Southland has over 28 Catchment Groups, forming a network covering over 85% of the Southland region, and this network is expanding rapidly.

Otamita Catchment Group

The Otamita Stream begins 15 km NW of Gore and drains into the Mataura River which is part of the Mataura Fresh Water Management Unit.

The Catchment Group covers an area of 17,000 ha that includes a total of 18 farms and the Mandeville Township.

The farms within this catchment are primarily sheep and beef with one dairy farm at the bottom of the catchment.

The topography is mostly steep to rolling, and uniquely spans one physiographic zone - Bedrock/Hill Country

Number of members in the CG

Otamita Catchment Group is a new group currently working towards building relationships and engagement with the township as part of their future plans.

Date the CG started

The Otamita Catchment Group is a relatively new group having started in 2020.

Types of people in the group

Majority sheep and beef, with one dairy and one cropping property.

Projects completed

E. coli testing day, including a brainstorming workshop.