News & events

Date: Tue, 31 Jan 2023

Burning/burying farm plastics can cause ongoing issues, which is why its important to recycle farm plastic. Find out how to do this in Kaikōura

Date: Wed, 21 Dec 2022

If you’re heading off camping to the southern lakes and rivers, keep up-to-date with weather conditions, especially if you’re choosing a spot close to water.

Date: Thu, 10 Nov 2022

We have responded to multiple chemical spills at a site in Woolston, with help from other agencies.

Date: Fri, 14 Oct 2022

Rubbish dumping is a large and costly problem, so we’re asking people to do the right thing with their rubbish.

Date: Fri, 26 Aug 2022

Our Listed Land Use Register has won a second award for excellence in Contaminated Land Management.

Date: Thu, 18 Aug 2022

Stay up to date on our response to the Woolston scrap metal yard fire.

Date: Mon, 1 Aug 2022

A 40-foot vessel ran aground off the Kaikōura coast overnight Saturday 30 July.

Date: Tue, 10 May 2022

Agrecovery programmes provide a safe and sustainable way to dispose of old or unwanted chemicals.

Date: Thu, 14 Apr 2022

Stopbank works along the Mason and Waiau Uwha rivers have improved the level of flood protection to Waiau township.

Date: Thu, 17 Feb 2022

In the early hours of Sunday 30 January, oil spilt into the Cam / Ruataniwha River after a significant fire was extinguished in Kaiapoi.

Date: Wed, 10 Nov 2021

Kaikōura rivers officer, Mike Gilliver provides an update on flooding in Kaikōura, and how river works are funded.

Date: Thu, 10 Jun 2021

A significant oil spill in Timaru was quickly remediated thanks to a joint effort from local councils and businesses.