In 2022/23, we delivered 20 environmental projects, collaborating with communities, landowners and rūnanga for habitat protection and regional initiatives.
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Flood protection and enhancing biodiversity is at the heart of a three-year work programme we've been carrying out alongside Waitaha rivers.
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Leo Fietje has spent years helping farmers, scientists and planners work together for a better environment. Learn more about the time he spent working for us.
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Over a period of more than 100 years, the Waitarakao lagoon has deteriorated. Find out more about the history of the lagoon and how it can be protected.
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A three-year programme of flood protection work kicks off with Kaiapoi rock works. Find out more about the history of flood protection in the Kaiapoi region.
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Learning about traditional mahinga kai, in and around our waterways was the theme of a special community meeting and hāngī in Omarama.
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New pathways, fencing and tracks around the mouth of the Hakatere/Ashburton River are improving the environment for the many native birds that inhabit the area.
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Explore Canterbury’s world-renowned and unique braided rivers by meeting some of the people restoring their mana.
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Watch out for new plant pest arrivals on your land so they can be destroyed before they get well-established, Environment Canterbury’s Laurence Smith says.
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A solo circumnavigation in a 28-foot yacht is tough enough. Throw in COVID-19 halfway through a 12 month voyage and it becomes the ultimate test.
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Our new Southern Zone Delivery Lead, Peter Burt shares stories of his fascinating career.
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Discover how people made a big impact on this little lake