The Country28 Aug, 2026 07:00 PM4 mins to read The Lake Rotorua Farming Community was named the Established Catchment Champion for its long-term contribution to improving water quality in the Lake Rotorua catchment.Five individuals and groups from around New Zealand have been named the 2026 Freshwater Champions in recognition of their efforts to improve the health of rivers, lakes, wetlands and estuaries.The winners were announced at the Freshwater Champions Forum in Nelson on Friday.
The awards are run by the Cawthron
