Our annual water quality for contact recreation report is now available, assessing 100 popular swimming spots in Waitaha/Canterbury.
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Members of our Youth Rōpū held a successful planting event in the Waimakariri River Regional Park to celebrate Conservation Week.
From September 2023 until February 2024 we're conducting a Karoro/Southern black-backed gull control operation, at the Ashley River/Rakahuri.
Funding from MfE is supporting investigation and feasibility work for natural solutions to flood protection but permanent co-investment is still needed.
The construction of a new fence designed to keep wallabies out of the Mackenzie Basin is advancing well.
Collaborating with Te Rūnanga o Kaikōura to enhance Hurunui River berm, improving flood protection, climate resilience, and restoring native habitat.
During June and July 2023, the Timaru community got involved in Our Waitarakao – a joint project to plan for a healthier future for the lagoon and catchment.
For Clean Air Day we are highlighting the large number of expired wood burners in Waitaha/Canterbury, and the help available for homeowners to upgrade.
Find out about Ko te Whakahaumanu o te Rakitata Awa – the Rakitata River revival programme.
The Minister is 'calling in' resource consent applications for the proposed waste to energy plant in Waimate.
Find out more about Plan Change 7 to the Land & Water Regional Plan (LWRP) and Plan Change 2 to the Waimakariri River Regional Plan and how it may affect you.