It was a wonderful, sunny day for the Kirkwood Whānau and mokopuna as they planted at a Waikato RiverCare project in Ngaruawahia. 155 trees were put into the ground, thanks to funding from the Honda Tree Fund. This grant, which was distributed by Waikato Regional Council, was awarded to Waikato RiverCare to restore this section of the Waikato riverbank and ensure native plants would grow and thrive in the future. It has been great to to see the mana whenua so enthusiastically

Waikato RiverCare is proud to announce its support of the 2015 Kilwell Lower Waikato River Trout Fishing Contest. The competition will take place over nine days in October and sees prizes awarded to anglers for “Heaviest Brown Trout”, “Heaviest Rainbow Trout”, and “Best Condition Trout”, including loads of mystery and spot prizes. The main prize is a $1,000 weekend for two in Waihi Beach and includes accommodation, meals and activities! The competition is open to all Fish and