News & events

Date: Thu, 22 Aug 2019

A 42-hectare remnant of the native forest in Banks Peninsula has been protected and will continue to support native wildlife thanks to a farmer-led effort.

Date: Fri, 16 Aug 2019

The Waihi River is flourishing thanks to local men Steve Dakin, Robbie Stewart, Jimmy Wallace and David Waddington.

Date: Fri, 9 Aug 2019

Having a plan for winter grazing doesn’t need to be over-complicated – the key is having a plan in the first place.

Date: Fri, 9 Aug 2019

Tiny native fish that live in remote streams in the Mackenzie Basin were given better odds for survival after a joint operation to relocate hungry trout.

Date: Thu, 8 Aug 2019

The Banks Peninsula Water Zone Committee is continuing to engage and protect the Bay Harbour area on the importance of mahinga kai.

Date: Thu, 1 Aug 2019 by Selwyn Waihora Water Zone Committee Co-Chair Les Wanhalla

Selwyn Waihora Water Zone Committee Co-Chair Les Wanhalla* reflects on biodiversity successes in the zone and the challenges ahead.

Date: Thu, 1 Aug 2019

The Zone Committee has approved $73,000 – over three years – of Immediate Steps funding towards pest weed control in the Dobson and lower Hopkins Valleys.

Date: Wed, 31 Jul 2019

Ten biodiversity projects in the Selwyn Te Waihora zone have received a financial boost through Immediate Steps funding.

Date: Tue, 30 Jul 2019 by Arapata Reuben, Zone Committee Chair

The July meeting of the Christchurch West Melton Zone Committee was short and sharp as we moved swiftly through the agenda to enable the committee to focus on planning our...

Date: Mon, 29 Jul 2019

Environment Canterbury has approved several new projects for Otipua-Saltwater Creek, including an engineering study of its weir.

Date: Tue, 16 Jul 2019

Hurunui Waiau Zone Committee set the tone for the community engagement they wish to undertake concerning wetland protection and enhancement.

Date: Mon, 15 Jul 2019

Waimakariri zone committee member Cam Henderson about his learnings from his scholarship programme, investigate global agricultural practices around the world.