News & events

Date: Thu, 22 Aug 2019

A 42-hectare remnant of the native forest in Banks Peninsula has been protected and will continue to support native wildlife thanks to a farmer-led effort.

Date: Thu, 1 Aug 2019

The Waimakariri Water Zone Committee is delighted to welcome two new community members to the committee, Ms. Wendy Main and Ms. Erin Harvie.

Date: Tue, 30 Jul 2019 by Arapata Reuben, Zone Committee Chair

The July meeting of the Christchurch West Melton Zone Committee was short and sharp as we moved swiftly through the agenda to enable the committee to focus on planning our...

Date: Tue, 16 Jul 2019

Hurunui Waiau Zone Committee set the tone for the community engagement they wish to undertake concerning wetland protection and enhancement.

Date: Thu, 4 Jul 2019

Environment Canterbury received a new legal claim from Forest and Bird relating to water zone committees.

Date: Mon, 24 Jun 2019

Third generation Cust farmer Roscoe Taggart believes that continuous innovation is vital for sustainable arable farming.

Date: Wed, 19 Jun 2019

Work has begun on a restoration project with 15 Fernside landowners joining forces to improve the water quality of the stream.

Date: Tue, 4 Jun 2019 by Arapata Reuben, Zone Committee Chair

A word from Arapata Reuben, Christchurch West Melton Chair, on the success of lasts months field trip, the Storminator™ project and sustainable farming methods.

Date: Thu, 30 May 2019

John Cooke joined the Waimakariri Zone Committee as a Ngāi Tūāhuriri representative to improve the quality of local waterways and protect mahinga kai.

Date: Mon, 27 May 2019

The Upper Waitaki Water Zone Committee recently held a meeting at Lake Middleton and discovered its value for recreation and biodiversity.

Date: Mon, 20 May 2019

“Vision and Pines”, a music festival to be held at Balmoral Reserve camping ground, will start a conservation project led by Hurunui young people.

Date: Mon, 20 May 2019 by John Faulkner, Chair, Hurunui Waiau Zone Committee

An update from Hurunui Zone Committee chair on the notified Plan Change 1 to the HWRRP and the Zone Committee's future focus.