News & events

Date: Tue, 31 Jan 2023

A project taking a deep dive into understanding the seabed and marine ecosystems around Te Pātaka o Rākaihautū/Banks Peninsula is underway.

Date: Wed, 25 Jan 2023

Participate in a Bioblitz, a citizen-science effort to record as many species within the area within the day. Everyone is welcome to attend!

Date: Fri, 20 Jan 2023

The coastline from Waiau-toa/Clarence River to Waimate has been captured in 3D by LiDAR (light detection and ranging) via Land Information New Zealand.

Date: Tue, 20 Dec 2022

Read the latest from Waimakariri Water Zone Committee chair Michael Blackwell.

Date: Fri, 9 Dec 2022

When there's a nor-wester, our alpine rivers can flood without warning, even on sunny days.

Date: Thu, 1 Dec 2022

A mana whenua-led project involving the construction of a wetland near Ngāti Moki Marae has taken a significant step forward.

Date: Mon, 28 Nov 2022

Read A Minute with Marco - Kaikōura zone delivery lead Marco Cataloni’s new monthly column.

Date: Thu, 17 Nov 2022

Whatever your level of experience, it's important to Prep (your vessel), Check (your gear), and Know (the rules and forecast) before you get on the water.

Date: Wed, 28 Sep 2022

Alliance Smithfield meat plant has been sentenced to pay $57,000 for unlawfully discharging a contaminant near Waitarakao Washdyke Lagoon.

Date: Mon, 15 Aug 2022

Whitebait season is underway, be across the new regulations and be aware of common mistakes.

Date: Mon, 1 Aug 2022

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

Date: Wed, 13 Jul 2022

Scientists are working to re-establish submerged vegetation that once dominated Te Waihora/Lake Ellesmere.