News & events

Date: Fri, 3 Feb 2023

Work is underway to ensure the highway between Twizel and Ōmārama stays beautiful and rubbish is removed from unsightly borrow pits.

Date: Wed, 1 Feb 2023

Be in to win a sustainable picnic prize as part of the Love Our Lakes campaign in the Waitaki lakes.

Date: Wed, 21 Dec 2022

If you’re heading off camping to the southern lakes and rivers, keep up-to-date with weather conditions, especially if you’re choosing a spot close to water.

Date: Tue, 20 Dec 2022

The water zone committee has been updated on the water quality of Waitaki lakes.

Date: Thu, 15 Dec 2022

Love our Lakes this summer by reducing rubbish that may end up in the water. Why not pack a waste-free picnic? It’s easier than you think!

Date: Thu, 17 Nov 2022

Residents in Lake Ōhau village have grown native seedlings as part of the area’s regeneration project in the wake of the devastating wildfire in 2020.

Date: Sat, 8 Oct 2022

Join us on Saturday 15 October in Twizel to clear the area of wilding pines and enjoy a free BBQ.

Date: Fri, 30 Sep 2022

Several tracks between the townships of Twizel and Tekapo are damaged following severe weather throughout July and August.

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: Mon, 22 Aug 2022

New monitoring equipment will provide useful insights into the health of Lake Benmore.

Date: Fri, 12 Aug 2022

If you live in the Twizel area, register your interest by 19 August to remove wilding conifers from your property.

Date: Thu, 11 Aug 2022

The Upper Waitaki Water Zone Committee has supported local projects through their action plan budget.