News & events

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.

Date: Thu, 4 Mar 2021

With the fire risk in Canterbury remaining high, the Lake Pukaki and Lake Ōhau fires in 2020 remind us of the devastation that wildfires can cause.

Date: Thu, 25 Feb 2021

The Council has approved the draft Long-Term Plan 2021-31 for public consultation, with both consultation options proposing a rates rise.

Date: Thu, 25 Feb 2021

The Orari Temuka Opihi Pareora Water Zone Committee recommended $14,000 of biodiversity funding be used to protect ancient Māori rock art.

Date: Thu, 25 Feb 2021

We undertook a pilot project to gather better information and data about dust levels in the McLeans Island area.

Date: Wed, 24 Feb 2021

The Upper Waitaki Water Zone Committee recommended $5000 of biodiversity funding be used to achieve the Lake Alexandrina Conservation Trust's planting goals.

Date: Wed, 9 Dec 2020 by Zone Committee Chair Bruce Murphy

Lower Waitaki South Coastal Canterbury Water Zone Committee chair Bruce Murphy reflects on the year that was and talks about challenges along the way.

Date: Mon, 7 Dec 2020

You can help keep your family and pets safe this summer and find good spots to swim thanks to the LAWA ‘Can I Swim Here' programme.

Date: Fri, 4 Dec 2020

Environment Canterbury Chair Jenny Hughey has welcomed the Government’s declaration of a climate emergency.

Date: Fri, 27 Nov 2020

Improving water quality at Waitarakao Washdyke Lagoon is the aim of a pollution prevention programme with local industrial businesses.

Date: Tue, 10 Nov 2020

Farmer-led events are slowly shifting perceptions about wetlands in the Upper and Lower Waitaki zones.

Date: Thu, 5 Nov 2020

Our advice on managing the clean up of the Ōhau Village fire, to minimise environmental impacts.