The Selwyn Waihora Water Zone Committee is supporting several projects to help improve local water quality and biodiversity this year.
News & events
Ministry for Environment’s approved funding for St Andrews Beach landfill clean up.
Read about the successful project reestablishing and protecting the native forest in the Avoca Valley.
In 2022/23, we delivered 20 environmental projects, collaborating with communities, landowners and rūnanga for habitat protection and regional initiatives.
Flood protection and enhancing biodiversity is at the heart of a three-year work programme we've been carrying out alongside Waitaha rivers.
We have awarded a further $50,000 to help fund the work of the Hurunui Waiau Braided River Birds Flagship Programme through its Zone Committee Action Fund.
Environment Canterbury announces its plan to purchase 12 new electric buses, thanks to funding from Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency.
$1.67 million has been allocated to vital protection and restoration initiatives for the 2024 financial year.
Chair, Glen Smith, outlines key areas of work the OTOP Water Zone Committee is supporting.
Waimakariri Water Zone Committee Chair Carolyne Latham gives an update from the zone, including some new projects in the works.
Two new concessions will be introduced on 1 July, making public transport cheaper for locals.
Alongside the Waimakariri Water Zone Committee, we are supporting three new projects in the district and a set of environmental awards.