News & events

Date: Fri, 29 Jul 2022

New water monitoring equipment will provide some interesting insights into Te Puna-a-Taka/Lake Clearwater lake health.

Date: Mon, 25 Jul 2022

Read about the Ashburton Water Zone Committee's recent field trip to Hekeao Hinds.

Date: Thu, 14 Jul 2022

The Mid-Canterbury Catchment Collective (MCCC) has appointed a coordinator with funding from the Ashburton Water Zone Committee.

Date: Thu, 26 May 2022

Applications close 30 May: Learn about what a Canterbury water zone committee is and how they support projects in their zones.

Date: Tue, 19 Apr 2022

Some important work is happening underground at Te Puna-a-Taka / Lake Clearwater, to provide valuable insights into the health of the water.

Date: Tue, 25 Jan 2022

Heading to the Ashburton/Ōtuwharekai lakes this summer? Keep an eye out for warning buoys that signal important monitoring equipment is nearby.

Date: Mon, 13 Dec 2021

A recent field trip to Clareview’s regenerative farm system highlights the importance of pasture and how choosing the right mixture can improve soil health.

Date: Wed, 27 Oct 2021

A research project about historical land use in the Ashburton district builds a better picture of how land has been used in the past.

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/Ōtuwharekai 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 Ōtuwharekai lakes.