News & events

Date: Fri, 22 Sep 2023

On Friday 1 September, we responded to a discharge to a waterway, Saltwater Creek, North Canterbury. Read the latest update.

Date: Thu, 21 Sep 2023

$1.67 million has been allocated to vital protection and restoration initiatives for the 2024 financial year.

Date: Thu, 21 Sep 2023

Join our public meeting on 27 September, to tackle the Pig's Ear invasion in Akaroa and the bays.

Date: Wed, 6 Sep 2023

For Clean Air Day we are highlighting the large number of expired wood burners in Waitaha/Canterbury, and the help available for homeowners to upgrade.

Date: Wed, 6 Sep 2023

Play your part to revive the Rakitata (Rangitata) River by providing feedback on the draft river revival strategy. Consultation is open until Monday 2 October.

Date: Wed, 6 Sep 2023

The Minister is 'calling in' resource consent applications for the proposed waste to energy plant in Waimate.

Date: Thu, 31 Aug 2023 by Glen Smith, Ōrāri Temuka Ōpihi Pareora (OTOP) Water Zone Committee chair

Chair, Glen Smith, outlines key areas of work the OTOP Water Zone Committee is supporting.

Date: Tue, 15 Aug 2023

Get to know our four new Ashburton staff members.

Date: Thu, 10 Aug 2023

Did you know that most stormwater drains lead directly into waterways? Find out how you can help to keep our rivers and streams clean.

Date: Wed, 9 Aug 2023

We have released two new reports showing that we need to improve land management to achieve the water quality improvements the community is seeking.

Date: Thu, 3 Aug 2023

We saw positive results during mid-season monitoring flights in July for winter grazing over Waimakariri and Ashburton regions.

Date: Wed, 2 Aug 2023

The Christchurch West Melton Water Management Zone Committee is looking for businesses to recognise for their good stormwater management practices.