News & events

Date: Fri, 23 Sep 2022

Landslips have closed an access track along the Pūkaki - Tākapo river.

Date: Fri, 2 Sep 2022

Flows in the lower Waitaki River are expected to run significantly higher than normal while spill flows from the storage lakes are released.

Date: Wed, 15 Jun 2022

A collaborative effort between local and Central Government is helping to protect the awa Rangitata from the debris of an eroding landfill.

Date: Fri, 27 May 2022

On 30 May 2021, a region-wide state of emergency was declared in Waitaha/Canterbury following days of sustained, heavy rainfall that caused extensive flooding.

Date: Thu, 21 Apr 2022 by Jenny Hughey

It's time for central government to share the financial load of flood protection work.

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: Mon, 11 Apr 2022

Banks Peninsula landowners are welcoming swift funding relief to help restore biodiversity around their damaged properties.

Date: Wed, 6 Apr 2022

A newly released report calls for national leadership and urgent action to meet climate change-induced flood hazard risks.

Date: Mon, 9 Aug 2021 by William Thomas, Chair, Ashburton Water Zone Committee

Ashburton Water Zone Committee Chair William Thomas talks about the Committee's three-year action plan and welcomes new members.

Date: Thu, 10 Jun 2021

Find the latest updates on rainfall, river flow and key roading updates across the region.

Date: Wed, 9 Jun 2021

Meters and monitoring show just how much impact the recent rainfall had on our rivers and groundwater.

Date: Fri, 28 May 2021

Works are starting on the Waiau Uwha River to protect Waiau township from flooding.