News & events

Date: Fri, 16 Oct 2020

The annual water quality results for the lakes and rivers of the Upper Waitaki are now available.

Date: Thu, 8 Oct 2020

Christchurch West Melton Water Zone Committee members and our staff took part in the recent Ōpāwaho Heathcote River Network’s annual World Rivers Day event.

Date: Thu, 8 Oct 2020

The upcoming Upper Waitaki Water Zone Committee meeting, in Takapō on 16 October, will highlight recent water quality results and mahinga kai in the zone.

Date: Wed, 7 Oct 2020 by Fiona McDonald, Co-Chair, Selwyn Waihora Water Zone Committee

Selwyn Waihora Water Zone Committee Co-Chair Fiona McDonald provides an update on the Committee's work in the region.

Date: Wed, 7 Oct 2020

The Waikirikiri / Selwyn Near River Recharge project is officially ready to help boost groundwater and stream levels in the region

Date: Thu, 1 Oct 2020 by Garrick Thorn

Garrick Thorn, member of the Banks Peninsula Water Zone Committee thanks the Wainui community for attending the September committee meeting.

Date: Sun, 27 Sep 2020

The latest LAWA data shows little change in water quality for Canterbury's rivers over the last 10 years.

Date: Fri, 18 Sep 2020 by Benita Wakefield - Chair of Banks Peninsula Water Zone Committee

Hear from Banks Peninsula Water Zone Committee (BPWZC) Chair Benita Wakefield, on water quality and quantity in the zone.

Date: Thu, 17 Sep 2020

More than 3,000 native trees have been planted in the Port Hills, as part of a Port Hills Park Trust restoration and enhancement project.

Date: Wed, 16 Sep 2020

A new water quality monitoring station installed in Lake Pearson will give scientists a clearer picture of the lake's health.

Date: Mon, 24 Aug 2020 by Les Wanhalla, co-chair, Selwyn Waihora Water Zone Committee

Selwyn Waihora Water Zone Committee Co-Chair Les Wanhalla provides an update on the committee's work in the region.

Date: Thu, 20 Aug 2020

An educational campaign in Cashmere and the Port Hills is raising awareness for the negative effects sediment has on local waterways.