African love grass is a fast‑spreading pest threatening farms and biodiversity in Canterbury. Learn how to spot it and stop it spreading.
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Learn how SHMAK kits help Canterbury communities monitor stream health, following a workshop where native fish were unexpectedly discovered.
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Our biodiversity and biosecurity staff spent five days in February tackling invasive weeds, protecting the Upper Ōhau catchment.
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Biosecurity Advisory Group applications open in Waitaha Canterbury. Apply by 30 March to help shape pest management and protect our region’s biodiversity.
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Two summer interns have helped strengthen long‑standing partnerships and advance key biodiversity projects.
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You have a chance to win $100 by taking part in the Great Willowherb Hunt, running until 28 February.
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Years of wilding pine removal at Craigieburn helped limit wildfire damage in 2024. Learn how removing wilding pines early can reduce fire risk.
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Meet the marine robot revolutionising marine pest control in Lyttelton Harbour—safer, smarter biosecurity to protect Aotearoa’s marine ecosystems.
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Freshwater pests can ruin valuable ecosystems. Check, Clean, Dry to prevent pest invasions in our local waterways.
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A 43ha Blythe Valley site is protected to help native birds and waterways. Learn more about this restoration and what it means for the catchment.
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Takapō Regional Park’s native plants are thriving, replacing pest trees and restoring biodiversity through careful planning and partnership with mana whenua.
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We're doing a controlled spray of willows in the Ahuriri catchment this summer as part of efforts to improve the health of waterways feeding into Lake Benmore.