News & events

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: Thu, 5 Nov 2020

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

Date: Thu, 5 Nov 2020

An Ashburton dairy farmer who discharged sediment-laden water into an ecologically significant creek has been fined $35,000.

Date: Wed, 28 Oct 2020

More than 40 consent reviews for water takes near the Hakatere River have been granted, as new monitoring stations provide a clearer picture on availability.

Date: Fri, 16 Oct 2020

The annual water quality results for the lakes and rivers of the Upper Waitaki are now available.

Date: Wed, 23 Sep 2020

Six projects in the Upper Waitaki zone have been recommended for $95,000 of Immediate Steps funding supporting environmental values.