News & events

Date: Wed, 12 Jun 2024

Dogs are being added to the toolkit for protecting braided river bird habitat.

Date: Wed, 5 Jun 2024

A native wetland planting project supported by the Upper Waitaki Water Zone Committee is flourishing.

Date: Wed, 29 May 2024

Learn more about biological control using living organisms to manage pests.

Date: Wed, 29 May 2024

Our biosecurity officers have been busy supporting biosecurity projects in other parts of the country.

Date: Mon, 20 May 2024

A new community-driven initiative has received the backing of the local water zone committee to tackle the growing threat of invasive willows along Waihao River

Date: Thu, 16 May 2024

Tārerekautuku Yarrs Lagoon is being used as a living laboratory by Lincoln High School students.

Date: Thu, 18 Apr 2024

Our Councillors visited Kaikōura to see ongoing biosecurity and biodiversity mahi first-hand.

Date: Mon, 11 Mar 2024 by Kōrero nā te awa Rakitata – Stories from the Rangitata River

Taking a collaborative approach to weed management is ensuring the best outcome for the Rangitata River.

Date: Wed, 6 Mar 2024

Our biodiversity advisor Jason Butt has been rafting the Waiau Toa Clarence River to help identify and map weeds.

Date: Fri, 8 Dec 2023 by Kōrero nā te awa Rakitata – Stories from the Rangitata River

Over the last 30 years, the Upper Rangitata Gorge Landcare Group have made great strides in controlling pest plants and animals in the iconic Rangitata River.

Date: Thu, 23 Nov 2023

Lyttelton and Diamond Harbour Primary School have collaborated to enhance a site on Te Pataka o Rakaihautū/Banks Peninsula.

Date: Thu, 26 Oct 2023

A community trapping project in Ashburton will help protect native bird species.