Interest high at Our Waitarakao community drop-in events 

The community drop-in, in central Timaru on Tuesday 2 July, covered all aspects of what’s proposed in the draft strategy. Community members who attended this event were keen to stay involved in the project, including offers to help with on-the-ground action.

Chris Fauth, from the Our Waitarakao project team, said he was impressed with the enthusiasm and interest of the people who attended.

“It’s been great to talk to people face-to-face and hear what they think of the draft strategy and some interesting comments and ideas put forward. Hearing direct feedback from people living in Washdyke, farm in Rosewill, or birdwatch in the lagoon is really valuable.”

The Waitarakao Washdyke Lagoon Catchment Strategy feedback period is live until 5pm on Monday 17 July.

You can read the strategy and give feedback by heading to

www.ourwaitarakao.co.nz or visiting our offices, Timaru District Council or the Timaru Library to fill in a hard copy survey.