News & events

Date: Fri, 21 Mar 2025

The yacht that sunk on its mooring in Cass Bay, Whakaraupō earlier this week was successfully refloated on Thursday 20 March.

Date: Thu, 20 Mar 2025

Five projects, including one focused on protecting black-billed gulls, will benefit from Zone Committee Action Plan funding.

Date: Thu, 20 Mar 2025

Five environmental projects have received a funding boost from the Christchurch West Melton Water Zone Committee.

Date: Wed, 19 Mar 2025

We’re lucky to be home to some of the most beautiful lakes, Love Our Lakes celebrates the protection of freshwater across the Mackenzie and Waitaki regions.

Date: Thu, 13 Mar 2025

The Our Waitarakao strategy aims to restore the mauri (life force) of this special area, and it outlines the actions we can all take to help make that happen.

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

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

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: 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.