Former chair - Cam McCulloch honored at Environment Awards

The Waiau Fisheries and Wildlife Habitat Enhancement Trust is very proud to share that former chair - Cam McCulloch, has been recognised at Environment Southland’s Environment Awards 2025 on 3 October. Cam took out the Individual Environment Leadership or Action category. A well-deserved recognition of decades of commitment and stewardship to environmental enhancement at the helm of the Waiau Trust, congratulations Cam!

The below article is reposted from 2025 Environment Southland Community Award winners - Environment Southland

2025 Environment Southland Community Award winners

Murihiku Southland’s environmental achievers were celebrated on 3 October 2025 at the 29th Environment Southland Community Awards in Invercargill.

Individual Environmental Leadership or Action

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Winner: Cam McCulloch

Cam McCulloch has been a driving force behind the Waiau Fisheries and Wildlife Habitat Enhancement Trust for nearly two decades.

His leadership has been marked by calm and clear decision-making and strong financial expertise that have given the Trust the stability and a basis to pursue its environmental successes.

Under Cam’s guidance, the Trust has delivered long-lasting environmental outcomes, protecting more than 3,500 hectares of riparian and wetland habitat across the Waiau Catchment.

He has overseen initiatives such as wetland creation, riparian fencing, and the development of 13 public accessways to the Waiau River along the Southern Scenic Route, connecting the community with their environment.

Judges commended Cam’s outstanding commitment, highlighting his strategic vision, strong leadership, and strong financial acumen.

Posted: 6 October 2025