Shift from easterly winds signals a hot, dry season ahead. Get ready for tough farming conditions with high temperatures and water scarcity due to El Niño.
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We've planted close to 50,000 willows across South Canterbury rivers, increasing safety and resilience for our river communities in the face of climate change.
Flood protection and enhancing biodiversity is at the heart of a three-year work programme we've been carrying out alongside Waitaha rivers.
No matter what you’re doing in or around our rivers this summer season, be aware of weather forecasts and, if in doubt, keep out.
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Funding from MfE is supporting investigation and feasibility work for natural solutions to flood protection but permanent co-investment is still needed.
We’re in the process of upgrading our river water monitoring network regionwide so it can withstand a one in 200-year flooding event.
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Chair Peter Scott shares his disappointment over the Government's decision to not fund a flood prevention plan.
The Rakaia River berm is being transformed with native flood protection trees replacing pest plants in this ecologically significant area.
We have four flood protection projects along the Waihī River in Geraldine, including targeted weeding, native planting, and a memorial site.
Our Flood Protection Recovery Manager Shaun McCracken says we need to rethink our relationship with rivers.