News & events

Date: Thu, 13 Jun 2019 by Hurunui Waiau Water Zone Committee Deputy Chair Ken Hughey

Hurunui Waiau Water Zone Committee Deputy Chair Ken Hughey* reflects on what it means to participate in water resource management.

Date: Tue, 11 Jun 2019

The culmination of years of work marked the successful construction of a ground-breaking Canterbury mudfish (kōwaro) protection project.

Date: Wed, 5 Jun 2019

The Hurunui Youth Conservation Site was officially opened on Sunday 26 May with a fun day out, “Vision and Pines”.

Date: Tue, 4 Jun 2019

The Waihinaunui stream has received ongoing assistance from Whitby Place resident Roger Dempsey, who has taken it upon himself to beautify the urban stream.

Date: Fri, 31 May 2019

Biosecurity Advisory Groups will be established to assist in effectively managing plant and animal pests across the region.

Date: Mon, 27 May 2019

The Upper Waitaki Water Zone Committee recently held a meeting at Lake Middleton and discovered its value for recreation and biodiversity.

Date: Mon, 27 May 2019

With help of the conservation dog, Wink, local authorities have recently sniffed out and removed patches of the pest plant spartina from Canterbury waterways.

Date: Mon, 27 May 2019 by Hurunui Waiau Zone Committee Deputy Chair Dr Ken Hughey

There is much community interest in southern black-backed gull culls, why they are done and whether they are safe.

Date: Mon, 20 May 2019

“Vision and Pines”, a music festival to be held at Balmoral Reserve camping ground, will start a conservation project led by Hurunui young people.

Date: Mon, 20 May 2019 by John Faulkner, Chair, Hurunui Waiau Zone Committee

An update from Hurunui Zone Committee chair on the notified Plan Change 1 to the HWRRP and the Zone Committee's future focus.

Date: Thu, 16 May 2019

The Council concluded deliberations on the Annual Plan 2019-20, Fees & Charges Policy, Revenue & Financing Policy, and rates for the coming financial year.

Date: Thu, 9 May 2019

Jen Coombes talks about successful actions from volunteering.