News & events

Date: Mon, 15 Jan 2024

If you own a property with a dam, you should start thinking about the new dam safety regulations that come into force on 13 May 2024.

Date: Tue, 9 Jan 2024

Keep your eyes and ears open for rooks especially in and around the Kennedy’s Bush area, a suburb in south-west Christchurch.

Date: Wed, 20 Dec 2023

We have developed a new handbook with our partners to help you understand the risks of wilding pines and how you can remove and replace them on your property.

Date: Tue, 19 Dec 2023

Before heading onto the lake, put on a lifejacket, take two waterproof forms of communication, and check both the high country and general forecast.

Date: Thu, 14 Dec 2023

Look before you leap! We monitor the water quality at more than 100 swimming spots, check where's good to swim before you head out.

Date: Thu, 14 Dec 2023

Hear the latest update on Our Waitarakao - a project to improve the health of the Waitarakao Washdyke Lagoon Catchment in South Canterbury.

Date: Wed, 13 Dec 2023

Respect the environment when enjoying the water - spread the Love Our Lakes message this summer.

Date: Wed, 13 Dec 2023

Help us control pig's ear. If you spot any pig's ear on your land report a sighting to us.

Date: Fri, 8 Dec 2023

Investigations into the cause of dead fish in the Heathcote River/Ōpāwaho are continuing, after a suspected discharge incident.

Date: Fri, 8 Dec 2023 by Kōrero nā te awa Rakitata – Stories from the Rangitata River

Over the last 30 years, the Upper Rangitata Gorge Landcare Group have made great strides in controlling pest plants and animals in the iconic Rangitata River.

Date: Wed, 6 Dec 2023

Councillor Vicky Southworth, is pleased with the fare trial's success, emphasising the cost-effectiveness and convenience of public transport.

Date: Wed, 6 Dec 2023

A recent study of vertical land movement has shed new light on the extent and speed of sea-level rise happening in parts of Christchurch.