A recent court decision to set aside a discharge consent for an irrigation scheme could have wide-ranging impacts on economic activity around the country.
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Sign up for the latest newsThe special environment of South Canterbury’s Te Moana River was explored at a collaborative family-friendly event last weekend.
Ed Heenan talks about his first practical insight into the world of surface water science.
Rangiora High School students learn about their local river the Ashley/Rakahuri and how we keep track of its health.
Kaikōura children were invited on a treasure hunt to scour the streets and see how many blue stormwater guardians they could find.
A concerning amount of nurdles and other microplastics are ending up in our waterways.
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.
Hear the latest update on Our Waitarakao - a project to improve the health of the Waitarakao Washdyke Lagoon Catchment in South Canterbury.
Respect the environment when enjoying the water - spread the Love Our Lakes message this summer.
Even a small amount of toxic algae can be harmful to dogs and people, know what to look for to keep everyone safe.
A study by Our Land and Water shows how much we'll need to reduce contaminants in our waterways to meet national bottom lines.
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