Environment Fund

Contributions towards stock exclusion fencing and stock water reticulation for waterways and wetlands across Northland, open until funds run out.

Closes

Open now for the 2026/27 financial year — funds are limited, contact the council as soon as possible

Who can apply

Read on the council's page, quoted verbatim: contributes toward "stock exclusion fencing for waterways and wetlands that provide a minimum riparian buffer of 3m from the waterway edge," and towards "set up or extension of stock water reticulation system where fencing is being installed."

Amount

Up to $300-$600 per water trough (max 5 per application), up to $3,000 for a water tank (1 per property), plus fencing contributions

Funding route

Grant

Applicants

Individuals & whānau, Businesses & land trusts, Marae & hapū

Before you apply

Contestable and ranked on environmental benefit; not funded retrospectively. Kaipara Harbour catchment landowners must apply through the Kaipara Moana Remediation Programme instead. landadmin@nrc.govt.nz / 0800 002 004.

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Checked 16 September 2026

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