News & events

Date: Wed, 17 May 2023

Treasure trove of historical water data will show how agricultural changes over the last century have affected water quality.

Date: Mon, 15 May 2023

We have been given $2 million to support farmers with erosion-prone land across North Canterbury as part of our SCAR programme.

Date: Mon, 15 May 2023 by Kaikōura and Hurunui Waiau Uwha zone delivery lead Marco Cataloni

Grape marc is the solid waste left over from processing grapes into wine. Popular as stock feed and high in nutrients, consent is required to store it.

Date: Thu, 11 May 2023

We are pleased to announce that Oscar Bloom and Alice Docking have joined the Regional Leadership, Climate and Community Resilience Committee as youth members.

Date: Thu, 11 May 2023

More than 20 farmers attended a biodiversity and regulations workshop in Culverden, which was a chance for them to ask us questions one-to-one.

Date: Fri, 5 May 2023

Chef Al Brown joined our staff and the Wilding Free Mackenzie Trust for a volunteer day to remove wilding pines in the Mackenzie area.

Date: Fri, 5 May 2023

The Rakaia River berm is being transformed with native flood protection trees replacing pest plants in this ecologically significant area.

Date: Thu, 4 May 2023

We have signed a memorandum of understanding with the University of Canterbury to collaborate on projects that will benefit our environment.

Date: Fri, 28 Apr 2023

Since 2020, we have teamed up with local and central government agencies to improve wallaby detection and control methods.

Date: Fri, 28 Apr 2023

We are undertaking two flights in both the Waimakariri and Ashburton regions this year, supporting farmers with winter grazing preparation and execution.

Date: Fri, 28 Apr 2023

We have published two new reports into fish communities, documenting reductions in the abundance of several key species.

Date: Thu, 27 Apr 2023

We have four flood protection projects along the Waihī River in Geraldine, including targeted weeding, native planting, and a memorial site.