News & events

Date: Wed, 20 Oct 2021

The Ashburton Water Zone Committee welcomes Adi Avnit, Clare Buchanan and Sidinei Teixera.

Date: Fri, 1 Oct 2021 by Jenny Hughey, Chair, Environment Canterbury

The Ashburton Lakes/Ō Tū Wharekai are in danger of flipping due to an increase in nutrients in the water.

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: Wed, 28 Jul 2021

A new report has found that significant reductions in nutrient loads will be required to preserve water quality in the Ashburton/Ō Tū Wharekai lakes.

Date: Thu, 17 Jun 2021

Regional Land Transport Plan 2021-31 seeks resilience to extreme events and fewer emissions.

Date: Thu, 10 Jun 2021

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

Date: Wed, 5 May 2021

Help protect the precious wai of our region by applying to join your local water zone committee. Applications close Monday 10 May.

Date: Fri, 23 Apr 2021 by William Thomas, Chair, Ashburton Water Zone Committee

Ashburton Water Zone Committee Chair William Thomas talks about the Mayfield Hinds Valetta consent renewal and our need to empathise with others.

Date: Thu, 22 Apr 2021

Wai We Care: Read about what a zone committee is, and some of the environmental projects they get involved with.

Date: Thu, 22 Apr 2021

Harrison Spraying Services Limited has been fined $120,000 after contaminating a water race which subsequently killed hundreds of fish.

Date: Fri, 26 Mar 2021

Community, industry and regional government are working together to restore native biodiversity values to a stream in the Ashburton region.

Date: Mon, 8 Mar 2021 by William Thomas, Chair, Ashburton Water Zone Committee

Ashburton Water Zone Committee Chair William Thomas talks about his visit to Lake Clearwater and the challenge of preserving our high-country environment.