Canterbury farmers are trialling hay bale grazing to cut winter mud, protect soil health, reduce nutrient loss, and improve animal welfare outcomes.
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Sign up for the latest newsGet your irrigation system ready for summer. Tips to boost efficiency, cut costs, protect water quality and meet your Farm Environment Plan audit.
From keeping nesting birds safe to reducing pest numbers, six initiatives protecting the Hurunui environment are receiving a funding boost.
Read Chair Craig Pauling's letter to the Minister for the Environment, requesting the government reviews the National Environmental Standards for Air Quality.
77% of Canterbury swim sites are safe this summer. Check LAWA for weekly updates, toxic algae alerts and long-term grades before diving in.
Council wrapped up the 2022/2025 term with lively debate, key decisions, and plans to bridge the gap until the new Council takes office in October.
Longstanding advocate of freshwater and mahinga kai, Karl Russell was presented with a Canterbury Regional Council Outstanding Contribution Award
We have reaffirmed our Tuia Agreement with Papatipu Rūnanga, strengthening mana whenua partnerships and collaboration for Waitaha Canterbury’s future.
Tarapirohe/black-fronted terns are benefitting from a united effort to protect them from predation in Waiau Toa.
A clear plan to communicate your property features and hazards this spring will ensure things run smoothly when the work's carried out.
Our data show nitrate concentrations in groundwater are increasing in much of Waitaha Canterbury. We’re taking action to reverse these trends.
A team searched for īnaka whitebait eggs in streams around Whakaraupō/Lyttelton Harbour. The results were promising and will help protect the at-risk species.