News & events

Date: Thu, 8 Jun 2023

A community hangi at Ōmarama was a chance for people to enjoy delicious kai and chat to local water zone committee members.

Date: Fri, 2 Jun 2023

A restoration project, including willow removal, predator control, and fencing, will eventually transform a stretch of the upper Ōpihi River.

Date: Mon, 29 May 2023

A plan is being made to restore the health of Waitarakao Washdyke Lagoon, and we want the community's input.

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, 24 Apr 2023

We have responded to claims by Greenpeace about nitrate concentrations in and around Ashburton.

Date: Mon, 24 Apr 2023

Warnings have been lifted following a liquid waste material discharge incident at Blenheim Road.

Date: Wed, 12 Apr 2023

A new national report looking at the state of our freshwater will be a key tool that informs plans to protect Canterbury’s rivers, lakes and aquifers.

Date: Tue, 7 Mar 2023

The Waimakariri Water Zone Committee has three new women joining its ranks as chair, deputy, and youth representative.

Date: Fri, 3 Mar 2023

Lots of great conversations about water quality were had at a recent pop-up day at Te Puna-a-Taka/Lake Clearwater.

Date: Tue, 31 Jan 2023

A project taking a deep dive into understanding the seabed and marine ecosystems around Te Pātaka o Rākaihautū/Banks Peninsula is underway.

Date: Thu, 12 Jan 2023

Long-term grades for Corsair Bay, Diamond Harbour Beach, Rāpaki Bay, Purau Bay changed to poor prior to this summer. Find out more about water monitoring

Date: Tue, 20 Dec 2022

The water zone committee has been updated on the water quality of Waitaki lakes.