News & events

Date: Wed, 12 Mar 2025

An algal bloom, Karenia longicanalis, is found in Camp Bay. It can be harmful to fish but isn't toxic to humans. MPI issued no warning. Monitoring continues.

Date: Wed, 12 Mar 2025

At the heart of the Mackenzie Basin, a nesting colony of a famous bird indicates how community action and nature can respond when we care for our lakes.

Date: Thu, 6 Mar 2025

A new report has been released comparing the performance and outputs of regional councils and unitary authorities in their compliance role.

Date: Thu, 6 Mar 2025

WELRA volunteers have been putting in the hard work to win the war on pines in Waimakariri.

Date: Thu, 6 Mar 2025

Thanks to an Ōrāri Temuka Ōpihi Pareora Water Zone Committee recommendation, a local group is taking action to revive Strathconan Stream.

Date: Mon, 3 Mar 2025 by Kaikōura Water Zone Committee chair Ted Howard

Kaikōura Water Zone Committee chair Ted Howard discusses a new series of Kaikōura maps that will offer valuable insights for the community.

Date: Fri, 28 Feb 2025

Metro’s Route 7 Halswell-Queenspark service is set to become even more convenient, thanks to an increase in frequency.

Date: Fri, 28 Feb 2025

A new report is giving us a better understanding of how much water is being used in Canterbury.

Date: Thu, 27 Feb 2025

Read about some of the decisions made at the February 26 Council meeting.

Date: Wed, 26 Feb 2025

Plan Change 7 and the Canterbury Land and Water Regional Plan are fully operative from 10 March 2025.

Date: Wed, 26 Feb 2025

During the summer and early autumn, it becomes a lot easier to identify pest plants that can lay incognito for much of the year.

Date: Tue, 25 Feb 2025

The Local Government Commission has supported our decision to largely retain the current representation arrangement.