A 43ha Blythe Valley site is protected to help native birds and waterways. Learn more about this restoration and what it means for the catchment.
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Bus network upgrades progress with inclusion in Te Waihanga’s draft National Infrastructure Plan, strengthening confidence in future public transport.
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Crate Day is one of the most vulnerable times of the year for some of the world's most rarest birds - and they're nesting right under our feet.
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Are you aged 14 to 24 and enthusiastic about protecting the environment? Join our Youth Rōpū - applications close 14 December.
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Today's rates capping announcement needs to be understood alongside the challenges and changes proposed for local government.
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RIF funding supported new flood resilience work in Waitaha, upgrading stopbanks and flood defences to protect homes, infrastructure and communities.
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Takapō Regional Park’s native plants are thriving, replacing pest trees and restoring biodiversity through careful planning and partnership with mana whenua.
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From 1 December, small animals will be allowed on buses in Greater Christchurch, so long as they are properly caged and muzzled (if necessary).
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Catch crop trials in Upper Waitaki can reduce nitrogen losses, boost winter feed, and support sustainable farming. Learn how to apply them on your farm.
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We're doing a controlled spray of willows in the Ahuriri catchment this summer as part of efforts to improve the health of waterways feeding into Lake Benmore.
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At 5pm today, the Government released detailed proposals to fundamentally reshape regional government across New Zealand.
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Council made key leadership and committee appointments, adopted reports, and set meeting dates at its second-to-last meeting of 2025.