News & events

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.

Date: Wed, 26 Jul 2023

A collaborative project has enabled a free cat desexing service to help protect our native bird life.

Date: Fri, 30 Jun 2023

Alongside the Waimakariri Water Zone Committee, we are supporting three new projects in the district and a set of environmental awards.

Date: Tue, 6 Jun 2023

A four-year project in Rakaia Gorge will help protect native biodiversity from weed infestation, with impressive progress made already in the first year.