News & events

Date: Fri, 31 Jul 2020

COVID-relief funding for wilding pines projects is providing a lifeline by employing impacted workers in the hard-hit tourism industry.

Date: Fri, 24 Jul 2020

Need help with your winter grazing? Here are some tips for what you should be thinking about on farm mid-winter.

Date: Fri, 17 Jul 2020

Canterbury farmers without a land use consent to farm are being asked to check if they need consent, and if necessary, to apply now.

Date: Wed, 8 Jul 2020

All new planting plans need local and regional council approval, to make sure the land, plan and plants are suitable for planting.

Date: Fri, 3 Jul 2020

We have released new guidelines for Farm Environment Plan auditors regarding winter forage crop grazing and wet weather management.

Date: Fri, 3 Jul 2020

Pukeko, freshwater crayfish and eel are set to be protected in a new Kaikōura wetland.

Date: Wed, 1 Jul 2020

The Soil Conservation and Regeneration (SCAR) programme, which aims to support landowners with erosion-prone land, has completed its first year.

Date: Thu, 18 Jun 2020

We are supporting industry initiatives to ensure farmers follow good winter grazing practice and if needed, seek advice as early as possible.

Date: Fri, 5 Jun 2020

New aerial photography of the Ashburton, Banks Peninsula, Mackenzie and Timaru districts has been captured as part of a collection that dates back 100 years.

Date: Mon, 11 May 2020

Three new wilding pine projects in Canterbury and a $2M funding boost, will help tackle the problem and create 50 jobs for those hit by the fallout of COVID-19.

Date: Fri, 24 Apr 2020

Resource consent applications submitted by Fulton Hogan Limited to operate a new quarry ("Roydon Quarry") west of Templeton township have been granted.

Date: Thu, 12 Mar 2020

Wetlands with a high ecological value around Kaikōura are being identified as part of a push to protect and enhance them throughout the district.