do, learn and discover towards a healthy, nourishing & resilient local food system!

+ lots of seedlings & the like to get your spring gardens pumping, so bring extra cash 🌿

https://www.sustainablebackyards.org.nz/

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/17N69Wh2Lj/

15/09/2025

The WITT Agriculture Department is helping bridge the staffing gap by connecting local farmers with international students (arriving March 2026) and local graduates who are keen and reliable.

Key points:

International students can work 25 hours per week during study and full-time in breaks
One-year Level 4 programme covers various dairy farming skills

Strong pastoral and learning support from WITT, including regular farm visits.

Graduates eligible for post-study work visa.

Farmers benefit from reliable, motivated staff who stick with the work and build resilience.

If you're a farmer looking for staff then fill in the form
(https://forms.office.com/r/dABMsqSDkd) to register your interest.

16/07/2025

This Friday 18th July @ Te Kiri Hall, 10 to 2pm. Lunch served by Pizza Pirates featuring local ingredients. YUM!

Drop in welcome. Farmer panel from 11am to around 12pm.
Everyone welcome. Details and RSVP in link below.

https://www.facebook.com/share/1Eh82mAgbp/

Send a message to learn more

11/06/2025

Join us at the Taranaki Dairy Event to hear about the latest results from our Taranaki Step Change Trial as well as from a variety of sector experts and local farmers.
This will be an interactive day designed to challenge and inspire. Brought to you in partnership with DairyNZ.
Please register online at: dairynz.co.nz/events

07/05/2025

04/05/2025

A great time to get involved, find out more and support the Pihama Hall and Community.

04/05/2025

Interested in Fish Passages? Help is available. Be in touch [email protected]

21/04/2025

Top photo from our recent Drought Resilience Event. Was a great day with a really good turn out of 50 attending this pop up event!